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Improving complexion and reducing dark patches on face:

Whether applied to the skin or eaten on a regular basis, almonds are excellent to improve the clarity and complexion of the skin.

Smoothening and clarifying of complexion:

equal quantities of almond oil and honey, mix, and apply to the face as a mask for 15 minutes. To be applied every night.

Reducing dark patches on the face:

soak 10 almonds overnight in water. After discarding the outer skin, grind the almonds with 1 tablespoon of milk(or yoghurt). Mix in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Cream into a ?ne paste. Apply daily to affected area. Prepared mixture can last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Smoothen wrinkles, tighten skin:

Grapefruit and yoghurt face mask

  • 1/2 grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/3 cup of yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp. Of lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for 1 hour. Apply to clean face and leave on for 15 minutes. Use this recipe up to once a week.

Green tea toner

  • 1 tbsp. Powdered green tea
  • 1/2 cup puri?ed hot water

Mix tea with hot water, whisk until a little thick. When mixture cools to room temperature apply to face, (using a gauze or in a spray bottle). Do not rinse. Mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Oily skin:

Apple & yoghurt cleanser

  • 1/8 medium apple peeled and cored
  • 2 tbsp. Yoghurt
  • 1/2 tsp. Honey
  • 1/2 tsp. Lemon juice

Blend in food processor, (or whisk by hand) for 30 seconds. Store in a clean and properly sealed container. If kept in refrigerator, mixture can last for 4 days.

Malic acid and vit.C in apples help dissolve grease and dirt under and on the skin surface.

Tomato & strawberry face/body mask

  • 2 medium tomatoes peeled and seeded
  • 6 medium strawberries
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp. Rolled oats

Puree tomatoes and strawberries in a blender, food processor or by hand. Add remaining ingredients and mix for approx. 1 minute. Use mask immediately for best results. Leave on skin for 10-15 minutes. Excellent for any area on the body that may have blemished or tendency to get blackheads.

Dry skin:

Honey face/body wash

  • 1/2 tbsp. Honey
  • 1 tbsp. Oat or rice bran
  • 2/3 to 1 tbsp. Warm water

Mix the ingredients together in the palm of your hand. Then massage gently in circular motion on skin to be cleaned. Rinse thoroughly. Discard unused portion.

Avocado face mask

  • 1/4 cup ripe avocado (mashed)
  • 1/2 tsp. Honey
  • 1 tsp. Finely ground almonds
  • 1/2 tsp. Lemon juice

Mix all ingredients to a creamy consistency. Use immediately. Leave on clean dry face for 15 minutes. Repeat up to once a week. Avocado helps nourish dull skin, and almonds help remove dead cells and improve complexion.

Sensitive skin:

Cucumber moisturizing mask

  • 1/3 cucumber (peeled and seeded)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp. Ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp. Honey
  • 2 tbsp. Rolled oats

Puree all ingredients in blender, food processor, or by hand. Use immediately. Leave on clean dry skin for 15 minutes. Can be repeated up to 2 times a week. Cucumber helps sooth sensitive skin, and honey and egg yolk provide a barrier against harsh environmental factors.

Honey and peach face scrub

  • 1/2 cup peach pulp and peel (mashed)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Mix all ingredients together. Massage gently in circular motions on skin for 1 minute. Leave on for 2 minutes.
Peach enzymes allow for gentle exfoliation, that also improves the skin's complexion.