Find out how to rid your face of its problems

Find out how to rid your face of its problems

There are many problem face masks that you can try out to get rid of all those ‘problems’ on your face. If you have blemishes on your face, honey alone is great in removing these blemishes. You just have to apply natural honey on your face and gently massage it all over your face for about ten minutes. You then wash your face with cold water. Do this once a week or fortnight, according to the severity of your case. You are sure to find some changes, for the better, over a period of time.

The reason honey is effective in removing blemishes is that it has a high acid content in it. It is much better than the alpha hydroxyl face masks, and is safe for use in sensitive skin. If you have enlarged pores on your face, try out a face mask of lemon and orange juice.

Mix both the juices and apply on the face while giving upward and outward strokes. Leave it on for ten minutes and then wash. This is a face mask that is best for oily skin and in the long run, is also good in improving the condition of the large pores. Even try out ice of plain water for enlarged pores. Massage the face using ice for about ten minutes and you find that the pores get tightened and the pores look less visible.

If you have a problem of under eye dark circles, there is a problem face mask that improves the condition. You will need cucumber juice or tea bags or some mint leaves. You have to take some cotton pads and soak it in cucumber juice or tea bags that were soaked in iced water. Then apply these cotton pads on your eyes. You could also try crushing mint leaves and applying them on your eyes for under eye circles and relief from stress. This is a great face mask that has a cooling effect and is very relaxing to you.

How to improve the look of your skin with a relaxing face mask

How to improve the look of your skin with a relaxing face mask

You will find that your skin looks and feels much better after using the relaxing sort of face mask. In addition to this, the skin tends to rejuvenate and get well toned. This makes it all the more reason to use a face mask. With regular use of face masks, you find an improvement in your skin tone and color, and with your regular use of face masks you find that it helps in the prevention of signs of aging. This in turn leads to a permanent foothold on your skin.

Different ingredients in the different commercial face masks play different roles in the rejuvenation of the facial skin. It has been proven that horse chestnut extract plays an important part in counteracting the filtration of veins and capillary. This makes it possible to prevent the veins leaking in the body tissue. Horse chestnut extract is also useful in improving the formation of collagen and also acts as an anti-inflammatory compound. The centella extract is also effective in improving circulation where it improves the supply of blood to the connective tissue and cures major skin problems. It also helps prevent aging, which in the process, helps in the revitalization of the skin.

The multiple benefits of a rejuvenating face mask

The multiple benefits of a rejuvenating face mask

A face mask is very effective in rejuvenating the skin and making it look much more relaxed and better. Many people follow a regular regime of using face masks once or twice a month. Then of course, a face mask is also used as preparation for a special event with the intention of bolstering the way the skin looks. With this physical improvement in your looks, you find that your confidence tends to improve.

It is possible improve the facial texture while finding a means of minimizing the pore size with regular and periodical use of face masks. Remember that this is possible only if and when face masks are used on a regular basis. Of course, using a face mask for the first time will definitely make the skin look better. However if you intend to refine the skin texture, it can and has to be done with the patient and continual use of face masks.

Tips to make your skin look young

Tips to make your skin look young

This is a great face mask that works well for maturing skin as sugar, its main ingredient, is a natural exfoliant. In fact, it is the sugar that softens the lines of the skin that tends to form on the skin with aging. This is a very easy to make face mask, that can be whipped up in a jiffy.

All you need are three tablespoons of sugar and four tablespoons of warm water. You just have to dissolve the sugar in water, making sure that all the granules are dissolved. Otherwise the skin may end up torn. Then apply the mixture to the face, and gently massage on the skin. Rinse and feel much better and younger.

Anti aging masks to get rid of wrinkled skin

Anti aging masks to get rid of wrinkled skin

Aging is a natural process in a human being. Though it is not possible to stop the process of aging, it is possible to improve the skin condition, especially of the face using anti aging face masks. The oatmeal mask is a great anti aging face mask that should be used every alternate day. To make this face mask, you have to mix two tablespoons of oatmeal with half cup of milk and then cook till it becomes soft. Then you have to add two tablespoons of olive oil, which has to be beat together. Allow this mixture to cool and then spread it over the face and neck. Leave it on the face for about twenty five minutes and then rise with lukewarm water. You are sure to find your face look rejuvenated and younger after using this face mask a few times.
A great anti aging face mask can be prepared using the white of an egg and honey. You have to first beat the white of an egg with honey and then apply this on your face. However make sure that you don’t get too close to the eyes. With this anti aging face mask, you get to keep your skin soft and moisturized and in the process, prevent wrinkles.

