Traveling to Citrus country. Part 1.

Country of oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit can offer magical skin care. Masks, lotions, tonics and others are good for all types of skin. Masks with lemon are especially good for greasy skin. Masks with lemon juice refresh, whiten and nourish skin greatly. After orange masks skin becomes shining and velvety. For dry and normal skin you can use masks from mandarins. Grapefruit, like lemon, whitens skin, but more softly.

Masks for any type of skin. Clean an orange and slice to thin circles and put on the face and neck. In 20 minutes take mask away and rinse the face with cool water. It’s fine vitaminous mask.
Press a half a lemon and mix with 1 tablespoon honey. Put mask on the face with brush for 20 minutes. Then clean face with cold water. This mask isn’t recommended for sensitive skin.

Masks for greasy skin. Mix juice of half a lemon with 1 white-egg. Put on the face with brush. In 15-20 minutes clean with cool water. This mask draws pores well.
Mix 1 tablespoon wheat flour with grapefruit juice. Put on the face for 15-20 minutes, and then wash face with warm water. Mask nourishes skin well.

Mask for skin with acne. Mix beaten white-egg with juice of half a lemon and add 1 tablespoon ground oaten flakes. Put mask on the face for 20 minutes. Then wash the face with fresh tea added to water.

Mask for normal and dry skin. Reduce mandarin in mixer together with peel. Add 1 tablespoon sour cream. Put mask on the face with brush for 15-20 minutes. Wash face with cool water.

Anti-aging masks. Orange mask is fine biostimulants. Take juice of half an orange and mix it with 1 tablespoon oaten flakes and 1 tablespoon milk. Put mixture on the face for 20 minutes, and then wash face with warm water.
Mix 1 yolk with ½ teaspoon vegetable oil and juice of half a lemon. Put the mixture on the face and neck. In 15-20 minutes wash face with warm water and then rinse with cold one.

And finally the famous recipe from Madame de Pompadour. Mix one lemon grated with peel and 100 ml of spirit. Filter mixture through gauze. Then add a glass of sour cream or cream, 1 beaten white-egg and 1 teaspoon glycerin. Put mask on the face for 15-20 minutes and then take it away with piece of cotton wool.

Masks with mineral water

In fact there are many useful for skin components in mineral water. Expensive thermal sprays can be changed with mineral water. Small drops of mineral water are like micro massage for skin and it moistens skin greatly. Sprinkle face with mineral water once a day. Especially it is useful in winter. If you have carbonated mineral water, you need to keep it opened for 30-40 minutes before using. If you like the idea to use mineral water, here you’ll find some recipes of nice masks for different types of skin.

The mask for normal skin tones, moistens and whitens skin. Mix 5 drops of lemon juice in 50 ml. of mineral water, add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal. Keep for half an hour and put on the face. In 15 minutes wash your face with cool mineral water.

The mask for dry skin softens and moistens skin and also prevents from wrinkles. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 50 ml. of mineral water. Put on the face for 10 minutes. Wash with cool mineral water.

The mask for grease skin makes skin color better, shortens pores and fight with acne. Take juice of half a lemon, ¼ glass of mineral water and add 1 teaspoon of glycerin. Use this mixture for cleansing face in the morning and evening. Keep lotion in the fridge.

Anti-aging mask. Mix 1 tablespoon flour, 50 g. fresh yeast and ½ teaspoon sugar. Mix this mixture in ¾ glass of mineral water and keep in the warm place for 2-3 hours. Then put the mixture on the face. In 20 minutes wash face with mineral water and put nourishing cream on the face. Repeat this procedure 2-3 times a week during a month.

Mask for all types of skin. Mix 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon glycerin. Add 2 tablespoons mineral water and 1 teaspoon oatmeal, stirring slowly. Put this mask on the face for 15-20 minutes and then wash with cool mineral water.

