I have always been lucky to have inherited good genes when it comes to my skin. I hardly ever get pimples but when I do, I find it embarrassing as any teenager would. My friends are always complimenting me on how smooth and radiant my skin is. I thought I could help anyone who wanted to know how to look after your skin. So here are some of my natural ways of preventing pimples and having a smooth face. All these images are orginal.
• I use Yardley Oatmeal facial wash, moisturiser and toner. I use the facial wash daily, the cream I use daily as well (I have a very dry skin type) and then I use the toner once a week.
• I am constantly drinking water with lemon and cucumber, which helps cleanse your body of any “dirt”.
I drink green tea at least twice a day.
• I wash my face before and after I exercise.
• I try my hardest to avoid touching my face.
• I use facial masks weekly.
• I use a nose pore mask every five days.
• I hardly wear make up as its not allowed at school but when I do wear makeup I wash the make up off before going to bed.
• I clean my make up brushes monthly to preventing old make up from blocking my pores.
I can imagine 2 questions doing through your head when you read my tips.
- How do I clean my make up brushes ?
- I simply wet the brush and then massage my facial wash into the brush, rinse the brush with running water and leave it to dry over night.
- What facial masks can I use ?
- I usually buy my facial masks, my favourite type of facial masks are the charcoal and chocolate.
- However, you can also make your own homemade facial masks. I have taken the time to research some facial homemade masks and I have tried them on myself. I found two that worked really well.
• Oatmeal facial masks
Combine ½ cup of hot (not boiling) water and 1/3 cup of oatmeal. After the oatmeal and water have settled for two or three minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 small egg white. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.
( Try this mask on your hand before your face to avoid any allergic reaction)
The reason I liked this facial mask is because it’s easy to make and I didn’t need to buy anything for it.
- I found this recipe on reader’s digest, there are many more facial mask recipes for you to try !
• Green tea cleanse
Squeeze out most of the water and rub the bag over your face for a few minutes. You can also use Rooibos Tea to do this. The reason I used green tea is because green tea contains Catechins which are natures antioxidants
This what i use for my nose pores
