On the Watsons last week, I saw this new Purederm Dalgi-Yogurt (Strawberry-Yogurt) Mask from Korea and decided to try it out since it looked yummy, delicious and good for the skin.

But I was thinking it would also be good if we could make a mask from fresh ingredients minus all the additional chemicals and preservatives.

I did a little research and found a strawberry-yogurt facial mask recipe that I would definitely make as soon as the strawberry season arrives.

What You Need:

• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 tbsp. of yogurt

Instruction:

Mash strawberries and add yogurt. Mix till smooth. Smooth over skin and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

This recipe is good to soften the skin and to remove impurities. And it`s nice if you can make an extra batch that you can eat while letting the mask sit for 20 mins. Better than the commercial masks that would leave you craving for strawberries and leave it just like that. ;)

Have a great time!

It’s not really a secret right now. All of us know Ancient ladies bathed in milk to keep their skin smooth and good looking. Since we can’t bathe in camel’s milk these days and we aren’t able to take milk baths every time, here’s a little beauty recipe using milk that you can do regularly to keep your skin smooth and fine.

All you need is:

• Powdered/ Fresh Milk and
• Lemon Juice

Apply and leave it on your skin for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off.

That’s everything! Easy, right?

Milk is a natural moisturizer that softens the skin. The lactic acid in milk is also known as a gentle, natural exfoliant that removes dead skin cells to reveal younger skin.

Lemon which is rich in Vitamin C is known to whiten and cleanse the skin and to kill bacteria.

The original recipe, which I learned from my Mom uses Philippine Lemon/Lime called Calamansi which Filipinos use as a natural skin whitener. Filipinos rub it on their elbows and dark spots to even out their skin tone.

We’ve got plenty of Calamansi in the fridge right now and I can’t wait to make the mask later.

Try it and you’ll feel your skin has become softer right away.

Enjoy!

 Photo Credit:Powerhealths

I wear a lot of make-up during weekends. Foundation and all that. But I was so tired last Sunday, I didn`t realize I fell asleep and forgot to wipe it all off! The next day, I felt like my pores are all clogged up and my skin couldn`t breathe. So I cleansed my face, got a pack of Shizuoka green tea and threw it on a bowl of hot water for a facial steam! I haven`t had a good steam in years, anyway!

Facial steams are good to open up the pores so it`s easier to remove sebum and other impurities that got down there. It can also help circulation and is good for relaxation. If you have colds, it would certainly help you to breathe easier as it will clear out your nasal passages.

All you need is a bowl of hot water (which isn`t supposed to be so hot `cause the steam might scald your skin), chamomile, lavender tea or whatever tea you`ve got, and a towel to cover your head to keep the steam from flying away. ;p

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Once or twice a month would be enough to get rid of the trapped oil and dirt. Steaming too often can cause dry skin, so steam in moderation even if you love doing it. ;)

The tea smelled amazing and I really had a great time, and I`m grateful for God for awesomeness of simple things. It makes my heart smile every time I realize that He is the author of small things that makes life sweeter every day.