Marie_M
February 19th, 2008, 02:25 AM
I have become so sick and tired of the cost of beauty products and the fact that most don't work. Also, I have been wanting to use more homemade/natural products, so I thought it might be interesting to share some unusual beauty tips/rituals we have, so others can try them out.
I'll start with three that I've recently added to my skincare regimen:
1. I have been using brown sugar mixed with water as my scrub. It works fabulously (much better than any facial scrub I have ever bought). It leaves my skin soft and has improved the look of my pores quite a bit. The brown sugar also makes a great lip and body scrub. I use this scrub three to four times a week.
2. I have discovered a very strange, almost miraculous cure for my blackheads. It's Elmer's white glue (non-toxic kind). It works like those peel-off face masks that you buy in a tube. Just put a thin layer (don't slather it on, LOL) on the areas where you have blackheads, let dry, and peel off. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water, followed by a quick rub of facial toner to make sure all the residue is off. I noticed an improvement in the blackheads (especially on my nose) in 2 days. I use this mask two to three times a week.
3. Speaking of facial toner...I have discovered that a mixture of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and water makes a great facial toner. I put about 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 cup cold water into a spritzer bottle and shake to mix. I use this toner everyday.
I'll start with three that I've recently added to my skincare regimen:
1. I have been using brown sugar mixed with water as my scrub. It works fabulously (much better than any facial scrub I have ever bought). It leaves my skin soft and has improved the look of my pores quite a bit. The brown sugar also makes a great lip and body scrub. I use this scrub three to four times a week.
2. I have discovered a very strange, almost miraculous cure for my blackheads. It's Elmer's white glue (non-toxic kind). It works like those peel-off face masks that you buy in a tube. Just put a thin layer (don't slather it on, LOL) on the areas where you have blackheads, let dry, and peel off. Finish by rinsing your face with lukewarm water, followed by a quick rub of facial toner to make sure all the residue is off. I noticed an improvement in the blackheads (especially on my nose) in 2 days. I use this mask two to three times a week.
3. Speaking of facial toner...I have discovered that a mixture of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and water makes a great facial toner. I put about 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 cup cold water into a spritzer bottle and shake to mix. I use this toner everyday.