Thursday, February 26, 2009

Skin care from kitchen - carrot

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When it comes to skin care, Retinol as a molecule is very small and capable of penetrating the skin's outer layer and regenerating the deeper layers that contain collagen and elastin. When it penetrates the skin, it stimulates the production of elastin and collagen resulting is smoother and more elastic skin. Importance of Retinol has been long known about in a form of homemade facial masks. Carrot is an excellent source of Retinol.
carrot juice is capable of helping the digestive system function normally. Since the digestive system is closely related with the health of the skin, they should help reduce acne breakouts.
carrot is filled with Retin A, It is enormous in its ability to rejuvenate the deeper layers of the skin, but has also been present in a form of carrot as a facial masks' bases for ages.

Next time you are peeling carrots, boil 2-3 separately. When cooked, mash them and mix with 4 tablespoons of honey. Apply to your face, keep on for 10 minutes and wash off. Your skin will feel smooth and elastic

Carrot Facial Mask

Ingredients:

2-3 large carrots
4 1/2 tablespoons honey

Preparation:

1) Cook carrots, then mash.
2) Mix with honey.
3) Apply gently to the skin and wait 10 minutes.
4) Rinse off with cool water.

Cream Cheese and Carrot Face Mask

Ingredients:

1 medium size carrot
2 tablespoons of cream cheese

Preparation

1) Mash a carrot
2) Use 2 tablespoons of it
3) Mix with a tablespoon of cream cheese
4) Apply to face and neck
5) After 15 min rinse the face off water.

Anti-aging Carrot Face Mask

Use carrot juice either store bought or by extracting it yourself.
Add one egg yolk and a few drops of olive oil.
Mix it all and apply to face and neck.
Rinse off after 20-25min using luke warm water.

Carrot Honey Mask

Mix a tea spoon of honey, a spoon of grated carrot and a bit of olive oil. Mix all ingredients and put on your face for 15.min. like a facial mask.Rinse with water.This face mask is good for wrinkled and dry skin. Enjoy it.

Carrot Face Mask
This carrot face mask is perfect for oily skin and helps prevent wrinkles.


2 large carrots
1 tbsp. natural honey
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 fresh lemon
Mineral water

Peal the carrots and steam until soft. Mash the carrots into a creamy consistency. Carrots help protect the skin from free radicals and promote the regeneration of healthy skin cells.
Mix in 1 tbsp. of all natural honey. For centuries, honey has been used as a natural remedy for many types of ailments. Honey is known to help reduce inflammation and swelling and even kills germs.
Stir in 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Olive oil is the perfect skin care product since it helps nourish and clean the skin at the same time, leaving your skin supple and glowing.
Squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice into the face mask mixture. Lemon is a natural astringent and will help clean greasy skin. The amount of lemon you should add depends on your skin. If your skin tends to dry easily, add only 8 to 10 drops; if you skin tends to be oily, add up to 1 tbsp. of lemon juice.
Mix in enough mineral water to give the face mask a creamy consistency. The more lemon juice you added, the less water is needed for this step. Don't add too much, or your face mask will be runny. If you feel that the mixture does not need extra liquid, it is not necessary to include the water.
Gently wash your face and neck with warm water and pat dry. Apply the mask evenly to your face and allow it to set for 15 minutes. Rinse your face and neck again with warm water and pat dry

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