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Facial Masks with Homemade Ingredients



Facial masks – What are they and why would I want one? At first glance, a facial mask seems to be one of the steps in pampering yourself during a facial. But it’s more than that; masks have a job to do. They revitalize, nourish, refresh, and sooth your skin.

You can buy mask preparations from the store, but why not try making one with homemade ingredients? You will not only know all the ingredients involved and will be able to pronounce them, you will save money as well.

Depending on what ingredients you use, the mask can contain fruit extracts, vitamins, and minerals. You will use different ingredients in your mask depending on what you want – toning, exfoliating, or deep cleaning. Also, take into consideration your skin type and how much time you have to mix the mask ingredients together and leave it on. Keep in mind some masks are drippy and can make a mess. Also, be sure to wash your face before you start so you’re working with a clean surface.

Homemade Facial Masks

Oily Skin
Egg whites, beaten, and about 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Pureed tomatoes with enough flour to make a thin paste.
1 teaspoon lemon juice and oatmeal, blended in the blender.
Applesauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and enough flour to thicken.

Dry Skin
Mashed avocado.
Mashed ripe banana.
Flour and yogurt – creamy consistency, not pasty.
1/2 mashed banana, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons sour cream.

Scrubs
Brown sugar and enough milk to make a thin paste.
Honey and oats
Baking soda with a small amount of water.

When you’re done, wash off your facial mask with warm water and immediately apply a moisturizer while your skin is still damp. This helps lock in the moisture. If you have some of the mixture leftover, you can apply it to other areas of the skin. The masks for oily skin can help your feet, hands, or elbows.

One last thing… remember all those TV movies you’ve seen where women in bathrobes are relaxing at a spa with cucumbers over their eyes? Well, placing thin cucumber slices over your eyes will help reduce the puffiness of the skin around your eyes. It also gives you an excuse to close your eyes and relax.

A facial mask can give your skin just the boost it needs and you can do them regularly for lasting benefits. There are some for you to try in this article, but there are many more I haven’t listed that can work just as well for rejuvenating and nourishing your skin.

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Skin Care Tips for Men



Men often think they don’t need skin care tips for men, or even to take care of their skin, and then at some point it happens-their skin betrays them. This can be avoided, or remedied at least, with a few basic tips for keeping your skin glowing and feeling great as well.

Skin Care Tips for Men

Skin Care Tips for Men

Skin Care Tips for Men

1. Use a good sunscreen. Many men work and play out in the sun, and sunscreen can seem a little wimpy, but one of the best, most sensible skin care tips for men is to use sunscreen. The sun ages skin, at best, and of course can cause serious skin damage including skin cancer. Protecting your skin from harmful rays is one of the best things you can do.

2. Use an aftershave that doesn’t hurt. You know that sting when you slap on aftershave? That’s the alcohol in the aftershave killing your epidermis. You’ve just shaved, which removed dead skin cells, but now the alcohol is drying your skin and killing off skin cells again. Switch to an herbal moisturizer to replace the oils your skin lost when you shaved. No one has to know you’re consulting skin care tips for men or that you’re using moisturizer; let them think it’s aftershave. Only you have to know you’re taking care of your skin.

3. Avoid soap for your face. That’s not to say you shouldn’t wash your face; the problem is that most soaps have petrochemicals in them and will dry your face, which will damage your skin. The best choice for your face is not soap but a facial cleanser, preferably one with all-natural ingredients. Wash your face with your hands and massage it at the same time, stimulating blood flow to make your face look younger. You’ll have a healthy glow. Another of those skin care tips for men no one else has to know about.

4. Keep your skin clean. You probably take regular showers, but you may not be taking proper care of your skin. If you have oily skin, go ahead and take that warm shower, but if you’re suffering from dry skin, tepid showers or colder are actually better for your skin. Use a natural body wash to cleanse away the dirt and toxins clogging your skin, and use a soft (not rough) towel to pat (not rub) your body dry. Treat your skin to a moisturizing rub with a lotion that’s pH-balanced, and your entire body will thank you.

5. Eat a balanced diet. I know you didn’t expect diet recommendations in a list of skin care tips. For men and women alike, how you eat affects everything about your health. Consistently eating enough fruits and vegetables provides your skin with essential vitamins, including A and D, while fiber is essential to skin health. And make sure you always get enough water; hydrated skin is essential to having healthy skin.

By following these skin care tips for men, you can keep your skin looking and feeling great.

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Skin Care Tips for Men-5 Tips for Keeping Your Skin Looking Great At Any Age



Men often think they don’t need to take care of their skin, and then at some point it happens-their skin betrays them. This can be avoided, or remedied at least, with a few basic tips for keeping your skin glowing and feeling great as well.

1. Use a good sunscreen. Many men work and play out in the sun, and sunscreen can seem a little wimpy, but one of the best, most sensible skin care tips for men is to use sunscreen. The sun ages skin, at best, and of course can cause serious skin damage including skin cancer. Protecting your skin from harmful rays is one of the best things you can do.

2. Use an aftershave that doesn’t hurt. You know that sting when you slap on aftershave? That’s the alcohol in the aftershave killing your epidermis. You’ve just shaved, which removed dead skin cells, but now the alcohol is drying your skin and killing off skin cells again. Switch to an herbal moisturizer to replace the oils your skin lost when you shaved. No one has to know you’re consulting skin care tips for men or that you’re using moisturizer; let them think it’s aftershave. Only you have to know you’re taking care of your skin.

3. Avoid soap for your face. That’s not to say you shouldn’t wash your face; the problem is that most soaps have petrochemicals in them and will dry your face, which will damage your skin. The best choice for your face is not soap but a facial cleanser, preferably one with all-natural ingredients. Wash your face with your hands and massage it at the same time, stimulating blood flow to make your face look younger. You’ll have a healthy glow. Another of those skin care tips for men no one else has to know about.

4. Keep your skin clean. You probably take regular showers, but you may not be taking proper care of your skin. If you have oily skin, go ahead and take that warm shower, but if you’re suffering from dry skin, tepid showers or colder are actually better for your skin. Use a natural body wash to cleanse away the dirt and toxins clogging your skin, and use a soft (not rough) towel to pat (not rub) your body dry. Treat your skin to a moisturizing rub with a lotion that’s pH-balanced, and your entire body will thank you.

5. Eat a balanced diet. I know you didn’t expect diet recommendations in a list of skin care tips. For men and women alike, how you eat affects everything about your health. Consistently eating enough fruits and vegetables provides your skin with essential vitamins, including A and D, while fiber is essential to skin health. And make sure you always get enough water; hydrated skin is essential to having healthy skin.

By following these skin care tips for men, you can keep your skin looking and feeling great.

Fat Loss 4 Idiots – Could this be your answer?

I laughed out loud when I first looked at this terrible looking diet website. I initially I looked at the Fat Loss For Idiots website and wondered if the diet could be as terrible as the site looked but after clicking through a bunch of pages of information and seeing some very interesting ideas I found that the program was only $39.

As a fitness and health pro I know that there are no magic answers to weight loss so I was of course really skeptical but after looking at the amazing success people have had, and quickly in losing weight with Fat Loss 4 Idiots I have to admit that this is the best and easiest way that you can lose weight fast

 

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