Softer Smoother Lighter Skin

Skin problems? Thought so. If you haven't had some kind of skin ritual at nights, then you're sure to have a skin problem or two. How about making these suggestions a habit?

FOR SUNBURNS, ROUGH SKIN, DARK SPOTS

(Do these after a good scrubbing in the shower to absorb more nutrients.)

Aloe Vera Sunburn Treatment

You need: An aloe vera plant

Snip off one of the stems of the aloe vera plant. Squeeze off the gel from the leaf and apply on your sun burnt skin

* The healing and antibacterial properties of the aloe vera is because of aloectin B, which stimulates the immune system. Aloe vera gel which cal also be found in health food stores are used in hospitals for burn victims.

Skin Spot Removers

Due to over exposure to the sun, we sometimes get brown spots, age spots, or liver spots. The best natural treatments to try are Vitamin-E, aloe vera, fruit acids, such as lemon juice and organic apple cider vinegar, enzymes such as papaya and pineapple mixed with lemon juice or milk. Cocoa butter is also know to lighten spots.

Try using lemon juice as an astringent and an aloe vera gel and glycerin moisturizer afterward (3/4 parts aloe vera gel, 1/4 part natural vegetable glycerin).

To Lighten Dark Elbows and Knees

You need: 1 tsp non-fat dry milk powder, some lemon juice, and some water

Make a paste out of all the ingredients. *Note: lemon juice is for bleaching and sloughing. Rub on knees and elbows. Wait 10 minutes before rinsing.

Honey-Lemon Skin Smoothener

Mix 1 tsp honey with 1 tsp olive oil and ¼ tsp lemon juice. Rub into hand, elbows, heels, and everywhere that feels dry. Leave on 10 min. Rinse off with water.

Avocado for Smooth Skin

Mash 1 medium-sized ripe avocado until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolk, gradually adding in the vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice mixture until all these are blended well. Now, combine with the mashed avocado, blending thoroughly until creamy. Apply to rough spots and keep on for 15 minutes. Rinse off in the shower, and your knees and elbows will soft, smooth, and gently nourished.

COMFORTING, NOURISHING BEAUTY BATHS

(Pamper yourself. Do these on weekends to get a little release from stress and work.)

Special Skin Silkener Bath

Make a Honey Bath with 1/4 cup honey. Add this to your bath and in no time at all you'll have sweet soft and improved skin.

Fragrant Bath Salts

You need: 1 cup instant non-fat dry milk, 1 cup baking soda, 2 tbsps cornstarch, 1 tbsp cream of tartar, and 1 tbsp cinnamon

Combine all ingredients and store in a nice container. Add as much as desired whenever you bathe for a perfumed pleasant feeling.

(Your perfect bath doesn't end there...)

ALLURING HANDS AND FEET

Hand Moisturizer

Take a few drops of olive oil and massage into both hands making sure all areas absorb the oil. Wear gloves overnight and see how soft your hands are in the morning.

Beautiful Feet

Mix 1 cup lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 tbsp olive oil, ¼ cup milk, and warm water. Also add some flower petals. Soak in your feet. Wash with water and mild soap, and pat dry. Do this continually and you'll see the results.

MASSAGE THERAPY

You need: ½ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup cocoa butter, a few drops of essential (fragrant) oil optional (5 drops or less per ounce of coconut oil)

To make the massage oil, soften the coconut oil and cocoa butter in a double boiler over medium heat. Remove from the heat and blend, adding a few drops of essential oil, or less, per ounce of coconut oil.

* Coconut oil is ideal for massage - it protects the skin, lathers and melts easily upon skin contact, and easily washes out of towels. Other oils stain and leave odors on towels after a while. If you don't like the smell, you can always customize with your favorite essential oil scent.

Make these natural remedies for the-skin-below-your-face - a regimen, and you will soon feel that every day is Valentines Day.

*For optimal results, eat right. Experts suggest eating more salmon, broccoli, almonds, sunflower seeds, and green tea for a younger-looking glowing skin.

~Ae Dechavez

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