Pumpkin Enzyme Masque - DIY

Do-it-yourself healthy masque; Pumpkin Enzyme. Great anytime of the year and for any skin type; especially mature and dry skin. A very relaxing masque Pumpkin's main ingredient is enzyme which helps fight dry air with Vitamins A and C, as well as zinc and beneficial alpha-hydroxy acids. If you use a pumpkin puree, you wont lose any essential enzymes during the canning process.

What you will need: 

1/4 c pumpkin puree

1 tbsp plain yogurt

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

3 tsp honey

juice of 1/2 lemon

Combine all above ingredients in blender or with wooden spoon. Apply a thick layer all over your face, be careful to avoid the eyes and mouth. Leave it on your face for about 10 minutes and then gently remove with a washcloth and warm water and maybe a cleanser for your skin type. For drier climates you might want to try this twice week.

Pumpkin Enzyme masques are also beneficial for exfoliating the surface skin (which is dead). You don't want the build up on your face with makeup, dirt and oils.

Vitamin C helps skin care

Vitamin C is taken internally to help the body with the immune system, to protect from radicals, to keep your gums healthy and boost energy. The average person should have 60 mg of Vitamin C (3/4 cup of orange juice) a day.

If a person smokes, it is recommended they get 100 mg per day. You can get your Vitamin C by pills or by eating oranges, grapefruits or other citrus fruits. It can also be found in tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and potatoes.

In the beauty industry women and men have been trying numerous organic and healthy vitamins, minerals and other substances to help them feel and look younger. Seeking the fountain of youth through mother nature to slow down father time.

Vials of Vitamin C can be applied topically to improve the skin's health. Repair, Renew and rejuvenate your skin. Vitamin C also produces collagen which is reasonable for holding your muscles firmly. It has been reported that applying vitamin C to the face can build more collagen, firm up the skin and keep you younger looking.

Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and is used to eliminate dark spots on the skin and eliminate and control acne and oily skin.

Drink your way to good skin care?

Skin care and other companies are jumping on a trend to offer "drinkable skin care" products. One company we're researching, Borba Skin Care offers a flavored water drink, claiming age defying qualities. So far there is no scientific or testimonial studies to back up this claim.

We can't replace all of our nutrients, vitamins and minerals with a drink, as wonderful as it sounds. Many of the products out there, whether sold in stores or through independent reps, most of the "nutrients" aren't even absorbed into the body or blood system.

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Chemical Peels

Stress, anxiety, pressure of daily life and pollution are visibly reflected in the condition of the skin.

Chemical peels and microderm abrasions are a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment a chemical solution is applied to the skin which causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new regeneration skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin and will be temporarily more sensitive to the sun.

Chemical peels can be performed on the face, neck or hands. They are used for:

* reducing fin lines under the yes and around the mouth

* treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging and hereditary factors

* improve the appearance of mild scarring

* Treat certain types of acne

* reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking control pills (melasma)

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Mineral Makeup, the buzz

Mineral makeup may be new to you, but it has been around for three decades. Mineral makeup was used originally by plastic surgeons and dermatologists on patients after cosmetic procedures. Mineral makeup is made from pure, crushed minerals that allows the skin to breathe and, gives you a natural look. Mineral makeup comes in powdered, pressed and liquid forms. It's ideal for most skin types, tones and women of all ages.

It's also important to read labels to ensure you are getting pure mineral makeup.

Benefits:

Mineral makeup wont clog pore or irritate the skin. Regular makeup contains artificial chemicals and preservatives. Mineral makeup is hypoallergenic, with no oil, talc, perfume, dyes, alcohol and other irritating comedogenic ingredients.

Mineral makeup can soothe skin with its' ingredients. It contains natural anti-inflammatory ingredients such as zinc and titanium oxides which help calm the skin. These ingredients also offer protection from UVA and UVB rays from the sun.

Mineral makeup is also a concealer. It's lightweight and conceals, corrects and covers pigmentations and lines. It smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, conceals blotchiness and improves the appearance of skin with acne or rosacea with long lasting coverage.