And finally the mask for special situations. If you need to have fresh, smooth, tender and pink skin right now, make this procedure. Take two bath towels and two bowls with very hot mineral water and very cold mineral water (better with ice). Apply a thick layer of rich cream on the cleansing face. Wet one towel in the hot water and put on the face. Wait for cooling down and then change it to towel wetted in the cold water. Keep it on the face before warming of it. Then put cream again and make hot compress and then cold one. And repeat procedure 5-6 times. This mask has short-term but great effect.

Original lotions against acne

Today you are offered two original recipes of lotions, which help to fight with acne. Lotions from birch and oak barks are fine means for care of problem skin inclined to acne. Lotions have tonic, antibacterial and antiphlogistic effects.

Pour dried and milled birch bark with cold boiled water in proportion 1:5. Keep infusing for 8 hours and then filter. Use for cleaning of the face every day.

Pour 2 table-spoons of dried oak bark with ½ liter of water and boil for 5 minutes. Then filter the decoction and use for cleaning the facial skin.

Also you can add juice of small grapefruit and 1 table-spoon of spirit to oak decoction. This lotion is usually used 2-3 times a day for skin with acne and pustules. After procedure rinse the face with warm water.

Acne skin care cures

It is a fact that no one wants to have acne. But once you have it, you have no other option but to fight back. So what should you do if you are a victim of this skin disorder? Does it have a cure? Yes, there are many types of cures that you can use.

Obviously, acne treatments are aimed at those who are already suffering from acne. If you do not have any breakouts, then you do not need to worry about acne treatment, but you still need to consider acne prevention. This article is for those who are already experiencing acne breakouts.

Creams, Gels and Liquids. You can choose from a number of non-prescription creams, gels and liquids which are available for treating acne. Bottled creams and liquids are not difficult to find and are also easy to use. Creams and gels are easy to apply. You just have to be careful not to rub it too hard on your face. Rather, be as gentle as you can. Vitamin E, a natural antioxidant, is commonly found in these creams and gels. Vitamin E helps the body get rid of unwanted free radicals that result from exposure to various kinds of pollution. This in turn helps in improving overall complexion.

Pills to Combat Acne. Pills can be used to fight acne. Health agencies are authorized to give the green signal to these pills so that they are available for the public. Nevertheless, these pills can have adverse side effects. You could be allergic to the contents in the pill. It could even worsen the existing acne.

You are strongly advised to contact your doctor before consuming any of these pills. You have to be sure that your body won't adversely react to these oral treatments for acne. When you're sure that you won't have any allergies with these pills, you are safe to use them.

Laser Treatment to fight Acne. This type of treatment is used when the acne flare-up is too severe to handle. Laser therapies work by targeting intense light onto the skin. The laser light penetrates the upper layer of the skin to burn off the acne. Some patients are initially hesitant to go for this treatment because they are concerned of the scars that the treatment might leave. But know that the treatment also stimulates production of collagen through the application of red light. This makes new skin grow which makes the scars less visible than before.

It has become possible since recent years to obtain laser treatment kits from the market for home use. So laser treatment too is not at all difficult to avail of but be sure of what is right for you.

Resolve five common skin care problems!

Your skin has the ability to heal, renew and protect itself with the proper care. The causes of skin imperfections include hormonal changes, reduction in collagen production, free-radical damage, poor nutrition, solar radiation and pollution. If you have problem skin, choose products that optimize your skin's ability to repair itself.

Broken Capillaries: Dry, delicate or mature skin that is thin and fragile is most susceptible to broken capillaries. When blood no longer pumps through the tiny capillaries and the capillary walls weaken, they lose their elasticity, collapse and become visible on the surface. Abrasive cleansers and facial scrubs, alcohol, caffeine, certain drugs, harsh cosmetics, forceful massage, cold weather, extreme winds, overexposure to the sun and spicy foods can all be triggers. Protecting your skin in cold or windy weather can help prevent broken capillaries. Bioflavonoid supplements may reduce redness and strengthen capillaries. Use gentle products that contain aloe and essential oils of lavender and chamomile to help soothe capillaries.

