Hello ladies and gentlemen!
Taking care of yourself is important and this facial tip is not just for ladies! We are meeting people everyday for various reasons and it important to look confident and natural. I do not believe in layers of make up (thick foundations and concealers) to hide the scars or damages on your faces. Instead, I will highly encourage to take care of your skin and look beautiful naturally. By taking care of your skin, it not only brings out your natural beauty, it brings out your inner confidence too!
Today I am going to share a recipe to scrub off the dead cells on your face! It is good to do this facial everyday, but due to heavy commitments, many will not have the time to take care of your skin! It will be highly encouraged to do it everyday for best result, but if you can't, at least do it 3 times a week!
This recipe that I am going to share is a facial that I have been using consistently for about 3 years. I have also indicated my experience and pointers to take note right after the facial recipe.
Here are the steps to clear skin:
1. You need less than a teaspoon of honey. Please try not to use a metal spoon, instead use a plastic or a wooden spoon to scoop out the honey. Honey is a great moisturiser for the skin.
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| Less than 1 teaspoon of honey, remember not to use a metal spoon |
2. Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to the honey. Brown sugar is make the paste rough for easy exfoliation of the dead cells. Mix the paste well before adding the next ingredient.
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| Less than 1 teaspoon of brown sugar. |
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| Brown sugar added to the honey. |
3. Squeeze few drops of lemon (about 8-10 drops) into the mixture. This is to make the thick mixture smoother to apply it on our faces. Do not add to much as it might start dissolving the sugar. Make sure it is enough to make it easy for application. Lemon is a great lightening agent. It helps to lighten the scars on your skin.
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| Few drops of lemon into the thick, rough mixture. |
4. Wash your face with your usual facial foam and clean it dry. Then apply this paste on your face and leave it on for just 10 minutes, and not more than that. Do not be forceful when applying this paste. Adjust the pressure of application accordance to your comfort level. Avoid the areas near the eyes.
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| My face with the honey, lemon, sugar scrub paste. |
5. Lastly, wash your face with cold water and gently dap your face with towel.
Points to take note:
- Beginners may feel burning sensation on certain areas, especially near upper lip and around the mouth. This is usually due to the few drops of lemon in the paste and it is normal. However, if the burning sensation is unbearable, wash your face immediate and consult a doctor.
- Some may experience pimple breakouts when they try anything new. Initially I experienced about 3-4 small pimple breakouts. But subsequently there were no more acne issues for years. I believe it is due to deeper cleansing of your skin and getting rid of the acne. However, if you are not comfortable, you may stop.
- After washing your face, please wash your sink area well. I always notice ants crowding around after washing off the sugar and the honey from my face. :|
- I am not sure whether this facial paste will work fine with sensitive skin. If you experience and other abnormal reactions, wash your face immediately.
Here are some links to share the benefits of honey and lemon for facial use:
Hope you like my quick and simple facial recipe, and the useful links above! If you try it, please share your experience and improvement if there is any, in the comments below.
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