Homemade Facials
By Kim Snyder

What is best for your face? Everyone knows that having a facial done at least four times a year can be amazing for your skin.

Those beauty experts have the tools and the know-how to unclog your pores and exfoliate properly. The only thing is you are talking at least $60 dollars a visit.

If you can’t go to a fancy day spa due to lack of time, why not pamper yourself at home with a homemade facial? It can be just as effective using real food you have around your kitchen. These can be such things like yogurt or cucumbers. Be careful if you have never used these items before on your face, you would hate to have an allergic reaction to it. In fact never use any food item on your face you are allergic to. It’s a known fact that if you are allergic to a food, it will cause you to break out even if you did not eat it.

Whatever food you do use, you should test it on your inner arm before smearing it on your face. Then wait at least one hour to 24 hours before going ahead and trying it out on your face. It’s just to make sure that the spot doesn’t become red or irritated. Give these four kitchen facials recipes a try, they can make you feel and look younger and you might be temped to eat the leftovers! Because each of us has different types of skin, it’s best to try out a recipe geared towards your skin type.

We all know that peaches and cream are amazing for your face, but have you tried these recipes out before?

For all skin types:

1 Banana
1 Mango
1 Cup Crushed Pineapple
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Mix all 3 fruits together in a blender until it becomes a thick liquid. Apply it to your face avoiding your eyes. Wash off with warm water after three to five minutes. Pat face with cool water. Moisturize with Olive Oil.

Got dry skin, then try this:

1 Egg Yolk
1 Tablespoon Honey

Mix them well and set aside. In separate bowl combine:

1Tablespoon Oatmeal
1Tablespoon Almond Meal

Mix those together and mix into the egg mixture. Then add 1 Tablespoon yogurt or milk.

Apply the mixture to your face and allow it to dry completely. About 20 - 30 minutes.

Wash with a cloth soaked with warm water, rinse with warm then cool water. Pat dry, then apply your moisturizer.

For oily skin why not try this?

1 Egg White

Beat the egg white till foamy. Then apply to your face, especially to the T zone. Leave on for 15 minutes.

Rinse thoroughly with warm water, then cool water. Pat dry.

Got Blemishes?

Then try this simple but very good homemade facial.

Milk and Honey does your face good.

1 Tablespoon Milk
1 Tablespoon Honey (well documented for its drawing power)
1 Egg

Mix everything together and let sit till warm temperature. Apply to your face at least 20 minutes or till hardened. Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water, then cool water. Pat dry.

Did you know that a tomato can help draw out blackheads naturally?

Take one tomato and rub it on the affected areas. It helps restore acidity to your skin’s surface. Rinse and pat dry. Apply your moisturizer.

Take time to visit your kitchen for homemade facials. You will find your face feeling soft, smooth and younger looking starting today! Nature knows what is best for us, and it’s always going to be better for your skin to check out other recipes if needed. You can make most of what you need without the high price tags that comes with spa done facials.

Copyright 2007 Kim Snyder, owner Overall Beauty Minerals. Home of the famous Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer! Offering BB Couture nail polish in the hottest trendiest colors ever! The only place in America for now that offers Natural Empathy natural skincare product line straight out of the UK! Visit today at www.OverallBeauty.com  Sign up for a free beauty eBook and see the latest in mineral makeup and natural skincare & so much more.