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Homemade recipes for your skin

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With the economy doing whatever it's doing, who couldn't use some thrifty skincare right about now? I loved the fun homemade recipes you posted in response to my recent blog on salmon-beautified skin. Since this is the season for fresh produce and farmer's markets, I'm very inspired to whip up concoctions that do your skin good. My fridge is loaded with blueberries, strawberries and peaches (oh, the vitamins! The anti-oxidants!). But I'm just as ready to wear the smoothie as drink it! So here's my favorite recipe.


Andrea's Super Simple Banana Mask:

This softens skin that's a little dry or sunburned. Mash up a banana and apply to your face; leave on for about 10 to 15 minutes. The fruit nourishes skin with moisture and nutrients (such as hydrating Omega 3s and 6s, plus vitamins C and B6 and potassium). Not to mention, it feels awesome!

I also love reader Sugr_Brez's Oatmeal/Avocado Mask, posted last week (she says it makes her glow for days!):

Mash together 2 T. oatmeal (dampened with a few drops of milk), 1/4 avocado, a few drops of honey and a few grains of sea salt. Rub it all over your face and neck. Rinse.

While we're talking skin, for an article I'm working on I'd love to hear any great tips you have for making fancy skincare serums and creams last. Thanks!

--Andrea


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  • anny's Avatar
    Posted by anny Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:39am PDT

    interesting tips, but all this seeds and what not a nt readily available in nigeria for easy asses

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  • dianag's Avatar
    Posted by dianag Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:12am PDT

    I find it helpful to dry with toilet paper instead of a towel. Towels sit there allday collecting dirt and what not. Toilet paper is always fresh. Ever since i've been drying my face with toilet paper i find my face more clearer and less irritated!!!

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  • DebraW's Avatar
    Posted by DebraW Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:13am PDT

    HELP WITH PUFFY eyes

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  • *~boop~*'s Avatar
    Posted by *~boop~* Thu Jan 1, 2009 3:51pm PST

    does anyone know of a homemade recipes to fade away acne spots?

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  • *~boop~*'s Avatar
    Posted by *~boop~* Sat Jan 3, 2009 11:10pm PST

    To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream.

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  • *~boop~*'s Avatar
    Posted by *~boop~* Sat Jan 3, 2009 11:14pm PST

    this works great for puffy eyes

    just put a thin slice of a cool cucumber on both eyes, while they'e close, and pretty much relax for 15-20 minutes. You can repeat the application if needed.

    Also, cool potato slices on the eyelids work good too.

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  • jayamohan's Avatar
    Posted by jayamohan Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:40pm PST

    I am 45 years i play football 45 mints 4 days 2 days after night shifts and shuttle 4 days and 2 days after night shifts along with football on morning

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