As much as i love indulging in fancy potions ,i do swear by few homemade recipes for my skin,using ingredients that are readily available in my kitchen. i like to experiment with different ingredients and make some awesome masks and scrubs. i am even notorious for using my kids baby food on my face(dont be alarmed,its the fruite purees am talkin about!).i have combination skin so i like using lemon a lot in my skinfood ;-)lemon is rich in vitamin C and works well as an astringent and gives a mild bleaching effect too ...so let me share some awesome lemon recipes that have truly worked for me.
Lemony scrub: you will need
2tbsp brown sugar(normal will do too)
2tbsp honey
2tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp almond powder
mix all the ingredients in a bowl,make sure you dont mix too much because the sugar might melt. apply the mask on your face ,gently scrub and leave it on for 5-10 mins if you have time and rinse it off with cold water. you will get super smooth and glowing skin in just a few minutes!
Lemony Toner:you will need
1tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp Honey
1tbsp Glycerine
Mix the ingredients,apply it to your face and rinse off.skin looks hydrated and fresh.
Lemony Mask: you will need
2tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp honey
2tbsp yoghurt
1 egg white
Mix all the ingredients and apply it on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. wash off with lukewarm water. if used regularly ,it helps in fading acne marks and also evening out your skin tone.
Lemony Conditioner: you wil need
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup warm water
mix the lemon juice in one cup of warm water and use it on your hair after washing your hair. leave it on for a few minutes before washing off. you will have bouncy and shiny hair.
Lemony mani-pedi: you will need
1/2 cup granulated sugar(preferably little coarse)
juice of half a lemon
2tbsp almond or olive oil
mix the ingredients and use it to scrub your feet and hands with it. its leaves your hands and feet baby soft!!!
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