Skin Care The Natural Way

You've probably heard about the lifestyle choices that make a big difference in the health of your skin, and your body overall:

• Drink plenty of water (i.e. about 1/4 gallon or 2 liters per day)
  
  
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day
  
  
• Get enough sleep (so your body can restore the level of oxygen in your blood to renew your body's cells.)
  
  
• Avoid direct sunlight and overexposure to UV rays
  

Start a healthy, natural skin care regimen:

• Always wash your face at the end of the day rather than letting cosmetics, bacteria, oil, dirt and other contaminates soak into your pores. If you wear make-up, wash your face twice ... first to remove the make-up and second to clean your skin.
  
  
• Exfoliate twice per week to remove dead skin cells. Make a paste with a tablespoon of oatmeal and water. Gently massage the mixture into your skin and rinse.
  
  
• Every time you exfoliate, follow with a facial mask to nourish and hydrate your skin. A mashed banana makes for a wonderful mask.
  

Pamper your skin:

• Keep your skin hydrated as often as possible. Combine distilled water and a few drops of chamomile essential oil in a spray bottle and mist your face throughout the day. Shake the bottle gently prior to each use.
  
  Did you know? Chamomile oil calms dry irritated skin, redness, acne, rashes, dermatitis, and other skin sensitivities and is a great tissue regenerator.
  
  
• Stimulate blood flow throughout your body, thus providing oxygen and nutrients to your skin, through daily exercise.
  
  Tip: Alternate between hot and cold when you shower to improve blood flow.
  
  
• Clean your system of the toxins partly responsible for problem skin. Energize your body with this daily drink ... squeeze fresh lemon juice into a glass of hot water .