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    Default Homemade BHA and AHA masks (plus other cheap & fun skincare stuff)

    Considered the safest exfoliants (no walnut shell for you- put it down!). The masks will have a cumulative effect over time which is far more gentle for the skin.

    Hell Notes for Beauty Blog:
    A recipe for a BHA mask and info about AHAs and BHAs
    "Naturally derived AHA and BHA'S, as well as synthetic types that professionals
    use in higher concentrations (such as chemical peels), are ideal for treating
    wrinkles, fine lines, dryness, acne, sunspots and helps even out your skin tone." http://hellnotesforbeauty.blogspot.c...oxy-acids.html

    Kristin's Guide: A comprehensive list of common household ingredients which can be used to benefit skin . http://www.kristensguide.com/Health/...e_products.asp

    Yahoo Voices DIY beauty products: More masks, A Cindy Crawford skincare tip and great homemadetips for acne prone skin!http://voices.yahoo.com/homemade-alp...28.html?cat=69

    Livestrong.com:
    "....water-soluble
    AHAs are frequently used to treat dry skin, while lipid-soluble BHA is better
    suited to oily complexions, explains "The Complete Beauty Bible." AHA
    and BHA chemical peels are available in a variety of preparations, including
    prescription-strength, dermatologist administered treatments and
    less-concentrated, over-the-counter products. Homemade peels using simple
    household ingredients offer a third, milder option..."
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/21...hemical-peels/


    One last bonus resource, Paula Begoun: The Cosmetic Cop: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/paulas-choice-why.aspx

    I hope some of you manage to read your way through this list and get some ideas from it xx FD
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    Homemade Biore pore strips

    Try this Recipe

    Take 1 Tbsp. of Knox unflavored gelatin and 1 1/2 Tbsp. milk. Microwave for 10 seconds and apply to face. Let it dry for 30 minutes (will dry very stiff). Peel it off. This works just like Biore Strips.
    Diane

    Milk of Magnesia?

    Have I got some great advice for you. Go to your local library or bookstore and get the book Don't Go to the Make-up Counter Without Me by Paula Begoun. She's a consumer researcher on cosmetics and her book, which is 1083 pages of good advice, compares every company on the market. She just published her 6th edition.

    She has several recipes for facials, but the most unique one, the one I use because I have extremely oily skin, is Milk of Magnesia. Sounds funny, but I swear it works and it's cheap. A large bottle for about $4.50 lasts a long time. Just apply a thin layer and let it dry. Soon blemishes and blackheads dry up and go away. I've tried everything on the market and this one works best.

    This Works for Me!

    I found out that using the same sugary mixture that women use to remove hair works just as well for cleaning pores, like the Biore Clear Pore Strips.

    1 cup sugar
    1/3 cup honey
    juice from 1/2 of a lemon
    2 tsp. of glycerin

    Place all the ingredients, except the glycerin, into a saucepan. Heat over medium/high heat until it reaches 240 degrees F. It will not work if it doesn't reach 240 Degrees F. The "wax" will turn an amber color.

    Pour it into a small wide mouth jar, add 2 tsp. of glycerin, and stir well. After it cools to about 115 degrees F., apply a thin layer to the area you want with a stiff spatula or other utensil. Then, place a clean washcloth evenly over the area and press firmly. Let the "wax" cool even more before you pull the washcloth off. Finally, pull the washcloth off in a quick even manner, just like you would a Biore strip.



    Who'd have thought?

    Elmer's glue works just as well as Biore strips. Have you ever slathered the glue on your hands and watched it dry and then peeled it off? Spread a little glue on your acne-prone area and let it dry. Then, peel it off. It will "grab" every little particle of dirt and lift it away.
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    Another Elmer's Glue Proponent

    This substitute peel-off mask idea comes from Looking Good Newsletter.

    You know those strips you can buy to remove blackheads and dirt from your face? Yep, they're not cheap. There is another way to achieve the same results and at a cost of pennies, or less. It's Elmer's Glue. You heard me, good old fashioned Elmer's Glue that most of us grew up using for one thing or another.

    Apply a layer of glue on your face, concentrating on the nose area if that is a problem area for you. Let it dry completely and peel off as you would with a peel-off mask. Rinse what residue doesn't come off when peeling. Feel your skin. Pretty nice, huh? Follow with a toner if you like.

    Elmer's Glue disclaimer: When using Elmer's Glue as a beauty treatment, one should make sure they are not allergic to the product. While I don't know the statistics of "Elmer's Glue allergy," there is a chance that someone, somewhere, is allergic to the stuff. Also, I would like to add that when applying glue to your face, it is not advisable to apply glue anywhere near the eyes to prevent the possibly hazardous "Glued Eye Syndrome." Likewise for the mouth area.


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    Oil Pulling http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au...orning-ritual/ The whole wellness warrior site is great.

    I have just started Oil-Pulling, my teeth feel very clean. A group of SWers used to do it http://www.stripperweb.com/forum/sho...ight=cellulite, it supposedly whitens teeth, brighter eyes, removes toxins.
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    Thanks for the links & info!

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    my pleasure
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    Bumping- forgot about this, need some AHAs.
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    Some at-home remedies are really great. I would be wary of citric juices though. They can cause chemical burns, as well as make your skin hypersensitive to the sun, which can lead to phytophotodermatitis. I've seen a big improvement in my skin since I became more cognizant of the pH levels of what I put on my face. If anyone makes at-home products in batches, make sure you read up on what kind of packaging you should put it in! A lot of serums and whatnot are unstable once exposed to light or heat.

    I just got Paula's Choice Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA and love it already. I would really like to make my own Vitamin C serum (awesome anti-aging properties, but some are a little expensive), but I'm hardly patient enough to make a casserole, so I don't trust myself with chemicals meant for my face yet.

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