Just About You - Young Mum's Interactive

Just About You

Just About You - Young Mum's Interactive

Realise how cheaply general skin care can be!

And often, more environmentally friendly too.

Point: the more natural, the better for you and your skin-¦ right?!?

 

REMEMBER:

It is advisable to test any of the recipes before using on your face to ensure that you do not have an allergic reaction

 

Sensitive Skin

Place a few Chamomile tea bags in the bowl and cover with boiling water, hover your face over for a few minutes.

 

Spots and pimples

Tea tree oil dabbed on spots will clear them up quickly.

This should be avoided if you are pregnant.

 

Eyes

For tired or sore eyes slice of cucumber or cooled tea bags over your eyes may be sooting and reduce any puffiness.

 

Cleanser

Mix 1 tablespoon of pure honey, 2teaspoon of rosewater, 1 teaspoon of wheatgerm and 3 drops of apricot oil in a bowl. Pat the mixture onto your face and neck, avoiding

the eye area, and leave for 10 minutes. Wash with a warm face cloth.

 

Cucumber Toner

1 cucumber

30ml witch-hazel

10ml mineral water

Blend the cucumber. Add the witch hazel and water, then strain and pat onto your face and neck using cotton wool.

Moisturiser                                          

10 drops of ylang ylang oil

10 drops lavender oil

50ml apricot oil

This is especially good for dry skin.

 

Steam baths

Once a week your skin may feel like it needs a pick me up or an intensive clean.

 

Lavender & Fennel Steam bath

Mix together a few stems of Lavender and Fennel in a large bowl and pour boiling water over the herbs, then place a towel over your head. The steam will gently open the pores of your skin, removing excess dirt and black heads.

 

Lemongrass & Rosemary Steam bath