Friday, February 6, 2009

Cheap Beauty Tips and Advice

Friday, February 6, 2009

We are all born with a set of features. As we grow older, we learn to enhance our best features and downplay the rest. In order to look beautiful, we must maintain a healthy and glowing skin, clear and sparkling eyes, shiny, silky and thick hair.

Do you spend lots of money every month trying different and newer products? Well, I know saying or thinking we're worth it does not always help.

So, in this article, I will hightlight a few tips on how to take care of yourself with cheap at home ingredients. The truth is that all the products include some basic ingredients, which can be found in the kitchen cupboard or fridge, and can give great results when applied directly

Before discussing the ingredients, identify your skin type

1. Oily

2. Dry

3. Combination (T-Zone oily, rest of the face dry)

Next, there are 4 steps to maintain your skin.

1. Cleansing : Cleaning the skin

2. Moisturizing Moisturizing the skin

3. Toning : Tightening and closing the pores

4. Exfoliating : Getting rid of dead skin / scrubbing

Do the first three steps twice everyday. The best times are, in the morning, before applying makeup, and in the night, before going to sleep. Exfoliate your skin once every week to get rid of dead skin.

1. Milk contains lactic acid. Soak a cotton ball in Milk and wipe your face with it. The best cleanser you can find. Not recommended for Dry skin.

2. Honey :Take a bit of honey and spread on your face in an upward motion, rinse after a couple of minutes and it gives your skin a glow and moisturizes your face as well. Use on dry skin.

3. Lemon: Lemon is a natural toner and bleach. Its better, however, to dilute the lemon juice with water before applying. The peel of lemon can also be used on knees and elbows to lighten them.

4. Yogurt fights against wrinkles, and leaves the skin soft and fresh. Best for dry skin.

5. Mask for Tightening the skin

Take 1/2 tsp gramflour and add little water to make a thick paste. Spread it on the face. WAit for it to dry and then wash it off. This tightens the skin. It also exfoliates the skin.

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