Coconut has been used as a skin care product for thousands of years by many different cultures to moisturize skin and hair. Coconut oil is rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids (like lauric acid, myristic acid, capric acid and others) which are anti-fungal, anti-oxidizing and anti-bacterial making it … [Read more...] about Coconut Face Mask Recipes
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Anti-oxidant masks and treatments to make at home
Anti-oxidants are free radical scavengers that neutralize damaging atoms, molecules and ions that cause aging. Fruits and vegetables are high in anti-oxidants especially those that contain Vitamin A, C E K and Niacin. These natural sources of anti-oxidants offer rich benefits to your skin … [Read more...] about Anti-oxidant masks and treatments to make at home
Yummy Edible Moisturizing Face Masks
If words like chocolate, strawberries, quarg (quark) or lemon sherbert make your tastebuds water then you'll love these homemade edible face mask recipes. The recipes I am about to share with you are not only delicious to eat but also contain many benefits for your skin that you can find in skin … [Read more...] about Yummy Edible Moisturizing Face Masks
Almond Meal Benefits For Skin
Almond meal is a nourishing exfoliating ingredient used in many facial mask recipes and as a facial exfoliator. The meal is constituted from ground raw almonds. You can make your own almond meal by finely grinding raw almonds (not roasted because roasting changes the beneficial oils in the … [Read more...] about Almond Meal Benefits For Skin
Homemade Honey Facial Mask Recipes & Honey Benefits Explained
Honey is fantastic for skin for many reasons, it is: Moisturizing - Honey is a natural humectant which means it attracts moisture to itself making it perfect for dry skin Acneic Skin - Honey is especially good for acneic skin because of it's antimicrobial properties. This is especially true … [Read more...] about Homemade Honey Facial Mask Recipes & Honey Benefits Explained