Beauty tip for a pretty skin! :)
HealthyGinny
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Hi people!
Today I was talking to a friend of mine who asked me what I do to have such a clear skin.
First... I blushed
Then, I told her that my skin cleared up a great deal this year since I started out my "weightloss journey" in January because I now drink a lot of water (which I didn't before); most of which is lemon water.
Also I told her that I have a BEAUTY TIP: when in the morning I squeeze a lemon to get the juice to put in my water bottle, 2 days out of 7, I take the pulp that remains in the squeezer, put it in a little bowl, add a cube of sugar that I grossly break, and add some honey. I mix everything then I put it on dry skin, scrub gently and leave it for 3 to 5 minutes (during that time, I make my bed for instance). Then, I rinse my skin with cold water, put some cream on and voilà!
The lemon clears, refreshes and tones the skin, helps to reduce marks and is purifying. It contains enzymes that help the skin to get rid of dead cells. It also helps to get rid of the pollution that gets on the skin.
The sugar helps to gently scrub and exfoliate the skin in order to get rid of dead cells (again).
The honey is good for the skin, purifying, has healing properties and helps to have soft skin. It is antimicrobial and antioxydant.
This helps with dry skin too. Of course, I wouldn't recommend it to people who have severe skin conditions because the lemon can be a bit agressive and scrubbing your skin isn't good when you have skin conditions like eczema, etc.
Notes: I am not a dermatologist, nor a doctor, just somebody who likes to read on natural (and cheap) beauty tips. I just thought I would share the tip with more than my friends in case somebody on mfp is interested. Also, I'm French so sorry for the bad English!
xx
Today I was talking to a friend of mine who asked me what I do to have such a clear skin.
First... I blushed
Then, I told her that my skin cleared up a great deal this year since I started out my "weightloss journey" in January because I now drink a lot of water (which I didn't before); most of which is lemon water.
Also I told her that I have a BEAUTY TIP: when in the morning I squeeze a lemon to get the juice to put in my water bottle, 2 days out of 7, I take the pulp that remains in the squeezer, put it in a little bowl, add a cube of sugar that I grossly break, and add some honey. I mix everything then I put it on dry skin, scrub gently and leave it for 3 to 5 minutes (during that time, I make my bed for instance). Then, I rinse my skin with cold water, put some cream on and voilà!
The lemon clears, refreshes and tones the skin, helps to reduce marks and is purifying. It contains enzymes that help the skin to get rid of dead cells. It also helps to get rid of the pollution that gets on the skin.
The sugar helps to gently scrub and exfoliate the skin in order to get rid of dead cells (again).
The honey is good for the skin, purifying, has healing properties and helps to have soft skin. It is antimicrobial and antioxydant.
This helps with dry skin too. Of course, I wouldn't recommend it to people who have severe skin conditions because the lemon can be a bit agressive and scrubbing your skin isn't good when you have skin conditions like eczema, etc.
Notes: I am not a dermatologist, nor a doctor, just somebody who likes to read on natural (and cheap) beauty tips. I just thought I would share the tip with more than my friends in case somebody on mfp is interested. Also, I'm French so sorry for the bad English!
xx
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Also... If you find the post useful, bump me?? 0
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....and it makes your skin taste great, too!
You have excellent English. I would have never known you're French. Except for the wonderful, natural skin care techiniqe. That's very French.
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Great post! I'm definitely going to try this. Thanks for passing it along.0
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honey + yugort + cucumber joice always hasbeen in many beauty recepies.0
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I always use lemon on my skin.0
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....and it makes your skin taste great, too!
You have excellent English. I would have never known you're French. Except for the wonderful, natural skin care techiniqe. That's very French.
:flowerforyou:
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Great post! I'm definitely going to try this. Thanks for passing it along.
You are very welcome! 0 -
honey + yugort + cucumber joice always hasbeen in many beauty recepies.
Yes, I try different recipes quite often, I just find the lemon+sugar+honey super easy and quick to make in the morning when I'm in a rush! Plus, I feel good using the lemon pulp I otherwise throw away! 0 -
I always use lemon on my skin.
Yeah, it's the best, isn't it?0 -
Yes, I love it! If I use a store product, it completely ruins my skin, it dries it out and it peels it very badly. I've tried 12 different products, and it became expensive. Lemons are the way to goI always use lemon on my skin.
