A
collection of little secrets to help protect
your skin. Keep in mind, written mainly
for people with acne, but there are many
tips that absolutely apply to other skin
conditions like wrinkles, puffiness, discoloration,
and much more. These suggestions can truly
transform your skin into the soft, smooth,
clear complexion you've always wanted...
Pass it on...
DRINK
LOTS OF CLEAN WATER.
Distilled
is the purest water available. Drinking
water throughout the day will keep your
body effectively flushing toxins through
your kidneys instead of your skin. Remember,
your body is around 70% water and if your
cells get dehydrated, they will not be
able to function well. You must have an
abundance of water to perform every task
the body requires which of course includes
repairing damaged cells which will help
your skin heal and keep it healthy.
DO
NOT OVER-WASH YOUR FACE.
This
is the hardest thing in the world to do
if you're broken out. But, if you're skin
is very dry then your body will over-produce
oils to replenish your overly-dried skin
thereby causing acne. This becomes a vicious
cycle whereby you have to wash your face
to keep it clean, but washing too much can
actually cause you to break out! It is very
important to promote the natural balance
of your skin by not washing more than twice
a day and also using moisturizers and toners
that don't clog pores.
GET
AN ALOE VERA PLANT.
If
you have any scars or red marks, break off
a small piece, break open the leaf and apply
it everyday. When done shaving, rub the
gel on your neck and tender spots or cuts
and same goes for your legs. Aloe Vera has
been used for thousands of years and has
been called a "miracle plant"
for its healing properties. Watch razor
burn diminish and cuts heal quickly.
YOUR
SKIN IS BEGGING FOR NUTRIENTS.
Make
sure you are getting all the nutrients your
skin needs to stay healthy. It is vitally
important you are eating and drinking natural
& organic nutrients all day long. An
obvious one is Vitamin E- a great source
for this is Unrefined Wheat Germ Oil (about
220% RDA of Vitamin E per serving) which
you can get at any health food store.
ORGANIC
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND FACIAL MASKS.
Once
in a while, instead of using soap, moisturizer
and/or toner, mix about 2-3 cups of distilled
water with a 1/2 cup of raw, organic, unfiltered
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. You can buy
this at any health store and it is very
cheap. Apple Cider Vinegar is extremely
anti-bacterial, alkalising and soothing
to the skin. You could also use a mask If
you use clays, make sure they are pure and
mix them with Apple Cider Vinegar instead
of water. This is a very deep cleanse and
nourishing to the skin. Also, consider taking
saunas, steam baths, or at home- very hot
baths You will sweat out a lot of toxins
and feel great. Afterward, cool off with
a shower, and splash on some watered down
Apple Cider Vinegar
EXFOLIATE
DEAD SKIN CELLS.
Use
a small, soft loofah sponge to exfoliate
all the dead skin cells and dirt which clog
pores. Washing with just your hands may
not be enough, because you will not scrub
away some of the dirt and dead skin cells
that can clog your pores. Scrub very softly
with warm water and your face soap. Look
for a facial scrub for help.
CLEAN
OUT OLD WASTE.
It
is also vitally important that you clean
yourself out so all of the toxins stuck
in your body go out through your colon instead
of your skin. Eat a lot more fibre as this
will keep your colon clean and greatly increase
your body's ability to eliminate toxins.
You need to eat a lot more organic whole
grains (wild rice, brown rice, millet, quinoa),
organic fresh fruits (blueberries, dates,
figs, etc.), organic fresh raw vegetables
chewed well, beans (not re-fried or with
lard), and organic nuts (raw, unsalted).
RAW
GARLIC- NATURE'S MOST POTENT HERB.
Organic
and raw. Put at least 3 cloves in a blender
with juice and drink it down. It will make
the drink a little spicy, that's all. Garlic
is the best, most effective broad spectrum
anti-biotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal herb
known. It kills all the bad guys without
harming any of the good guys. In fact, in
laboratory tests, it has been diluted to
1 part in125,000 and still killed bacteria.
So, yes, it's great if you get sick or have
a virus of any kind. It's great for your
heart and blood- whole books have been written
about it, but remember, it must be raw.
Your skin will have a real tough time breaking
out if you have some raw garlic in your
system.
GET
A GOOD SHOWER FILTER.
Filters
will take out the chlorine, fluoride, copper,
pathogens, viruses, dirt, and other horrible
pollutants. Remember, you're trying to clean
your skin and hair. The last thing you want
to do is add in more toxins that will age
your skin, dry your hair, and make you break
out. Use warm water when washing your face
and cool water to soap off.
CUT
OUT THE SUGAR.
Some
Researchers call acne "Diabetes of
the skin," meaning your body has great
difficulty digesting sugar. Cut way down
on sugar for a week or two and see if there's
any effect. This includes soft drinks and
every other food that contains a high quantity
of sugar
CUT
OUT THE JUNK.
Toxins
you consume everyday in the form of processed
foods, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, cheese,
chocolate, cream, eggs, fried foods, hydrogenated
oils, margarine, fish, meat, poultry, and
butter. A lot of these foods are laced with
antibiotics, poisons, chemicals, insecticides,
herbicides, toxins etc.... Eat with awareness
and sensitivity so that you know what your
body and skin react to the worst. Look for
Certified Organic Foods.
WASH
YOUR PILLOWCASES AND TOWELS FREQUENTLY.
There
is a tremendous build up of dirt and oils
from your hair and skin. Anything that touches
your face should be clean and fresh.
STOP
TOUCHING YOUR FACE.
You
will find acne developing wherever you scratch,
rest your hands or play with your face.
Watch carefully during the day.
USE
ALL-ORGANIC SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS.
Use
skin-care products that don't create free
radicals and attack your body with more
toxins. Use products that will nourish,
protect, and clean your skin with nutrients
without causing irritation, dryness, acne,
or any of the other serious problems associated
with almost all commercial skin-care products.
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