More
and more, people are taking the extra step in taking care of themselves,
physically, especially their skin. Using scrubs and masks as part
of your 'beauty regime' are common and ever abundant. Below are
some scrubs and masks that you can make yourself with simple ingredients
right from your kitchen.
A
few informational tips about scrubs and masks to help understand
the importance of them:
Facial
scrubs have the job of exfoliating and removing dead skin cells
from our faces - as well as the rest of our bodies. Once we exfoliate
our faces, they are able to absorb moisturizers better since your
skin is retaining water better as well. You will also
notice a smoother texture on your skins surface after using a scrub.
When making your own, make sure to grind your ingredients as fine
as you can so it won't be too harsh on your face. Also take note
as to the ingredients that shouldn't be used on your face (such
as salt). Remember that it doesn't have to be extremely coarse to
work as a scrub or to exfoliate. Many products contain natural 'ingredients'
that automatically do the job (such as: natural acids found in tomatoes
and papaya's).
Masks,
which have been around for centuries, are a great way to clean and
moisturize your face. You should always
cleanse your face before applying a mask to get the most
from the treatment. Masks can do a number of things, including but
not limited to: exfoliating, cleaning deep down to remove skin impurities
(unclogging pores), moisturizing and more. One of the oldest forms
of facial masks used is mud or clay masks. You can buy green clay,
white kaolin clay and other kinds of clay at your local health food
store. These are great when used alone or with other ingredients.
These especially leave your skin feeling
soft.
After using a facial scrub or mask, always clean your face thoroughly
and splash cool water on your face to help close your pores. Use
a good moisturizer to seal in the moisture.
(It is a good idea NOT to do
a scrub or mask on the day of a big event, such as a wedding or
graduation). Always do your facial treatments at least 24 hours
in advance).
