| In fact, a good skin care routine is a must for | | | | complexion. It will also remove ugly-looking pimples in a |
| maintaining the glory of your beautiful skin. In this | | | | short time. |
| context, using homemade products is the best way to | | | | * Avoid getting chemicals like hair gel and sprays on |
| make your skin shine naturally. Diet plays an important | | | | your skin. They clog pores and can even harm the |
| role in maintaining the health of the skin. Diet should | | | | skin. |
| supply all the nutrients needed to build health, namely, | | | | *Blanch and grind two almonds. Mix it with white of an |
| protein, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids and all | | | | egg to which half teaspoon of lime juice has been |
| the essential vitamins and minerals. Such a diet will | | | | added. Spread on the face and leave it on till the skin |
| consist of liberal quantities of seeds, nuts and grains, | | | | feels dry. Then, wash off first with warm water and |
| vegetables and fruits, supplemented by special | | | | then with cold water. |
| protective foods like milk, vegetable oils, yogurt, honey | | | | * Avoid touching your face during the day as your |
| and yeast. | | | | fingertips touch a lot of surfaces and you may |
| Home Tips for Beautiful Skin: - | | | | transfer the dirt and grime to your face. |
| *Lime juice is an important natural aid for healthy skin. | | | | *Dip your fingers in fresh tangerine or orange juice. |
| * Never squeeze your pimples as the skin will blemish | | | | Apply it liberally over your face, chin, neck, and |
| and the bacteria will spread causing more pimples. | | | | forehead. Make a paste from the powdered sun dried |
| Allow the pimples to air dry and flake off. | | | | pips of unripe oranges. Use this paste on the pimples |
| *Take an egg yolk and mix in a few drops of lime and | | | | and acne at bed time. |
| olive oil. Spread on the face and leave it till the skin | | | | Causes of Unhealthy skin: - |
| feels dry. Wash off with ordinary water and splash on | | | | *Faulty diet: - Refined foods like white flour, sugar and |
| cold water. | | | | products made with them, tea, coffee, and soft drinks |
| * Don't use harsh cleansers that will rob your skin of | | | | deplete energy, bring about wrinkles, unattractive skin |
| the precious oils. | | | | and premature aging. |
| * Don't scrub your skin as this will cause the skin to | | | | *Inadequate cleansing: - Very often, our skin looks |
| over-produce oil, clogging the pores. | | | | superficially clean; but they really are not. Dirt and dust |
| *Take four tablespoons each of lime juice and iced | | | | particles can hide in the pores of the skin and clog |
| water. Saturate cotton pads in this water and place | | | | sweat and sebaceous glands. |
| over your closed eyelids for 10 minutes. | | | | *Lack of healthy blood: - Healthy blood adds a glow to |
| *Apply the pulp of a tomato liberally on the face. | | | | the skin and keeps it well-nourished, moist, and free |
| Leave this for an hour. Then wash off with warm | | | | from dryness and roughness. |
| water. Repeat this daily. You will have a good | | | | |