Natural skin care products are the best firming antiaging products! Their the ones that come from nature itself. Did you know that you can make wonderful firming facials at home with basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen?
There is nothing worse than sagging skin to make you look years older than your real age! Facials help keep your facial skin firm and tight and provide you with a youthful afterglow. They’re so easy to make too, without spending a lot of money. Making your own facials will help you look great and save money too!
Of course, you’ll need to clean and moisturize your face on a regular basis too. Moisturized skin helps protect it from the elements and helps ‘plump’ it. Wearing sun block protects it from the sun.
Take care of your precious facial skin using natural skin care products and you’ll help preserve your beauty!
Natural Skin Care Products Firming Masks
Moisturizing Mask
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 drops scented essential oil (optional)
Whisk all ingredients well. Dip a cotton ball or your fingertips into the mixture and apply to your face and neck. Allow it to set for approx. 15-20. Rinse your face with warm, clear water. Pat dry.
*** Honey has wonderful properties that help give you beautiful skin. It is anti-microbial (germ killing), non-irritating and it is a humectant (it keeps the skin hydrated, and moisturized). To soften your skin overall, add 1/4 cup of honey to your warm bath water and soak for 15 minutes. There just aren't many natural skin care products that do as much for very little money!***
Mild Facial Scrub
1/2 cup honey
2 cups oatmeal
1/3 cup corn meal
Spread the paste gently onto the face and throat area. Rub it on your face with a soft, damp wash cloth. Rinse well with warm water.
Honey and Oatmeal Mask (Great for Oily Skin)
1 large egg yolk
2 Tablespoons honey
2 1/2 Tablespoons finely ground oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon water
Whisk together egg yolk and honey. Stir in oatmeal and water. Using fingers spread the mixture over your face and neck (avoid the eye area). Relax for 20 minutes. Remove the mask with a washcloth soaked in warm water.
Mud Mask (great for oily skin)
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon cornmeal
˝ avocado, mashed or blended
Blend all ingredients together. (A blender works best) Apply to your face and neck for 15-20. Remove with clear, warm water. Pat dry.
Firming facial mask
1 Tbsp. honey
1 egg white
1 tsp. glycerin
1/4 cup flour
Whisk together in a small bowl.Smooth the paste over your face and throat. Leave it on for ten minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Hydrating facial scrub
2/3 cup finely ground almonds
1/3 cup plain oatmeal
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. crushed, dried lavender
Apply the paste gently to the face and neck. Rub it around your face with a soft wash cloth. Rinse well with warm water.
Skin Toner
1 part vinegar
2 parts water
Dab on to face and neck with a cotton ball
Food for Your Face - Basic Natural Skin Care Products
Avocado
Mash half of an avocado and apply to your face. (Squish it on~) Leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Banana, Honey, and Sour Cream
Mash 1/2 banana, add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Cornmeal
Mix two tablespoons of cornmeal with a bit of water to make a thick paste. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Apricots and Cream
Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Then puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons *skim milk powder. Apply to face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
*If you don’t have the powder, just use plain milk.
Cucumber & Yogurt
Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
For Dark Spots or Facial Discolorations
Use lemon juice on your dark spots to diminish them. Apply a small amount of fresh squeezed lemon juice to your face and leave on for 1/2 hour. Rinse. Blot dry. Do this regularly and watch dark spots fade away.
You can find some quality products that don’t cost a lot. You don’t always have to use the less expensive products though. The more expensive products you can buy usually last a LONG time, so there is real value in these products too!
So there you have it! Be creative when you use these ingredients. You don't have to add every ingredient in each product for them to be effective. Just use what you have on hand! Make up your own natural skin care products and test them. You may stumble on something that accidentally works great for your skin!