The best skincare routine that women of all ages should follow is one that includes cleansing, toning and moisturizing. There are several natural products available on the Internet and at your local store for this routine but you can also check out your kitchen for great home remedy solutions.

For a nourishing face mask, take one avocado, two spoons of honey and enough fine oatmeal. Mash the ingredients together and make a paste. Massage the paste into your face and throat but avoid the eye area and lips. Leave this face mask to dry for ten minutes and then wash off with warm water.

If you are looking for mild astringent that will function as a refreshing skin toner, take 200 ml of water and bring it to boil over three teaspoons of green tea leaves. Steep the mixture for about 10 minutes and strain it. Store the liquid in the fridge in a plastic pump-spray bottle and use as required on a daily basis.

If you are in a hurry and your skin shows signs of aging then smooth two tablespoons of mayonnaise over your face. You must wash your face and clean it properly before doing this. Avoid the eye and lip areas and let the mayonnaise settle down for 10 minutes. Later, rinse your face and pat dry it. The vegetable oils and egg protein in the mayonnaise make it ideal for treating older skin.

To help remove dull and dead skin cells and for a quick revitalizing session for your face, take six ripe hulled strawberries. Mash them and mix with fine oatmeal or cornflour to make a paste for your face. Use it as a face mask for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water. You will love the effect and like to use this mask on a daily basis.

Taking out for facial steam session every week is very good for nourishing your skin. The right way to take steam is to place a towel over your head and keep your face at least 25 cm from the bowl. You should take steam for at least five minutes before splashing your face with cool water. A good mixture to use for taking steam can be prepared with three cups of water and an some drops of essential oil. You can add peppermint to feel extra fresh. If your skin shines in patches because of the oil try dabbing your face with strained lemon juice and witch hazel from 50:50 ratio mixture.

You can even prepare a minty toner with one tablespoon dried peppermint, half cup witch hazel, half cup rose water and one tablespoon vegetable glycerin. Let the mixture sit in a jar for one week but shake it at least once or twice daily. Strain the mixture after a week and apply with a cotton wool ball as required.




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