Skin Facial

Oily skin face pack

• Six strawberries.
• One teaspoon of Brandy.
• Two teaspoons of breadcrumbs.
• Two teaspoons of fuller's earth.
• Rose water.

Mash six strawberries with a teaspoon of Brandy, two spoons of breadcrumbs, two spoons of fuller's earth and a few drops of rose water. Mix well and apply a thick layer on the face and neck and leave on for 20 minutes.

Dry skin face pack

• 10 almonds.
• Two teaspoons of oatmeal.
• Four tablespoons of full cream milk.
• Two teaspoons of china clay.
• Juice of half lemon.
• One mashed avocado.

Make a pack with a mixture of 10 almonds, two spoons oatmeal, four tablespoons of full cream milk, two spoons china clay, juice of half a lemon, and one mashed avocado. Apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Dampen cotton wool with cold milk and wipe it off. Splash your face with cold water and apply a light moisturizer.

Face scrubs

Face scrubs are the face pack which rubs or scrubs the skin. By scrubbing the skin they bring the blood to surface of skin, remove dead cell and clean dead skin. It is good for spotty and sluggish looking skin. Face scrub should be spreaded over the face with fingertips. When it gets dry, remove it by scrubbing, then wash it off with lukewarm water.

The purpose of a scrub is to clean and to remove the dead cells on your skin. This is done by putting the scrub on your clean fingertips and gently massaging your face. When you have done this for a minute or so, rinse with warm water use the scrub in the shower then your pores are open from the steam, and as a result your skin is as clean as possible.

There are commercial scrubs available, many with chopped nuts in them. You can also make your own scrubs by using a one-quarter cup of oatmeal mixed with a little water or yogurt. When done, use the astringent and moisturizer, just as you do after a masque.

Take your fingertips and gently squeeze the blackhead-first from two directions, then from the other two directions. Don't squeeze hard or you'll end up with broken capillaries. If you can't get the blackhead out, leave it alone.

4. Now use your cleanser.

5. Use either a masque or put warm oil on your face, for added moisturizing.

6. Splash on some cold water to close your facial pores.

7. End with a light moisturizer on your face, and your eye cream around your eyes.

That's it. Your home facial should take about thirty minutes. Set aside this private time to take special care of your skin. Do it whe you are home alone, when you aren't in a hurry. Turn on some soothing music; don't answer the phone. Enjoy your moments alone -and heal your skin at the same time.

If you have the time and inclination to give yourself a facial once a week-that's great. For others, once a month is much better than a poke in the eye, as they say.

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