Yeah, it's the best, isn't it? 0 -
Yes, I love it! If I use a store product, it completely ruins my skin, it dries it out and it peels it very badly. I've tried 12 different products, and it became expensive. Lemons are the way to goI always use lemon on my skin.
Yeah, it's the best, isn't it?
Urgh, tell me about it. I'm the exact same! I have really sensitive skin, and if I use a store product, I get huge red patches all over my face, it is not pretty! 0 -
I should try your recepy although I am somehow doubtfull with sugar. because it is not good for skin when you eat it.my skin is so fatty.honey + yugort + cucumber joice always hasbeen in many beauty recepies.
Yes, I try different recipes quite often, I just find the lemon+sugar+honey super easy and quick to make in the morning when I'm in a rush! Plus, I feel good using the lemon pulp I otherwise throw away!0 -
I should try your recepy although I am somehow doubtfull with sugar. because it is not good for skin when you eat it.my skin is so fatty.honey + yugort + cucumber joice always hasbeen in many beauty recepies.
Yes, I try different recipes quite often, I just find the lemon+sugar+honey super easy and quick to make in the morning when I'm in a rush! Plus, I feel good using the lemon pulp I otherwise throw away!
Don't worry, eating it and putting it on your skin are 2 very different things. I've read quite a bit on the subject of sugar as a scrubbing tool (for instance: http://elqalatawy.hubpages.com/hub/Sugar-for-Face-is-all-what-your-Face-Skin-Needs).
But if you have really oily skin, you could do it only once in a while, and more often use half a lemon that you rub on your skin, it works wonders too) 0 -
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bumping - great tip0
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oh i love this! i am going to try. i got two great ideas out of this post- lemon water and facial scrub.0
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....and it makes your skin taste great, too!
You have excellent English. I would have never known you're French. Except for the wonderful, natural skin care techiniqe. That's very French.
:flowerforyou:
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Sounds great!!! I will try! Thanks for sharing!!!! 0
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bump! I'm going to try this!0
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Bump!
Thanks for sharing!0 -
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I'm definitely going to try this. I have horrible blotchy skin. I have been looking for something to do that was all natural & effective. Thanks! 0
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I like to make my own cleanser with green tea, honey and plain yogurt! Natural is the way to go!! I'll have to try this lemon concoction, it sounds nice. 0
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Sounds like something worth trying!
My new discovery is mixing a packet of unflavored gelatin (about 1 TBSP) with 1.5 TBSP of milk, microwaving for 15 seconds... and you have a homemade blackhead remover mask! SOOOOOO much cheaper than Biore strips. (1 box of gelatin, which contained 4 packets, was like $1.32) I did my whole face, with enough leftover that I could have shared with another person. Leave the mask on for at least 15 minutes, until it starts to harden up. Then peel off carefully, rinse at the end to get rid of any leftover residue. (Be sure to peel the mask though, and not wash it off - peeling is what will remove the blackheads!)
Very effective... over a week later and my skin still looks great and feels soft!0 -
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Thank you honey
I should try your recepy although I am somehow doubtfull with sugar. because it is not good for skin when you eat it.my skin is so fatty.honey + yugort + cucumber joice always hasbeen in many beauty recepies.
Yes, I try different recipes quite often, I just find the lemon+sugar+honey super easy and quick to make in the morning when I'm in a rush! Plus, I feel good using the lemon pulp I otherwise throw away!
Don't worry, eating it and putting it on your skin are 2 very different things. I've read quite a bit on the subject of sugar as a scrubbing tool (for instance: http://elqalatawy.hubpages.com/hub/Sugar-for-Face-is-all-what-your-Face-Skin-Needs).
But if you have really oily skin, you could do it only once in a while, and more often use half a lemon that you rub on your skin, it works wonders too)0 -
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oh i love this! i am going to try. i got two great ideas out of this post- lemon water and facial scrub.
Girl, lemon water is great!! I only drink that, it does wonders. I'm not saying it burns fat or whatever, but I know it helps to control sugar cravings, is great for the skin, not caloric at all, good for you in general (and it helps with constipation too 
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....and it makes your skin taste great, too!
You have excellent English. I would have never known you're French. Except for the wonderful, natural skin care techiniqe. That's very French.
:flowerforyou:
^^This!!^^
You people are too sweet!) 0
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