Age Spots: Blotches of pigmentation may result from perfumes, excessive sun exposure or the interaction of medications (such as birth control pills) and sun exposure. In responses, your skin has tried to protect itself by producing an overabundance of melanin -- the pigmented cells in your skin. The most important thing you can do to prevent new age spots is to wear sunscreen when exposed to sunlight.

You can repair your skin with products containing antioxidants, such as vitamin C, that have been shown to clarify skin and help to reverse dye effects of sun damage. Licorice extract is nature's most subtle and yet effective skin lightener. It has depigmenting effects and inhibits melanin synthesis.

Uneven Skin: Discoloration can also be the result of inflammation caused by acne, harsh chemicals or trauma. Uneven skin is typically from poor skin care and large pore size. Other causes are seborrhea dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and its cousin, perioral dermatitis. For uneven skin, my most popular treatment is self-heating microdermabrasion crystals that are made with micronized bamboo. Again, vitamin C comes to the rescue with its ability to even out skin tone and boost collagen production, reduce skin damage caused by free radicals and improve skin texture.

Rosacea: Although the cause of the disorder is unknown, it is clear that rosacea is aggravated by extremes of temperature, sunlight, alcohol, hot drinks, spicy foods and emotional stress. They cause the already congested and weakened blood vessels to dilate even further and the skin's sensitive surface to become irritated and inflamed. People with naturally thin skin may also be more prone to the condition.

Rosacea is typically found in light-skinned patients and may be exacerbated by estrogens or changes in hormones. Tartar control toothpaste can also provoke it. For rosacea-prone skin skin-care products are recommended that contain green tea extract, which has a calming effect. For rosacea and broken capillaries you need avoid products that contain alcohol, a lot of fragrance or antiaging ingredients, such as high concentrations of vitamin C or glycolic acid. Also chemical-free sun protection is recommended.

Acne: Acne is typically caused by the interaction of bacteria, hormones and sebum (oil from the hair follicle). A conscientious skin-care regime can combat some causes. Use a weekly facial scrub followed by a facial mask. Spot-treating blemishes with a formulation of bacteria-fighting essential oils such as tea tree, neroli or lemon oil can help them heal faste.

Use cleansers and topical treatments designed for acne-prone skin and avoid anything, including sunscreens, that are not explicitly non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. Supplementing with B vitamins and zinc may also help. Green tea and lavender have both been shown to have antibacterial properties when used topically.

Homemade masks for greasy skin

To understand if your skin is greasy or oily, you should look through the next oily skin type checklist. Oily skin feels very greasy. The texture is often very thick and coarse. There are large, visible pores. After a wash it feels fine. By midday it looks shiny. Often break out in spots. Those, who have greasy skin, know that it looks shiny, thick, and dull colored. So you should care about such skin very carefully, taking into consideration its traits. Today I offer some special masks for greasy skin.

For this mask you need 1 tea-spoon of lemon juice, 2 whites of egg, 3 tea-spoons of honey, 1 cup of strawberries and 4 drops of any favorite essential oil. Mix all these ingredients carefully and put on the face. In 10 minutes wash the face.

Banana mask is as original sedative for skin. You need 1 banana, 1 table-spoon of honey, some drops of lemon or orange juice. Make banana puree, add honey and mix carefully. Add juice and put the mask on the face. Wash the face in 15 minutes.

Herbal mask against acne fits both adults and teenagers. Grind ½ cup of mint and ½ cup of coriander. Add some water and add 1 table-spoon of zinc-powder, mix everything carefully and put on the face. Wait for some minutes and wash the face.

Clay mask for problem skin is very universal. It cleans skin very well and also nourishes and moistens skin effectively. You need black clay, 1 tea-spoon of honey, water or milk, favorite essential oil. Mix water or milk with clay (proportion 2:1); add honey, some drops of essential oil. Put the mask on the face and keep for 15 minutes.