After whichever face mask you use, you have to use a toner to bring out added beauty in you and to tone up the skin. There are many toners in the market you can buy, and perhaps even make a skin toner at home. A good toner for oily skin is a teaspoon of vinegar and two tablespoons water. This tones the face to make it look fresh and supple.

How to beat the heat with a face mask

How to beat the heat with a face mask

Summer is a season that gets on everyone’s nerves. This is because no matter where you go, it is only the summer heat that zaps you and your skin of moisture. It is the people in the arid climates that suffer the most. So why not try to beat the heat using this cucumber and honey face mask.

The cucumber is mostly water, but in addition to it, it also has vitamins C and A and the mineral silica that is important for the building of connective tissue. And honey is a humectant that promotes water retention which gives this face mask the powerful hydrating punch that you need for your parched skin.

You need a peeled and seeded cucumber and some organic honey. The cucumber has to be pureed and blended till smooth with a few drops of filtered water till the mixture is smooth. The extra juice has to be strained for a minute, and then transferred to a bowl to be mixed with a spoonful of honey. This mixture has to be refrigerated for about ten minutes and then applied to a clean face and neck. Then just plop down on a chair, place thin cucumber slices on your eyes and think of something cool for 15 minutes. Then rinse and follow with a moisturizer.

How to use strawberries to rejuvenate your face

How to use strawberries to rejuvenate your face

A strawberry face mask is very soothing and provides the right punch to whisk away dirt and dead skin while delivering botanicals that soften the skin. You need a cup of strawberries, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, an egg, a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of plain yoghurt and ¼ cup of almonds to make this face mask.

All these ingredients have to be combined using a blender or food processor and then gently massaged to the face and neck. This face mask has to be left on for 3 minutes and then rinsed with tepid water. Follow it with a splash of cool water and use your favorite moisturizer to get the best effects of the face mask.

The next fruit you can use to rescue your dull and congested skin is the wonder fruit, the pineapple. The pineapple has the enzyme called bromelain that is very effective in lifting dead skin cells and debris from your face. So you can try this face mask, when you find that your skin looks dull and just seems to lack its luster.

You just need ½ cup of fresh pineapple chunks and three tablespoons of cold pressed, virgin olive oil. These ingredients have to be blended till smooth and then applied in a thin layer to the face. You then lay back, relax for five to ten minutes and wash off the face mask. You will really wait for the second opportunity to use the face mask.

How to get rid of a ‘muddy complexion’:

How to get rid of a ‘muddy complexion’:

The benefit of using mineral rich mud in a face mask is that it helps in drawing impurities from the skin, while feeding it with nutrients. Moreover, it tends to leave the skin looking refreshed and luminous on removing the face mask. It is not difficult to get the powdered mud or clay for this recipe as it is available in your local health food store.

You need ¾ cup of powdered green or bentonite mud or clay, ¾ cup of non-carbonated mineral water and 2 tablespoons of powdered seaweed, which is an optional ingredient. All the ingredients have to be mixed till you have a paste and then you apply the face mask and relax, for about 20 minutes. Then rinse with warm water to follow with a toner or witch hazel that tends to remove all remnants and acts as a moisturizer for your skin type.

How to make a face mask for sensitive skin

How to make a face mask for sensitive skin

This yoghurt face mask is very good for sensitive skin that tends to sunburn, chap or irritate easily. All you need is a cup of natural yoghurt, just taken out from the fridge and ½ cup of oatmeal. The ingredients have to be mixed together, and then applied on be left on for 15 minutes. You then have to wash off the mask using a warm wash cloth.

If you find that you don’t have yoghurt in the house, don’t fret. Substitute it with Pepto-Bismol as the agents here that soothe your stomach are also effective in soothing your face. In addition to being useful for sensitive skin, with some alterations, this face mask can be used for other skin types.

If you have oily skin, just add a few drops of lemon or lime juice to the mixture and apply. And if you have dry skin, add a couple of tablespoons of honey and apply on the face. You will feel really rejuvenated after using this face mask.