Make a creamy tomato face mask with yogurt to soothe and calm your acne! When I was a kid, I loved eating tomatoes! They tasted especially delicious when sprinkled with a generous amount of salt. Then someone went ahead and told me that eating too many tomatoes would give me terrible stomach ulcers and that just put a stop to my tomato slurping bliss. *sigh* Anyway did you know that eating tomatoes – rich in lycopene, vitamins and other nutrients promotes youthful glowing skin? Yes it’s true! Once known as the ‘poor man’s apple’, tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that will fight off free radicals that Continue Reading
Watermelon and Yogurt Face Mask for Acne
Find out how to make a yogurt watermelon face mask for acne in the post below! Watermelon is not just a huge fruit filled with water and natural sugars – it also contains a host of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids which are the building blocks of collagen! It is rich in moisture that cleanses & hydrates oily acne prone skin. Coupled with the anti-bacterial yogurt, this yogurt and watermelon face mask for acne helps fight off acne causing germs as well as remove dirt & grime stuck deep within the pores. The cooling properties of these two ingredients soothes and calms acne Continue Reading
DIY Pineapple Face Mask for a Natural Chemical Peel
What do you do when your skin feels dull and lifeless and is screaming for a facial spa treatment? You buy a pineapple! Rich in many active enzymes and fruit acids, pineapples have one special enzyme that is unique to them, and that’s bromelain. This enzyme will literally eat through the dead cells that are dulling your complexion and reveal fresher, newer skin. Pineapples are so amazing when applied on your skin as they act as an all in one skin exfoliator, hydrator and natural chemical peel. Any time I buy pineapples, I’m always sure to rub some of its puree on my face. Even when I juice up my pineapples, I Continue Reading
Homemade Oatmeal and Honey Face Mask for Acne
Your quick-fix for a nourishing breakfast could actually be the perfect face mask for clearing acne! No doubt most of us love oatmeal and honey for breakfast. I often make a piping hot bowl of this creamy goodness when I need a sweet and filling snack. But now it's time to do whip up a great oatmeal and honey face mask for acne and related acne problems like scarring, blemishes and oiliness. Oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant, which can exfoliate even the most super sensitive skin without aggravating acne. Honey is the golden miracle used in almost every homemade face mask. It's got anti-inflammatory and anti Continue Reading
Easy DIY: Avocado Face Mask for Acne
Got a face full of acne? You're not alone! There were many points in my life where I had painful, red & swollen acne on my cheeks and forehead. Of course this was during the time when I hadn't yet thrown out refined white sugar and processed foods - even though I was already getting into nutritious face masks and natural beauty remedies. This is why I firmly believe that to get rid of any sort of acne or skin issues, changing your dietary habits is a key element. But that's a post for another day! One particular night I felt really frustrated looking at the red zits, which were fixed deep inside my cheeks. Continue Reading