Onion against acne

You’ll be surprised known that onion, this kitchen vegetable, can be used in the fight against acne, for skin whitening and so on. Today I offer some recipes of masks for face skin from onion. These masks fit for all types of skin.

Mask from plum against acne. Take 1 table-spoon of onion juice, pulp of 7 cooked plums and 2 tea-spoons of olive-oil. Mix all ingredients and put on the face, especially on the area of acne. Leave for 30 minutes and then wash the face.

Take 1 table-spoon of onion juice, 1 table-spoon of carrot juice, 1 yolk and 1 table-spoon of olive-oil. Mix all ingredients carefully and put on the face. Wash the mask from face in 20 minutes. This mask has tonic effect.

Take 2 table-spoon of onion juice, 1 pear and ¼ glass of milk. Knead a pear and mix pulp with milk and onion juice. Put on the face and leave for 15-20 minutes. It is mask for skin whitening.

Also you can make another mask from freckles. You need ½ of apple, 1 table-spoon of honey, 1 tea-spoon of ascorbic acid, 1 yolk, 1 table-spoon of apple vinegar, 3 table-spoons of vegetable oil and 2 table-spoons of onion juice. Mix all ingredients carefully. Put on the places with freckles and leave for 30 minutes. Generally apples and apple vinegar recover acid skin integument and have tonic effect for skin.

If you have wrinkles on the skin and feel discomfort because of skin dryness, you need potato mask. Take 1 table-spoon of onion juice, 1 potato, ¼ l. of milk and 1 table-spoon of honey. Boil a potato in milk and make potato mash, mix with honey and onion juice. Put on the face and leave for 20 minutes. For more effectiveness mask can be washed with mineral water.


Women are getting crazy about fitness and gorgeousness nowadays. However over consciousness can lead to dreadful results. Unusual practices often result in abnormalities. Many women take drugs like lexapro to avoid depression but this can cause significant weight gain. For example women suffering from obesity should try to loose cellulite by exercise and using gym equipment of high quality like weider fitness equipment to make the body sleeker. Do not use creams, face washes and masks without knowing your skin type. First find out weather you got oily, dry or normal skin and then go for further beauty tips. Always keep your knowledge up-to-date about the common issues like breast cancer treatment, laser treatment and weight loss training etc.

Summer is the season of décolleté

Sure summer is the best time for vacation. We enjoy sun, sea, warm sand. Women wear open clothes, sabot. And almost every piece of skin is opened rapt looks of men. And of course, one of the most important parts for women in summer is area of décolleté. Today I offer some recipes and tips for skin in the area of décolleté.

If the skin isn’t very clean, with acne, you should rub skin on the shoulders, upper parts of the back and breast with lotion from calendula. To prepare lotion, pour 1 table-spoon of dried flowers of calendula with 2 glasses of boiling water and leave for an hour. Then add 2 table-spoons of vodka or cologne.

To make breast skin healthy and to saturate it with oxygen, prepare rejuvenated lotion. Boil 2 tea-spoons of dried mint in the ½ liter of water for 2 minutes. Then add fruit vinegar and keep to cool. Add 2 table-spoons of rose water and rub upper parts of breast and back regularly. Keep lotion in the bottle from dark glass.

Generally you can make very simple masks for décolleté skin care. Put sour cream, kefir or sour milk on the neck, area of décolleté, shoulders. In 15 minutes wash mask with warm water. Such masks nourish skin very good and renew its elasticity.

And finally here is the special mask for area of décolleté. Mix 1 table-spoon of curd with 1 table-spoon of any cream (I use Nivea in blue tin). Put the mask on the skin for 20 minutes. Then wash the mask with warm water and rinse with cool water.


