DIY Facials Mini Series

In this economy do-it-yourself projects are more than just saving a buck. Those bucks add up, those bucks pay bills and those bucks puts groceries on the table. So I don't mind DIY projects because I need to eat and look pretty while I eat. What better way to get pretty than getting a facial? I love getting facials but who can afford it. Some spas charge upwards to $300 a treatment or more. That's ridiculous! So why pay when you can raid your refrigerators and give yourself a facial for a lot less. I figure once a week I would educate you girls and guys on a variety of skin care items you can find right at home. First in the installment is a mask thats great for all skin types.

Oatmeal Yogurt Mask
1 Tablespoon of Oatmeal (finely grounded)
1 Tablespoon of Plain Yogurt
A few drops of honey
Mix together, apply to face and leave on for 10 minutes then rinse off thoroughly. Make sure the yogurt contains no fruit and ideally try to use organic.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal has been used for years for the treatment of dry skin. Oatmeal contains (big word alert) polysaccharides, a complex carbohydrate when mixed with water becomes a gel. This gel softens and nourishes the skin protecting it from drying out. Oatmeal also contains fat which acts like a moisturizer for the skin. Lastly oatmeal provides gentle exfoliation while absorbing dirt and impurities leaving your skin with a glow. All in all oatmeal is great for all skin types.

Yogurt

We all know that eating yogurt is great for your insides, but did you know the active good bacteria in yogurt is also good for your skin? The anti-bacterial properties in yogurt make it ideal for acne prone skin. The enzymes in yogurt kills the bad bacteria. Yogurt also contains lactic acid, which is a very mild but super effective exfloliator. Lactic acids aid in softening the skin, tightening pores and giving skin that over all natural glow, all while leaving the skin feeling moisturized. Yogurt too is great for all skin types.

Honey

Honey is an all natural humectant. A humectant draws in moisture to the skin keeping it moisturized. Honey also works as a natural antiseptic and can be used to treat minor cuts and burns. In addition to its antiseptic properties, honey is rich in antioxidants which help protect the skin against free radicals. Free radicals are one of main culprits in the premature aging of the skin. So again honey too is great for all skin types.

So try it out and let me know how you like ;-)