As we grow older and are constantly exposed to the sun's UV rays, our skin starts to appear dry and dull. This is the result of the outside layer of the skin getting excessive build-up and is not exfoliated regularly. Build-up is especially noticed after we have spent the summer in the sun. It’s more apparent to women since we realize that our make-up doesn't look as fresh and our foundation begins to fade within a couple of hours. Our makeup and foundation are actually being absorbed into the accumulated dead skin cells, giving a very tired and unhealthy look to the skin.
To keep your skin vibrant and healthy regularly, you must have a regimen that incorporates exfoliation and nourishing the skin. Your regular skincare program does not have to be a department store or drugstore solution. You can prepare an all-natural skincare program right from your kitchen table and manage to get the same results if not better results than your store-bought product promises.
Exfoliation:
You should exfoliate at least 2-3 times per week (daily is even better) to keep the skin’s healthy glow. One solution for inexpensively exfoliating the skin is to use sugar. Yes, Sugar! Glycolic acid which is found in most AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) products is from sugar cane. You can benefit from glycolic acid by using sugar for exfoliation.
Simply mix ½ to 1 teaspoon of sugar in with a small amount of your favorite skin cleanser. Wet your face and massage the cleanser/sugar mixture over your face for 1-2 minutes. Rinse your face with lukewarm water to remove this mixture and you will instantly feel a difference in your skin. Try our Sirius Rooibos Facial Exfoliant.
Nourish:
Give your skin a refreshing drink with a simple nourishing facial mask. The ingredients are powerful and can be found in your kitchen. Combine one or more main ingredients with a liquid ingredient to make a wonderful facial mask. Base your ingredient choices on the health properties of each item.
Main Ingredient:
Honey – It is a humectant (which draws in moisture) and it has antibacterial qualities that also stimulate and smoothes the skin.
Mango - Provides natural fruit enzymes that also exfoliate the skin and the oil in mangos helps moisturize.
Avocado - A naturally rich moisturizer that has essential fats and oils.
Oatmeal – Moisturizing and slightly exfoliating
Liquid Ingredient:
Milk – Enzymes and Lactose acid to exfoliate and milk fat to condition the skin.
Aloe Vera Gel – Healing and softening.
Egg White – tightening and conditioning.
You will want to follow your treatments with your favorite hypoallergenic moisturizer. These treatments can be done 2-3 times a week to help keep your skin youthful and vibrant for best results.
Let us know in the comments which mask you use to nourish your skin.
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