DO-IT-YOURSELF-TIPS

Basic beauty begins with the glow of good health, which shines from within. Your skin often mirrors the health of the whole body.

A radiant clear complexion begins with proper nutrition, efficient digestion and assimilation of nutrients by the body and regular elimination.

Skin problems are a reflection of internal health and are often a reflection of overall body and blood toxicity and/or stomach problems. Almost anything that cleanses the blood or intestines will also show a result on the skin. Skin problems can also be as a result of allergies, hormone imbalances, nutrition or dehydration

Here are some natural ways to uncover great skin:

Uncover young skin with pineapple: Pineapple contains natural enzymes that remove dead cells of the surface of your skin. Just mash canned pineapple with a few spoonfuls of brown sugar, gently massage it into your skin and then rinse off with luke warm water.

Sleep on your back: I know this may not be your favorite or most comfortable sleeping position, but it will help clear up your skin. If you can’t bare to sleep on your back, at least try not to crunch your face into your pillow. Studies have shown that over time, lying on your side can actually crush the skin, causing lasting lines.

Enjoy a fish dinner regularly: The omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel help keep skin youthful. Don’t like fish, no problem! Consider an omega-3 supplement.

Drink up: Drink as much fluids as possible each day. Try staying away from sodas, as they do nothing good for your skin. On the other hand, water washes away skin-damaging toxins and keeps you glowing.

Munch, munch, munch. Do you bite your nails? Some kids and adults do this, especially when they’re feeling nervous. But it’s neither a healthy habit nor a very attractive one.

Stop biting your nails… with some simple mind control and visualization!

Scientists recently found that nail biters ingest millions more germs - like E. coli! - than non-biters!

So the next time you get the urge to nibble, kick the habit by visualizing the germs you’re putting into your body! If sheer willpower isn’t getting you anywhere, try a special colorless nail polish that makes your nails taste awful. This can help you learn to stop biting them.

Do you smoke out of habit? Do you want to quite smoking but think you can’t? Have you tried to quite smoking, but never succeeded?

Quit smoking today… by changing you routine!

A survey revealed that 90% of ex-smokers start again because they find themselves in situations they associate with smoking.

These associations are different for everyone, but here are just a few of the common ones; drinking a cup of coffee, going to the bar and having a couple of drinks or just hanging out with your friends socially.

These triggers are so powerful, they “can cause a lapse in as little as 10 minutes,” says researcher Raymond Niaura, Ph.D.

So if coffee is your trigger, switch to tea, or stop going to the bar or find a new place to see your friends!

Skin smoothing cranberry toner

Ingrediants: 1/4 cup 100% cranberry juice, 1 cup rice milk, 2/3 cup witch hazel.

Directions: Pour into a bottle and shake vigorously. Apply with a cotton ball or pad.

Radiance boosting pumpkin mask

Ingrediants: 2 tsp canned pumpkin, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp milk.

Directions: Blend ingrediants. Apply to clean face. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Get an instant face lift with wild yam miracle cream!  Wild yam contains a natural extract that makes your complexion more elastic and firm while smoothing out fine lines.  Especially those lines we all hate around our eyes.