Beauty Hacks
Anti Aging Treatments
Anti Aging Treatments Before you empty your pockets to buy those lotions and potions aimed to minimize wrinkles sagging, open you refrigerator – you probably have many of the ingredients you need to whip up your own anti-aging masks scrubs and creams at home.
Apply chia honey scrub
chia seeds offer huge rewards when it comes to skin care. This mask uses antioxidant-loaded seeds as a gentle exfoliate along with the deep – cleansing power of honey and brightening properties of green apples. Chop ½ cup of green apples and add 2 tbsp of chia seeds as well as 2 tbsp of honey in the mixture. Blend the ingredients and puree- until smooth, adding a little water if necessary. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes before applying it on dry skin. Massage in a slow, circular motion before rinsing it with lukewarm water. Follow with toner.
Cucumber aloe cold cream
with age your skin tends to get drier and duller), but this super-hydrating cream can keep it looking radiant with hydrating ales Vera, brightening fresh lemon, and yogurts exfoliating lactic acid. Chop ¼4 cup of cucumber as well as peel and chop ¼ cup of aloe. Mix them with ½/ cup of plain yogurt and then add juice of half a lemon. Puree the ingredients in a blender and then pour through a strainer into a separate bowl. Refrigerate the mixture overnight. Apply a thick layer of the thickened yogurt mixture to your face and leave it on for up to 30 minutes. Remove the mask with a moistened washcloth and follow with toner.
Rice milk cleanser
Rice is rich in vitamin E and is a traditional ingredient in Japanese skincare. It helps exfoliate and smooth skin. Even though this cleanser can easily be made with plain water, using rice milk is a better choice. Mix ¼ of brown rice flour with 2-3 tbsp of unsweetened organic rice milk to form a smooth paste. Then massage the mixture onto the skin in a slow, circular motion before rinsing with lukewarm water. Follow with moisturizer and toner.
Blueberry granola exfoliating mask
Antioxidant-rich blueberries and raw almonds are packed with essential fatty acids and vitamin E, while whole oats when added in this scrub give it anti-inflammatory properties. Fresh milk and honey are added to help cleanse and brighten skin. Mix ¼ cup of fresh organic blueberries and ¼ cup of raw almonds with 2 tbsp whole oats, 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp organic milk. Blend the ingredients and puree until smooth, adding additional milk if necessary. Apply to moistened skin and let it dry for 20 minutes. Gently massage the mixture in a slow, circular motion until it starts crumbling away. Rinse with lukewarm water and then follow with toner.
