I've been trying this method out for quite some time now and I thought I would share it. Even though I know that there are tons of posts and videos on it but I thought what the heck. I found this recipe a while back on a blog. Check it out here: http://dreamcalluna.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/diy-tea-tree-oil-acne-treatment/ Lavender and Tea tree oil have been used forever for various things including skin care. The combination of the two just adds a little more of a punch to those annoying pimples/zits that can pop up here and there. Tea tree oil works well on acne, pimples, dark spots and any sort of cut or burn. Lavender is antibacterial and can help reduce redness around the area. Adding some distilled water simply cuts down on the potency of the oils. So this DIY just involves three items:
Simply add one ounce of water to the container and then add 10 drops of Tea tree and 5 drops of lavender. Stir and then close bottle and shake. Shake before each use as well :)
Hey guys! So I thought I would give a little rundown on the top favorite skin care products I've been using for the past few months. I owe a huge part of my finds to Kassie and her Youtube channel "Cloudyapples". She is a very well informed, well read woman who knows her stuff! Check out her channel here: http://www.youtube.com/cloudyapples
Here is my Youtube video you can watch to hear all about these products:
Juice Beauty's website: http://www.juicebeauty.com You can find Avocado Oil & Castor Oil at Whole Foods or if you have Sprouts in your area.
Recently my skin has been really acting up, especially in the cheek and chin area. I'm not sure whether it's weather related (it's been up and down in temperature and unusually humid) or me needing to drink a little more water:) Also, I have been noticing a few dark (sun) spots starting to appear on my face and to be honest it's kinda freaking me out. So I jumped on Google to research some natural fixes/cures for dark spots, and I found that Turmeric not only helps reduce them but it also helps with acne, wrinkles, rosacea, dark circles etc. Turmeric is a spice that is hugely popular in Southeast Asia , and a tradition for Indian brides to use before their marriage day. The benefits of Turmeric are pretty vast. It's rich with antibacterial, ant inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and anti fungal properties. in addition it is packed with protein,Vitamin K, potassium, niacin, copper, Vitamin C, calcium, sodium, Vitamin E, iron, and zinc. The biggest thing I was amazed to discover during my research is that Turmeric has a huge other list of benefits besides helping the outside of your body/skin. Here's a list:
Prevents cancer! ( I know right!)
Prevents liver disease
Prevents Alzheimer's disease
Improves digestion
Helps maintain body weight
Boosts your immune system
Reduces cholesterol level
Helps treat diabetes
Relieves arthritis
Heals wounds & burns
Is there anything this spice can't do? Seriously, it's pretty darn amazing. Now onto the face mask.... There are many different variations you can do with this mask (which I will list below) but I opted for what I had right in my kitchen at the moment. Here is all you will need for this mask:
Turmeric
Milk
Bowl
Tablespoon
Spoon (to mix and apply)
Take 1 Tablespoon of Turmeric and add enough milk to make into a paste that's not too watery and not too dry. You don't want it to drip or drop off of your face once you apply it.
Now since Turmeric can stain your finger nails and hands, I found it easiest to apply the mask with the back of a spoon. It really got it on there evenly as well.
Here's the finished look :)
Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes or until it's dried up. Use warm water to take off and then finish with a hot washcloth.
I instantly felt and saw the results. My skin was as smooth and soft as a baby's bottom and I noticed some of the spots from left over breakouts and even my sun spots seemed lighter. I did notice a slight color change to my skin but it faded quickly and wasn't noticable at all. You might want to do this at night just in case.
I am definitely going to be using this mask a lot.
Some other things you can combine with Turmeric for masks:
I've never been one to pay money for eye makeup remover. Mainly because I think it's stupidly overpriced and I always was able to remove my eye makeup fine with my face cleanser. That hasn't been the case over the past few months, I felt like I was never getting my mascara fully off of my eyelids. So I started my hunt on Pinterest for remover I could make myself and even better with natural products. You only need three ingredients.
Avocado Oil (or Olive Oil), Witch Hazel, and water
Add 2 tablespoons of each into a plastic container, shake and there you go!
