Take 1 tsp. of finely ground oatmeal (available from health food shops) in the palm of your hand, mix with a little water and wash your face with the paste. Slightly abrasive and very cleansing.
Five At-Home Spa Treatments for Pennies
Walk down any cosmetics aisle and you will find dozens of products to keep your skin soft, smooth, moisturized, youthful and wrinkle-free — but one look at some of the prices will be enough to give you all new stress lines. Why not invite a few girlfriends over for a “spa day” at home and try out some of these treatments for pennies on the dollar instead?
Oatmeal scrub
Sugar cleanser
Soap your face well and add a small handful of sugar to the lather. Massage in for a couple of minutes and rinse with warm water. Great cleanser.
Cucumber skin tonic
Cut half a cucumber into chunks and liquidize. Strain it and you have a fresh and cool cucumber lotion. Use as soon as possible, as it goes bad quickly.
Egg white mask
Egg white is a really effective skin toner. You can use it as is, or beat it to make it frothy. Either way, spread on your face, leave on for 10-20 minutes and rinse off. Tightens the skin and leaves it feeling smooth and satiny; ideal for greasy skin. If your skin is dry, add a teaspoon of oil and/or honey.
Avocado mask
Mash and sieve an avocado and add a few drops of lemon juice to stop it discoloring. Add 1 tsp. honey, mix together and apply to skin, leaving on as long as possible. It counteracts the drying effects of the sun, softens, moisturizes and nourishes the skin. (If there are any leftovers, you can always make a delicious guacamole.)
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