At-home Skin/Bodycare Recipes

[frocher]

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Originally Posted by hollytron

A lot of these sound fantastic, but what the heck does aspirin do exactly to the skin? I mean, most of the stuff is self-explanatory (strawberries contain the highest amount of vitamin C, a great antioxident for the skin, etc.), but I don't think I'm getting the aspirin.

Also, I have eczema really, really, really, supremely bad in the late winter/early spring. My body I keep under control with a medicated cream my doctor gives me, but I CAN NOT use that on my face... I am totally gonna try some of these with high hopes! My blotchy, itchy, flaky skin needs your help!!

Aspirin is salicylic acid, same thing as in many blemish treatments without all the added gunk, far cheaper as well.

[hollytron]

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Originally Posted by frocher

Aspirin is salicylic acid, same thing as in many blemish treatments without all the added gunk, far cheaper as well.

That makes sense; I hardly break out (T-Zone occasionally), let alone the tricks of the trade to treat these. I do however get razor bumps pretty easily. Do you think that some variant involving aspirin and natural ingredients may help the bikini line if used after shaving?

[frocher]

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Originally Posted by hollytron

That makes sense; I hardly break out (T-Zone occasionally), let alone the tricks of the trade to treat these. I do however get razor bumps pretty easily. Do you think that some variant involving aspirin and natural ingredients may help the bikini line if used after shaving?

It could. Here are the ingredients for Tend Skin: Isopropyl Alcohol, Water (reverse osmosis), Propylene Glycol, Acetylsalicylate, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone

Aspirin is the fourth ingredient. It's basically a solution of rubbing alcohol, purified water, aspirin, and a few extras added to make it feel good on the skin. If you are going to experiment with it try small batches and test patch, especially in that area!!!!Good luck!

[smh28]

I use a few tablespoons of liquid honey and 3 or 4 aspirin softened with a few drops of water. Mixed together and applied to my face for half an hour. I love it. You get the benefits of the honey and the aspirin, and when you wash it off with a face cloth the aspirin acts as a great exfoliant. Love this. I do it once a week and my skin has never been better.

[nshoren]

Here are some I have read/heard about recently:

Fade Cream (lighten age spots and sun damaged upper chest) - Mix the juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 ounces of plain yogurt. Gently massage into each spot. Use at least once a week.

Cellulite - Copy the expensive herbal wraps offered by top spas. Mix 1 cup of corn oil with 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice and 2 teaspoons dried thyme. Massage into hip and thigh area. Cover with plastic wrap to lock in body heat. For extra results, lay a heating pad over each area for about 5 minutes.

Sunburn - Add some baking soda to your bath. Or instant oatmeal.

Glowing skin - Combine a cup of instant milk powder with 3 drops of almond oil. Add this to your bath. Soak for at least 15 minutes, then using a coarse wash cloth or loofah, rub vigorously to exfoliate dead skin.

Preventing and treating stretch marks - wheat germ oil (available in health food stores)

Face mask for sensitive skin - Apply Pepto-Bismol straight from the bottle with a cotton swab. Allow it to dry and rinse with cool water.

Revitalize and nourish your skin - Soak whole dried beans or lentils overnight. Mash and add a small amount of honey. Apply over face and neck. Leave it on for about 5 minutes and rinse.

Oily Skin Mask - Mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Firming Mask - Mash up a ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face.

[sunshine16]

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Also, I have eczema really, really, really, supremely bad in the late winter/early spring. My body I keep under control with a medicated cream my doctor gives me, but I CAN NOT use that on my face... I am totally gonna try some of these with high hopes! My blotchy, itchy, flaky skin needs your help!!

Not sure if you've heard of this before, but i used to get eczama as a kid, and a great remedy is buying some knee-high stockings, filling them with about 1/2-1 CUP of oatmeal, and taking it in the bath with you.. when it's wet you can squeeze it and a sort of milk will come out it's sooooooo soothing on eczama, not sure about the face.. but it is just oatmeal, so i really don't see why not
HTH, eczama is a horrible thing to have, so uncomfy!!

[sunshine16]

P.s- you have to tie the stocking, so all the oats don't come out. haha

[AllisonWeaver]

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Originally Posted by Krystle

I just tried the aspirin mask last night and it rocked!! I talked DH into doing it with me and we were both impressed

All it is is: 8-10 uncoated aspirin and enough water for them to dissolve in. PUt it on...leave it for 20-30 min. and voila My face was soooo smooth afterwards.

Please be careful with this. Doctors/medical professionals are warning people not to do this mask. The medication is absorbed through your skin, and you can be taking too much in, easily.

[sharkbytes]

More tips for eczema: Try using grapeseed oil! It worked wonders for me. Just apply a little bit to the affected area daily. Also, this isn't a "home recipe" but there is a product called Eczema no more that's a combination of oils that really does the trick. I don't remember where I bought it, but I remember seeing it on amazon, of all places.

[Almost black.]

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Originally Posted by Krystle

I just tried the aspirin mask last night and it rocked!! I talked DH into doing it with me and we were both impressed

All it is is: 8-10 uncoated aspirin and enough water for them to dissolve in. PUt it on...leave it for 20-30 min. and voila My face was soooo smooth afterwards.

You must be really careful with this method cause it can be also quite agressive and it shouldn't be used often.

[Septemba]

I wasn't all that impressed with the aspirin mask. Maybe it's my skin type? I'm normal to dry and sensitive.

I have two favourite masks, a coffee mask and an oatmeal mask. Sometimes I mix them together. Just take raw oatmeal and either left over coffee grounds or grounds straight from the pack, mix with some water and apply to your face for 15 or so minutes.

