DIY VITAMIN C SCRUB

This exfoliation, when done once a week, can help make the skin smoother, brighter and younger. The best time to use a scrub is generally after sundown, when you are ready to call it a day.
Try a homemade this homemade Vitamin C scrub to rejuvenate your skin.
Squeeze half of an Orange into a container.
Add two tablespoons of brown sugar.
Mix both together.
Massage the mixture gently into the affected areas of your skin.
Rinse with lukewarm water.
This is a great trick you can use if you want to look radiant for a date.

Home Remedies for Stretchmarks

Stretch marks are difficult to remove except and something most (if not all) women have to face in life.

Stretch marks are those spidery vein-like lines on your skin that are lighter or darker than your skin tone and  are usually noticed in areas of the body such as your stomach, thighs, calves  and arms.

Experts say that the only permanent way to get rid of them is surgery. Dermabrasion or laser treatment also helps, but there is a way to make these marks less visible.

You can start treating your stretch marks by applying any of the following to the affected area:

MoisturizersShea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Castor oil and Coconut oil can significantly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and boosts skin’s elasticity . Apply any of the following to affected area once daily.

Aloe vera:Aloe vera has healing and soothing properties. You can take a stem of aloe vera and scoop out the fresh pulp. Rub this gently on the marks for around 10 minutes. Leave it on for another five minutes, then rinse off.

Vitamin application:Break open a few Vitamin E and A capsules. Now, mix both and apply on the marks till it gets absorbed totally.

To see faster results it is recommended that you exfoliate the affected areas at least 3 times weekly before applying any of the following remedies listed above.

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Honey for Acne and Younger Skin

Honey is loaded with anti bacterial properties and moisturizing content that will cleanse your skin while providing you with an excellent source of moisture. Cleansers are often packed with harmful chemicals that strips yours skin of its natural protective oils and cause your skin to over secrete oils. The anti-bacterial consistency of honey fights and prevents acne and blemishes. Here is an effective way for you to kick-start your face into shape… Try cleansing your face with honey each morning for amazing results.

Take about 1/2 teaspoon of the honey on your fingers. Warm it between your fingers. Add just a few drops of water if necessary to make a spreadable consistency. Gently massage it in your face then rinse with warm water then pat dry with a clean towel.

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Get A Glowing Complexion-Fast.

We all want to look our best and what better to gain such result than having a glowing complexion. Maintaining your beauty shouldn’t have to cost you an Arm, a Leg and your Liver. There are many beauty alternatives that you can experiment with.

If you want to add that golden-brown glow to your body then you should try this trick. I used this remedy to get the complexion i have in my photo.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons of Cocoa Powder

2 Tablespoons of Turmeric Powder

¼ of Olive oil or coconut oil. (You may use Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter if you desire)

An empty jar.

Mix the ingredients together until they have completely blended together into a creamy paste.

Apply this mixture to your dry skin from head to toe.

Tan for 5-10 minutes then cool off

Then shower as usual.

The moisturize. 

This works amazingly. The only problem is finding somewhere private enough to tan with that bronzer on your body.

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Remove Blackheads At Home- Fast

Blackheads can make even the most confident person self conscious. Everyone suffers from blackheads from time-to-time, mainly because the causes of this is extensive and ranges for something as simple as diet and environmental conditions  or even link to genetics. Each year there are hundreds of topical treatments hitting the market that promises to fight blackheads and grant you perfect or next-to perfect skin.  Most of these products contain harmful chemicals that are very harmful to the body’s natural processes.  One of the most common Acne and Blackhead topical treatment is salicylic acid. This acide can be found in most of the top name beauty products. While this ingredient provides results, there are other harmful side effects, such as  Skin Irritation, Burning, and even as bad as Vomitin.

(You can read the pros and cons here  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a607072.html)

If you want to avoid all that risk and find a more affordable alternative, you can try this recipe below.

Ingredients

Half lemon

3-4 drops of honey.

Directions

Add honey to the half of lemon then apply the lemon on your face, concentrating on the black heads prone areas of your skin.

Leave the honey and lemon mixture on your face for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

You will see the results of cleaner pores and fresher skin immediately and all your dark spots and blackheads will be gone with repeated weekly   applications.

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Remove Acne-FAST

Kiwi fruit contain high vitamin C levels that even out skin-tone  and remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. This is an effective remedy if you are looking to remove Acne, Discoloration and even Dark Circles under your eyes.

Ingredients

One Kiwi

2tsp of Olive Oil

 You now create a nice rejuvenating facial scrub from Kiwis by crushing one kiwi with olive oil. Kiwi and Olive  oil mix is organic and packed with antioxidants that will enhance the appearance of your skin.

The tiny kiwi seeds will act as gentle  exfoliators  for your skin and the vitamin C will help to remove dead cells, brighten your complexion and aid in shrinking the appearance or stressed skin and enlarged pores.


Use this scrub to cleanse your face every night before bed and you should see a drastic improvement within two weeks
This  works really well on all skin types.
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Oatmeal and Papaya Shake (Weight Loss Drink)

 If you are looking for something filling and nutritious which will help you to lose weight, then you might want to try this recipe. Oatmeal breakfasts are very filling and rich in fibre and essential daily Vitamins such as B, E and K.

Papaya is (Paw Paw) is an excellent source of dietary fibre, vitamin A, C and E.  These vitamins help to increase metabolism, boosts the immune  system and is very important in maintaining and balancing your overall health.

 One of the best features about Papaya is its enzyme , “Papain ” which is said to break down protein, increases metabolism which helps you to burn more fat,and carbohydrates as well.

Try this drink with a Granola bar as a breakfast substitute and you will be amazed at how good your body will look and feel.

INGREDIENTS

One peeled seedless Papaya (Paw Paw)

½ Cup of  uncooked Oatmeal

1 Teaspoon of Vanilla

(Sweetener is optional)

1 Cup of spring water

Blend all ingredients together until creamy. Serve chilled

 Dieters Oatmeal and Papaya Shake is very delicious and filling drink that will make you feel like  you had an entire meal.  This is an excellent meal substitute for dieters and weight watchers.

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