The Summer is here, say goodbye to the chapped dull skin and Hello to that fresh radiant glow. What's more important then looking and feeling fresh... Here's how to achieve it the natural way:
*For a radiant complexion : Slice a few grapes in half and rub the cut sides over clean skin. “The fruit acids are natural exfoliators,” explains Regine Berthelot, head aesthetician at the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza in New York City.
*Wake up tired, puffy eyes Cut two slices from a chilled cumber with a chilled eye cream (store yours in the fridge). Apply it from the outer corners of your eyes toward your nose. “This helps drain excess fluid in the area,” says Annet King, director of global education at Dermalogica.
*Zap blemishes with two ingredients homeopaths have used for centuries: anti-inflammatory arnica and antibacterial tea tree oil.
•Make a facial mask more effective by applying it in the shower, where steam opens pores so ingredients can penetrate
Get bronzed without the sun—or self-tanners. Mix 1 teaspoon organic sunscreen and a pinch of loose mineral bronzer, ground coffee or cocoa powder in your palm, then blend it over your face for an instant (protective!)
•To firm your jaw, neck, and throat, yoga expert and instructor Annelise Hagen suggests doing this “Kiss the Ceiling” move every day: slowly tilt your head back, pucker up, and try to kiss the ceiling; repeat 4 times.
Preserve your hair color by avoiding shampoos that contain sulfates. “They’re a form of detergent that can fade color or make it brassy,” according to cosmetic chemist Alec Batis.
•Create tousled waves with this trick from stylist John Masters: dissolve 1 tablespoon sea salt in a spray bottle filled with 8 ounces warm spring water, then add 10 drops of organic lavender oil; shake well, then spritz on damp hair and let it air-dry.
•Strengthen hair with a mayo mask (its cholesterol plumps the cuticle, Rusk stylist Sean James says): comb 1/2 cup mayo through wet hair, wait 15 minutes, and rinse with cool water; shampoo as usual.
- Keep in mind that you are what you eat. According to experts every 35 days your skin replaces itself and your body makes new cells from the food you eat. What you consume literally becomes you. A healthy varied diet is very important in overall health. Make sure you drink plenty of water and eat your 5 a day. Here is a list of some foods you should aim to incorporate in your diet for young radiant fresh skin.