I love when I can see an immediate difference with things because I can get really lazy and quit. When I use that mask my skin is instantly improved, smoother, brighter and much more even. It's also a lot firmer!

It's pretty gentle, I use it about twice a week.

I also find really pushing the water and taking fats internally like olive or flax has improved my skin tremendously.

[Miss. Herzeleid]

If i remember this correctly lol. It is a moisturising face mask for dry skin.
I hope i remember this one right.

Ok, lets go.

You will need:
Half a banana
1 tea spoon of brown sugar
2 table spoons of Plain yoghurt
1 tea spoon of honey


1. Mash the banana in a bowel till it turns into a pulp
2. Add the plain yoghurt to the mix
3. Then add the brown sugar
4. Finally add the yoghurt and stir it all together

Mmmmm...tastey, at this point try not to eat it lol.

5. Take the mixture and apply it all over your face, leave it for 10-15 minutes then rinse it away with warm water.

Your face should feel fresh and mousturised.

Hope it works for you : ]

[GoldenGurly02]

The asprin facial I must try! :-D

[newtomakeup]

I use baby oil for both my hair & my body. Just warm the baby oil and if you want you can add the Patchouli essential oil which smells amazing. Add about 5-6 drops and then apply it to the scalp & the hair. This is a amazing treatment for dry hairs. I usually soak them for 2 hours then wash them as usual. These are really good for winter.

I also use avacado oil for my hair at least once a month. It is suppose to deep condition your hair.

[mehrunissa]

I LOVE aspirin mixed with plain yogurt. My face doesn't get as dried out that way.

I also use niacinamide (vitamin B3) mixed with water and a pea-size glob of cetaphil moisturizer to help fade dark post-acne marks.

[sunshine16]

Another method i've been using lately which really works to reduce redness of the skin and it's basically free.

i get some ice cubes, put them in half a sink full of water, then place a microfibre cloth in there.. i then take out the microfibre cloth and squeeze out all the excess water.. i lay down and place it on my face and place two ice-cubes on each of my cheeks over the cloth.

However, be careful.. Never put ice straight on your face as it can damage capillaries if your skin is exposed to temperatures which are too extreme, it should feel cold but not uncomfortably so.

It's really made a huge difference in my skin, i no longer have red cheeks

[Lalai]

A simple way to make your skin smooth is to mix some yeast and water or milk and then spread it all over your face, let it dry (10-15 min) and then wash off.

Sugar and olive oil also make a great skin smoothener. Pour some olive oil and sugar on your hand, then rub your hands together spreading the mix all over and after scrubbing your hands for some time, rinse off with warm water. Dab your hands dry with kitchen paper. Your hands will be a little oily after so this is best done just before bed and if you have a pair of cotton gloves for wearing at night, put them on.

[hippie_ippie]

I went to a japanese supermarket today and bought some very quality matcha green tea Powder, not the regular tea leaves. I heard it will have retain some of the most important part of the tea - the EGCg, which is apparently really good for oily skin as it helps the receptors in the skin to be less sensitive to androgens and DHT which does really nasty stuffs to the skin like oil production and breakouts....

I read a recipe online! Hoping to mash up some of the green tea powder + water and apply on the face like the paste laster tonight. Will post updates soon..

[xladydragon]

Hmm, hope no one posted this already.
Avocado Hair Mask!
half or whole avocado, depending on hair length
egg yolk
1 teaspoon of olive oil
Mash and mix it together and apply all over your hair, leave on for 15-30 mins, shampoo and condition as usual.
I had really, horrible, dry hair from swimming and blow drying without protecting my hair, and a bad diet, sleep habit. It was like.. crispy at the end. >_>
i tried this and my hair was smooth as silk!!! But it gets drippy and messy, so you might want to wear old clothes or wrap a towel around you hair with the stuff in.

[thewinglessbird]

Avocado makes for an amazing moisture mask. It emediatly brightens your complextion. I love it.

For oily, blemished skin I apply fresh lemon to a cotton pad & apply to my face like a cleanser. Do this in the evening, after you wash & keep it on all night. Lemon will kill any bacteria & speed up the skins recovery. Wake up the following morning with oil-free velvety soft skin. Any blemishes you had the night before, will have gone down. Highly recommend this! I love lemon!

[dimpleyy]

Anything to treat bacne scars?

[anje1013]

Apple and Honey Face Mask

This recipe is very good for people with oily skin or those prone to acne.

Ingredients:
1 medium apple
5 tablespoons of honey

Procedure:
1. Finely grate the medium apple into a bowl.
2. Add 5 tablespoons of honey to the grated apple then mix until well combined.
3. Smooth mixture onto face. Leave it on for 10 minutes.
4. Wash off with cool water.

[Ms.JD]

Tonight I'm going to do an at home hot oil treatment with jojoba oil..I never tries it but I hope it works well..I think I left my hair dye in to long and my hair feels alittle dry..I'll let u all know how that goes

[stacey131]

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Originally Posted by dimpleyy

Anything to treat bacne scars?

Rub onion on them.

[stacey131]

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Originally Posted by hollytron

That makes sense; I hardly break out (T-Zone occasionally), let alone the tricks of the trade to treat these. I do however get razor bumps pretty easily. Do you think that some variant involving aspirin and natural ingredients may help the bikini line if used after shaving?

After shaving the bikini area, immediately apply deodorant- the solid kind. The same properties in deodorant that close your underarm pores, close the hair shaft and help eliminate the razor bumps. I use a gooey one line secret clinical or Dove...goes on creamier.