Natural Beauty Recipes For Smooth Skin

Wet face (or anywhere on the body), apply a couple of tablespoons of sea salt, then gently massage with a wet washcloth or fingers. Focus on the T-zone and cheeks, but avoid the eye area. After one or two minutes, rinse with cold water to tighten the pores. It is important to do this regularly, or face-creams will not penetrate. You can do this maximum once per week for the best effect.

1 Table spoon solid shortening, 1 Table spoon fruit-flavored powdered drink mix 35 mm film container.

Mix shortening & drink mix together in a microwave safe bowl till smooth! Place in microwave on high for 30 seconds until mix becomes a liquid! Pour into clean film container, or any other small airtight container! Place mix into fridge for 20-30 minutes or till firm.

One of the most common ailments and I can say ailment as this is one definite stressful look that we all wear. Especially if we are working moms! Here are some tips to get rid of these zombie-like effects under our eyes.

Wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off the residue and apply an eye cream.

2-3 large carrots, 4 1/2 tablespoons honey. Cook carrots, then mash. Mix with honey. Apply gently to the skin, wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

1 tbsp fuller's earth , 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp mashed papaya. Mix and put on face for 20 minutes then rinse off. Honey Facial Mask

Perhaps the best facial mask known to man is the pure and simple honey. Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores. Use once a week.

1 tsp plain yogurt (I chose Balkan Style) , the juice of 1/4 of an orange. Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.

* Yogurt will cleanse and nourish your skin

* The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA's

Everyone wants to have smooth skin and Beautiful Feet. Well you can if you take 1 cup Lemon Juice, Cinnamon (for smell), 2 tablespoons (or less) olive oil, 1/4 cup of milk, and water. Make a wash that leaves skin refreshed and fragrant (the amount of water does not matter). If you do not like the cinnamon smell you can replace it with another spice, perfume, or flower petals such as roses. After you make it, you can put it in a tub were you can soak your feet or body. Next dry your feet or rinse them with water and a MILD soap. You are sure to achieve a silky smooth skin a few weeks of religiously following this routine.

Use a common whitening toothpaste. Try scrubbing your nails with Pearl Drops, it's just as easy as achieving a pearly white smile and will take away any stains and shine up your nails.

Soak your nails in water with lemon juice or lemon slices. The lemon acts as an astringent and will strip away stains. Once your hands are dry, you'll only need to put on a couple of coats of a clear topcoat

Cut a grape in half and gently crush it on your face and neck. Make sure that you get the "crows-feet" and the lines around your mouth. Leave it on for twenty minutes or so and rinse with tepid water and pat dry. Repeat every day.