Forever Young Naturally Beauty
61. Daily Facial Care Makeup remover
Use this homemade remover to clean your face gently.
2 tbsp sweet almond oil
3 drops essential oil of neroli
Pour the almond oil into a clean dark glass bottle, drop in the essential oil. Cover and store in a cool, dark place. Shake before use.
2 tbsp sweet almond oil
3 drops essential oil of neroli
Pour the almond oil into a clean dark glass bottle, drop in the essential oil. Cover and store in a cool, dark place. Shake before use.
62. Daily Facial Care Warm cloths
While removing makeup, place a piece of muslin to soak in a basin of warm water. Wring out and place over the face (do not rub), allowing the warmth to open the pores. Then cleanse. Repeat with cold water to close pores afterward.
63. Daily Facial Care Milk tonic
Soak a cotton pad in full-fat milk. Press lightly onto the face, lifting away dirt. This also removes dead cells, encouraging cell renewal.
64. Daily Facial Care City cleanser
For city grime, replace detergents with an oil-rich, antioxidant cleanser.
1 green tea bag
1 tsp ground almonds
1 tsp grapeseed oil
1 tsp milk powder
Place the tea bag in a mug and pour over boiled water. Leave to steep. Blend together the almond powder, oil, and milk powder. Mix in enough green tea to make a smooth, cool paste. Massage over face and neck, then lift away with a warm wet wash cloth. Splash with cool water.
1 green tea bag
1 tsp ground almonds
1 tsp grapeseed oil
1 tsp milk powder
Place the tea bag in a mug and pour over boiled water. Leave to steep. Blend together the almond powder, oil, and milk powder. Mix in enough green tea to make a smooth, cool paste. Massage over face and neck, then lift away with a warm wet wash cloth. Splash with cool water.
65. Daily Facial Care For sensitive types
Sensitive skin requires particularly gentle cleansing. Try this blend.
1 tsp fine oatmeal
1 tsp jojoba oil
1 tsp milk powder
1–2 tbsp rosewater
Mix together the oatmeal, jojoba, and milk powder. Stir in enough rosewater to form a smooth paste. Massage over face and neck, then lift away with a warm wet wash cloth. Splash with tepid water.
1 tsp fine oatmeal
1 tsp jojoba oil
1 tsp milk powder
1–2 tbsp rosewater
Mix together the oatmeal, jojoba, and milk powder. Stir in enough rosewater to form a smooth paste. Massage over face and neck, then lift away with a warm wet wash cloth. Splash with tepid water.
66. Daily Facial Care Honey for dry skin
Secure hair away from the face. Gently massage into damp skin a good amount of honey. Rinse with plenty of tepid water, then pat dry.
67. Daily Facial Care Kitchen cupboard toners
Opt for toners rich in antioxidants: rosewater, grape juice, and green tea will work nicely. Cider vinegar in cooled peppermint or fennel tea is a great pore-reducing toner.
68. Daily Facial Care Creamy cleanser
Oil-based cleansers suit aging skin better than drying detergents.
1 tsp fine oatmeal
1 tsp avocado oil
1 tsp milk powder ½ tsp runny honey
1–2 tbsp single cream
Mix together the oatmeal, oil, and milk powder. Stir in the honey and enough of the cream to make a thick paste. Smooth over the face and neck. Lift away with a warm wet wash cloth. Rinse the cloth and repeat. Splash with tepid water.
1 tsp fine oatmeal
1 tsp avocado oil
1 tsp milk powder ½ tsp runny honey
1–2 tbsp single cream
Mix together the oatmeal, oil, and milk powder. Stir in the honey and enough of the cream to make a thick paste. Smooth over the face and neck. Lift away with a warm wet wash cloth. Rinse the cloth and repeat. Splash with tepid water.
69. Daily Facial Care Remember your neck
When applying moisturizer, don’t forget your neck and the thin skin of your décolletage to help stave off tell-tale crêpiness and crinkling.
70. Daily Facial Care Calming influence
This moisturizer is great if your skin is irritated or sensitive. 1 green tea bag 3 drops essential oil of rosemary 2 drops essential oil of camomile 2 tbsp aloe vera gel
Place the tea bag in a mug and pour over boiled water. Leave to steep. Drop the essential oils into the aloe gel and stir well. Once the tea is cool, mix a little into the gel. Massage into cleansed skin. (Omit rosemary oil if you have epilepsy.)
Place the tea bag in a mug and pour over boiled water. Leave to steep. Drop the essential oils into the aloe gel and stir well. Once the tea is cool, mix a little into the gel. Massage into cleansed skin. (Omit rosemary oil if you have epilepsy.)
