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Many
fruits and vegetables can be applied directly to
the face. A slice of tomato or cucumber can be
used as a simple cleanser. Use the list below as a
general guide to using fruits and vegetables,
either directly on your skin, or in a lotion or
cream.
Highly acidic.
Use only on oily skin and use in moderation:
Lemon*
Grapefruit*
Apples*
Strawberries*
Lime*
Slightly more acidic than normal skin.
Beneficial for most skin types:
Peaches*
Apricots*
Tomatoes*
Grapes (not Concord)*
Neutral.
Beneficial for most skin types:
Cucumber*
Bananas*
Watermelon*
Persimmon*
Pepper*
Low acidity.
Good for moisturizing dry skin:
Carrots*
Cantaloupe*
Avocado*
Honeydew Melon*
Iceberg Lettuce*
NOTE: Facial masks
should be applied very gently to preserve the
cusion of fatty tissue and avoid stretching the
surface skin.
Be sure to test a small area for skin
sensitivity before using any mixture on your face.
Dab a little on the inside of your wrist or the
underside of your arm and wait a 24-48 hours to
see if it causes a reaction, such as a rash.
Mayonnaise?
Yes, simple mayonnaise contains many useful skin
nutrients. Use your own recipe (but leave out the
salt!), or buy a good salt-free mayonnaise and
massage it into your skin as a night cream.
Bran and Oatmeal
Bran and oatmeal both make great hand smoothers.
To make bran water, add 1 cup of boiling water to
1/2 cup of natural bran and allow to steep for 15
minutes. Strain out the bran and leave small
amount of bran water in a bowl by the kitchen sink
(refrigerate the rest until you're ready to use
it). Dip your hands into the water and dab them
dry 3-4 times a day, especially after washing
dishes.
For an oatmeal wash, simmer one part of
old-fashioned (non-instant) oatmeal in 2-3 parts
water until the meal swells and is soft. Strain
into a container and use like the bran water.
Home made Masks & Lotions
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