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Toner for dry and normal skin . Astringent for oily and blemished skins .

*** PINEAPPLE TONER / CLEANSER : Rich in an enzyme called 'bromalin' which can digest 1,000 times its own weight in protien. For this reason it's particularly good at sloughing off the top layer of dead cells from the skin.

Use it as : A pineapple cleansing lotion. Put the flesh of half a pineapple and a cucumber into the blender and liquidise well. Now add 2 tablespoon of rosewater. Keep this slightly astringent cleanser / toner in the fridge for 30 minutes so that it is well chilled before you use it.***

* AUBREY HERBAL FACIAL ASTRINGENT *

Ideal for all skin types, this mild skin toner cleanses and normalizes the skin and helps keeps the complexion clear and smooth. It helps to break up dirt and oil deposits and removes soap residues and debris gently and naturally. Into a witch hazel base, Aubrey compounds chamomile, myrrh, rosemary, nettle and other skin-conditioning herbals and vitamins to create this refreshing top-seller, made the way nature intended.

CUCUMBER TONER : Stimulators. 1 peeled cucumber, 1 tsp. witch hazel, 1 tsp. rose water and an egg white. Mash cucumber add witch hazel,rose water, beat egg white till it froths mix all ingredients well. Refrigate. Strain before use.

CUCUMBER TONIC : Rich in potassium for healthy skin cell renewal. It has a natural acidity that is very close to the skin's own. It restores the skin's protective acid mantle, which tends to be dried out by slightly alkaline soap and skincare products. Chop half a cucumber and liquidise with 4 tablespoons of mint, then strain off the juice.

CONDITIONING SKIN

STRAWBERRY : Skins which need lightening and softening try strawberries pulp spread on cleansed skin . It also help avoid early winkling .

CUCUMBER : Grated cucumber applied over the face . Helps cool skin and bleaches it . The silicon and sulphur helps tired skin .
1 cucumber, 1/4 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. witch hazel, 1 tsp. alcohol, 1 egg white whipped. 20 minutes. rinse off.

CARROTS Grated carrots or pears mask helps to disinfect skin and also clears pimples .

TOMATOES Pulped or cut in thin slices lighten and stimulates skin .

APPLE Can also be grated applied for 15 mins. then washed off with cool water .

PAPAYA Mask for a lovely skin. Mash a ripe one into a paste spread over face and neck. 20 mins. To be used two or three days before an occasion. It brings special glow to the skin.

WATER MELON Juice applied on face for 15 mins. clears it of blemishes.

AVOCADO (rich in oil) Take one ripe avocado,peel and mash it, add 1 tsp lemon juice and an egg white . Put on the mask for 20 mins. wash off with tepid water .

ORANGE Orange peel dried , pounded and then mixed with milk . Gives the skin cooling and bleaches it .

PEACH Rich in vitamin A and D. Use it as a moisturisng face mask. Mash half a large skinned peach together with 3 teaspoons of honey. Add lecithin (available at health food stores) until you have a firm paste. Apply all over face and leave on for 20 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water.

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Try this natural mask for Oily Skin which helps, specially during the summer months :

Mix half a cup of plain yoghurt
2 tsps. lemon juice
1 tsp. orange juice.
Put the mask on to the skin for ten minutes. The yoghurt softens the skin, the citrus juices stimulate it.

A NORMAL SKIN MASK :

1 tsp. oats
1 tsp.almond powder
1 tsp. honey
and rosewater
Leave on for 15 mins. Rinse off with cold water. Pat on moisturiser.

A DRY SKIN MASK :

1 tsp. cream
1 tsp. honey
Leave on for 15 minutes. Use warm towel compress and then a skin tonic or 1 tsp. powdered almonds with milk to make paste 1/2 tsp. honey apply for 15 mins. Combination skin : Chilled water with two drops lemon juice pressed on a gauze helps reduce oiliness by closing the pores.

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OVERNIGHT MASK Before retiring make a paste of 100 ml glycerine, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil. Massage on skin. Leave overnight.

MAYONNAISE FACIAL MASK : 1 egg, 1/2 tsp. sea salt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup olive oil. Blend half a cup oil with ingredients. Whip until thick pour in the remaining oil very slowly whipping. Keep refrigerated. After applying to face allow 15 to 30 mins before rinsing off.

YOGHURT Try this natural mask for oily skins, which helps, specially during the summer months. Mix half a cup of plain yogurt, two teaspoon orange juice. Put the mask on to the skin for ten mins. The yogurt softens the skin, the citrus juices stimulate it.

CABBAGE Cabbage juice dissolved in few grains yeast and 1 tsp. honey into paste. Apply it for 20 minutes. Use this mask 3 times a week it's good for dry skin.

OATS Once a week use this pack. an egg yolk, 1 tsp. oats, 1 tsp. almond powder, 1 tsp. honey. Apply for 20 mins. Rinse with cool water revitalizes skin.

LIME & OLIVE For patchy skin . Mix together equal parts of olive oil and lime juice and apply.
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CLAY

This type of clay mask dries and hardens on the skin. Deep-cleansing clay or mud mask soak up excess oil, draw out impurities, tone and tighten pores. This type of masque can be applied over the entire face or just over the T-zone, where oil may be more prominent. Clay masques are ideal for those suffering from teenage acne.

FULLER'S EARTH MASK

5tbsps. Fuller's earth
2tbsps. Witch hazel
2tbsps. Hydrogen peroxide
few drops of roose essence.
Mix Fuller's earth with witch hazel and hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of essence of rose. Blend it to a smooth paste and apply it over your entire face and neck. Relax in a darkened room with pads over your eyes for about 15 minutes. Remove with hot water and splash on cold water. This mask is an excellent skin lightener and freshener.

GEL A gel or cream-based mask with anti-inflammatory ingredients can help relieve irritated skin. A gel is best for oily or sensitive skin, while cream-based mask work well for dry skin. Occasionally you can obtain this type of gel mask in a peel-off medium.

WRINKLE MASK

1 egg
honey
flour or maida
cold cream

Take one egg beat it nicely and add too it an equal quantity of honey. Add enough refined flour to form a thick and smooth paste. First clean your face with cleansing milk and then steam your face for 10 minutes. Put on cold cream in a thick layer on your face and then apply the honey paste nicely and evenly on the whole face and neck in a thick layer.
After 15 minutes, remove the cream with a napkin which has been squeezed out in warm water. Then splash on some cold water to close the pores. This cream should be used once every week by woman above the age of 25 to keep the skin free of wrinkles.

SEAWEED KELP MASK

The use of seaweed for beauty is well known. Seaweed wraps for detox, seaweed in beauty products for beautiful skin (Think of La Mer) In body care, seaweed is often used for slimming or firming the skin. It is used to firm up the contours and to fight cellulite. It is also used for detoxifying your system. Seaweed is rich in iodine. Iodine is needed to produce thyroxine, which regulates your metabolism.
Kelp nourishes and is said to detoxify the skin. Clay draws out impurities. Together, they cleanse the skin. It is my favourite when my skin gets clogged up by moisturisers or sun blocks that are too rich for my skin.
For oily and normal skin. Mix 2 tablespoons of green clay or kaolin (from a pharmacy or chemist) with 1 tsp. kelp and water left to expand in a bowl. Mix well to form a paste. Apply this paste as a mask over your face, avoiding your eyes, mouth and nostrils.

Relax for 10 minutes.Wash off with lots of water and put on a toner and moisturiser.

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