Home made beauty products have been used since ancient times. When expensive beauty products were not available, ingredients available in the kitchen and garden were used for healing, cleansing and beautifying purposes. These naturally occurring ingredients are inexpensive, readily available and give you the additional advantage of knowing exactly what you are using on your skin.

Hygiene is very important in daily routine, especially when it comes to dealing with a sensitive object such as your skin. By keeping your homemade mixture simple (not mixing too many ingredients) and following the basic guidelines given below, you are sure to achieve desirable results.

Despite being difficult to look after, oily skin shows less signs of wrinkles and ageing. With the right products that absorb excess oil from the skin, this skin type can look far younger as compared to other skin types of the same age.

Homemade Facial for Oily Skin – Despite being prone to acne and difficult to manage, oily skin takes time to show up lines and wrinkles than dry skin. This, in the long run, makes you look younger than those around you. Using the right beauty care regime is essential to absorb extra oils and make your skin beautiful.

Normal skin requires extreme care so as to maintain the balance of it and prevent it from converting to the dry or oily skin. Proper care means to cleanse, tone and moisturize skin daily as a part of skin care regime.

Treatment for Normal Skin – Mix 1 tsp jojoba oil with 1 drop of peppermint and lavender essential oils. Add 3 tsp distilled water and 2-3 tbsp kaolin to a make a smooth mixture. Apply the face mask and leave it to dry and harden. Then peel off mask and wash your face with abundant water.

- Peppermint and Lavender oil facial mask. This mask has soothing and relaxing properties and will also make your skin look refreshed. Mix 1 tsp jojoba or any carrier oil in a bowl with 1 drop of peppermint and lavender essential oils. Add 3 tsp distilled water, 2-3 tbsp kaolin to a smooth spreadable paste. Then you should apply the mixture on your face. You can now sit down, watch some tv and relax until the mixture has dried. Finally you should get off solid pieces of the mask and clean your skin with plenty of water.

Treatment for Dry Skin – Mash 1 small banana. Add 1 tsp of honey to it and mix well. Apply this on your face and leave it on for 10 -15 minutes. Wash off with lots of water afterwards.

A Word of Caution!! Home-made recipes are generally harmless. Even so, all possible precautions should be taken while preparing and using these tips. Please be advised that if you are allergic to any natural product, you should avoid using it.

Learn more about secrets of glowing and healthy skin by using natural ingredients, visit: Natural Beauty Tips and Natural Beauty Skin Care.

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