Tips Healthy for Your Skin

Puffiness under your eyes

Common causes of this puffiness are lack of sleep and drinking excessive alcohol.
To reduce the puffiness, you can apply a cold compress until the area returns to it's original state. If alcohol is the culpret, increase your intake of fluids to rehydrate the skin.

Homemade Skin Care Recipe: Easy facial
submitted by Andrea, McAllen, TX 78501

Tip description / details:This is done to make skin smoother. Might also help with pimples.
Ingredients:1 tablespoon honey; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon olive oil

How to prepare:Beat the egg yoke with a fork, add the oil and blend well. Add the honey using a spoon that you have rinsed with hot water and blend well again.

How to use:Smear it all over your face with your fingers, except do not cover your eyes. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse it off.

Results (observed by submitter):I applied it at night for 15 minutes. When I removed it my skin felt smoother. In the morning when I woke up, my pimples looked minimized and my skin still remained soft.

Homemade Skin Care Recipe: Skin-softening avocado mask
submitted by Hollie, Perth, Australia
Tip description / details:This fantastic homemade face mask is used at the famed East Hampton Spa. I use it on my combination skin and it works perfectly.
Ingredients:1/2 avocado; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate); 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, adds extra moisture)
How to prepare:Place all ingredients in a bowl and blend together to form a smooth paste.
How to use:Apply to slightly damp skin, leave for 10-15 minutes the wash off using cool water. For a mini facial, exfoliate then steam before applying mask.
Results (observed by submitter):My normally dry, flaky, skin was soft, smooth and glowing.
Costs involved:A few dollars