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DIY Gentle parsley facial toner

September 15, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Over the years and as a result of various factors from the environment the skin changes the appearance and condition. We can notice stains, freckles and other irregularities appear on our face.

Do not despair if a notice this on your face – there are completely natural ways to restore the face healthy, fresh and clean look. This homemade parsley toner is one of them! In addition it will help you to whiten and clean the skin, it will eliminate the pigmented spots, freckles and it will restore your healthy complexion.

With just a little effort you can prepare the parsley toner and use it every day!

Why is parsley so good for the complexion?

Parsley is rich in vitamins and minerals, and its juice contains essential oils with a high content of potassium and manganese.

In cosmetology parsley has always been known for its whitening and regenerative properties. It eliminates redness, irritation and swelling, refreshes and tones. It also protects the skin from the appearance of wrinkles. It is excellent for the care of the sensitive eye area. Also it helps eliminate acne and blackheads.
Ingredients:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh (or dried) parsley leaves,
200 ml of boiling water,
1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider

Preparation: Pour boiling water over the parsley and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let it cool. Then strain it and add lemon juice or apple cider.

Keep it in the refrigerator for 5-6 days. Use the toner every morning and evening by applying it on a piece of cotton pad and rub the whole face. After a month you’ll notice that the spots and stains from the face will disappear.

If you want to eliminate the dark circles and redness of the eyes, make the same toner, but without the addition of lemon juice. Soak cotton swabs in this lotion and put on the eyes in the morning and evening, leaving them for 5 minutes.

Awesome scar removal scrub

July 9, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Unfortunately, hardly anyone of us has a perfect skin without any flaws and imperfections. In addition to stains that occur naturally due to depigmentation or excessive exposure to the sun, there are scars that result from minor and major injuries, surgeries and other interventions on the skin.
Most of them are here to stay and no plastic surgery can remove them, but there are local treatments which properties can reduce the visibility of scars, and make those smaller ones completely disappear.
Check out how to make a homemade scrub to remove scars and blemishes from the skin of the face and body.

Ingredients: 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons olive oil. The most important ingredient is the lemon. It contains vitamin C which is one of the ingredients of collagen and helps skin regeneration; it is rich in AHA acid that supports cleaning and whitening.
Olive oil nourishes the skin, keeping it from dehydration, and we know that nourished skin quickly heals and renews cells. Sugar serves as exfoliant- to remove the layer of dead cells, while honey is fantastic for hydration, care and renewal of the skin.

Positive effects of the scrub:
* Cleaning the skin – lightening scars;
* Strengthening the elasticity of the skin – a replacement for collagen;
* Hydration – renews the skin.
Preparation: In a glass with sugar, add the olive oil and stir until the ingredients are well combined. Add lemon juice and honey and stir. Apply to skin areas with a scar or stain and rub. Hold for 15-20min, then rinse.

This is a natural chemical scrub that can be used once every 10 days, and it will lead to the elimination of the surface layers of the skin where the skin becomes more sensitive and completely vulnerable from the outside and the physical or chemical influences, which among other things results in the formation of wrinkles , spots and stains from the sun! During this treatment, it is necessary to avoid exposure to sunlight as well as the compulsory use of SPF cream!

Efficient and cheap – homemade coffee body scrub

June 16, 2015 by Sheila Smith

The skin needs constant care to keep it soft and velvety, and one of the basic steps is certainly the body scrub. The best and safest and cheapest way to remove the layer of dead skin cells is to create an all-natural exfoliating scrub. I tried it and decided to share with you this simple, but more than an effective recipe for coffee scrub. You will need only three ingredients that you probably have in the kitchen and 10 minutes to do the whole. Try it, your skin will thank you!

Ingredients:

3 teaspoons of coffee (black)
3 teaspoons of sugar (white or brown crystals)
A few spoons of oil (olive oil, coconut oil, whatever you have)

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients to get a butter-like mass. It should not be too liquid or too thick.

Use:

Use it like any other body scrub, and of course, using shower gel, remove the excess oil from the body.
The skin will become incredibly soft, smooth and velvety. And most importantly, this is a completely natural product.