As summer is the vacation period so it's the ideal time to go for accomplishment of body health. Swimming is the best exercise and it's open in summer. But you can join a gym to tone up your body using elliptical machine and tread mills. However patients suffering from heart disease must not go for heavy exercise in contrast to this they can use diet plans like mayo clinic diet made especially for heart patients to loose weight before surgery of heart. To avoid fatigue one can intake magnesium and cobalt supplements. Skin needs extra care in summer while going out in crowded places you have a constant threat of skin infestation like scabies etc. use sun block to avoid your normal skin from being freckled.

Fortuitous acne before party

Of course if you see acne on the face you won’t be glad to any party or holiday. But you have an opportunity to fight with it effectively. There is a recipe of the mixture, which I want to offer today. This mixture can help if you use it for some times during at least two days.

You should pound to powder 1 pill of Streptocid and add some borated petrolatum and 1 drop of brilliant green. Mix all ingredients and it must be evenly colored pasty mixture. Clean the face before the procedure. Put some mixture on the acne. In 15-20 minutes take away the mixture with cotton wad and rub this place with lotion.

Summer masks for skin

For normal skin. Take 2-3 plums, clean from peel and knead. Add ½ tea-spoon of sour cream and 1 tea-spoon of starch. Mix everything and put on the face and neck for 20-30 minutes. Then wash with warm water.

For normal and grease skin. Make juice from one peach. Add some milk and 1 table-spoon of oatmeal. Mix everything and put on the face for 20-30 minutes. Then wash with cold water. Here is another variant of this mask. Knead one peach and add 1 tea-spoon of starch or oat flour. Put mask on the face for 20 minutes and then wash with warm water.

For dry skin. Knead 1 peach and add some camomile infusion. Put on the face for 20 minutes and then wash with warm water. Nourishing lotion for dry skin is made from melon. Make juice from some layers of melon. Mix 1 table-spoon of juice with the same amount of boiled milk and mineral water. Clean face and neck with melon lotion twice a day. I want to remind that melon contains vitamin A, which is responsible for beauty and youth of skin. Also melon lotion has whitening effect.

For grease skin and skin with acne I recommend tomato mask. Put on the face layers of tomatoes with beaten white of egg. And clean acne face skin with mixture of tomato juice and glycerin.

For any type of skin. Make juice from melon. You need 2 table-spoons of melon juice. Mix 100 gram of semolina with 1 egg yolks (beaten). Add 2 tea-spoons of honey, ½ tea-spoon of salt and finally 2 table-spoons of melon juice. Put the mask on the face and neck for 15-20 minutes. This mask nourishes, refreshes, moistens and smoothes skin.

Salt ice and pumpkin against acne

If you have acne rash on face skin, I advise you to clean skin with salt ice, which you can make by yourself easily. Dissolve 1 table-spoon of salt in 1 glass of boiling water. Freeze salt water in the ice cups in the fridge. Massage the face with a block of ice until thawing. When face skin will take up, wash the face.

Then make a mask from pumpkin. Cover acne rash with pulp of fresh pumpkin. Keep for some minutes and then wash the face. Also you should remember that one of the most effective remedies against acne is pumpkin seeds. Eat seeds as often as possible and enjoy your beautiful skin.

Special mask for your nose

The most beautiful nose loses all its beauty if you can see enlarged pores on it. Mixture of surplus of skin fat with dust bridges pores. And pores become repugnant “black dots” – acne. Even hardest scrub can’t manage them. So you have to use the special mask.

Beat up white of egg, add 1 tea-spoon of sauerkraut juice and mix carefully. With wad of cotton wool put the mixture on the skin of the nose and around it. When the first layer gets dry, put the second one and so on, until mixture will be over. After it keep the mask on the face for 5 minutes more.

Wet wad of cotton wool or piece of gauze in warm strong tea and take away the mask from skin carefully. Wash cleaned face with cool water and dry with soft napkin. Sure you’ll see a charming nose after this procedure.