Since the weather has been so ridiculously hot, you may find that your skin is reacting to it unfavorably. Super oily? Prickly flare-ups? Try these affordable DIY treatments for immediate results. Most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen cupboard.
OILY SKIN MASK:Blend 1/4 of a small
cucumber,* 1/4 cup of oatmeal with a teaspoon of yogurt. Leave mask on for at least 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water to close pores.
*
Cucumber has gentle astringent properties.
DRY SKIN MASK: Mash ripe banana, 1/4 cup of yogurt and one tbsp of
raw honey* together. Apply to face and neck for 10 minutes. Gently remove with damp cloth. Rinse with warm water.
*
Raw honey is full of antioxidants, helps skin retain moisture and prevents premature aging.
SCRUB for MATURE SKIN:Dissolve 1 tbsp of raw
sugar* into water or add the sugar to your favorite creamy cleanser. Gently massage into your skin allowing mixture to penetrate. Rinse and follow with moisturizer of your choice.
*The
sugar cane contains glycolic acid to act as an exfoliant, reduces wrinkles and generates circulation.
MASK to FADE DISCOLORATION:
Mix a tablespoon of honey and
lemon juice.* Spread onto face and neck until it tightens a bit. Rinse thoroughly.
*Vitamin C in
lemon juice brightens skin tone and the citric acid fades blemishes.
Tips to Remember:- Do not use ingredients you are allergic to. You may need to do a patch test first.
- Use gentle, circular motions when exfoliating to avoid irritating or scratching skin.
- Exfoliate at night when skin cells replenish and heal.
- Always avoid the eye area.
Sugar Mama Honey Scrub has aloe, coconut and raw honey in it. By now you know I am a fan of raw honey: it locks in moisture and has natural antiseptic properties. Try the scrub in the shower to gently exfoliate skin. $26 
