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FAC E By Elizabeth Craighead ORGANIC. ALL NATURAL. ANTIBIOTIC FREE. TODAY, MORE THAN EVER, THE SOURCE AND PURITY OF OUR FOOD IS A MAJOR CONCERN. BUT WHAT ABOUT OTHER CONSUMABLES, LIKE OUR BEAUTY PRODUCTS? FROM CHIPS TO CHAPSTICK, MAYBE GOING BACK TO BASICS IS SOMETHING WE CAN ALL DO A LITTLE MORE OF. FOR INSTANCE, MASHED AVOCADO, OATS AND HONEY YIELD A RICH FACE MASK. YOUR SKIN WILL BE FULL OF VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS, PLUS YOU’LL SMELL LIKE BREAKFAST! TRY SOME OF THESE EASY TO MAKE HOME REMEDIES TO GET PRIMPED FOR PRIDE.
PRE-PRIDE
DURING PRIDE
POST-PRIDE
Have your skin looking fresh and smooth in time for the big week! Coffee is a great natural scrub. The caffeine helps fight puffiness and combat cellulite. The scrubbing properties slough away dead skin cells, awakening your skin, and leaving it with a soft, smooth texture.
Protect your skin before you march down Fifth Avenue or head off to the Dance on the Pier. There are easy solutions in the cabinet that won’t leave you feeling greasy or wondering about chemical ingredients.
Worried about the undeniable glitter remnants at work on Monday? Or maybe you need a quick spa-worthy face mask?
CAFFEINE SCRUB ½ cup fresh ground coffee ¼ cup sea salt ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup almond oil or olive oil
Coconut oil acts as a natural sunscreen for all skin types, protecting your skin against harmful radiation and sunburn. Just apply coconut oil before heading outside. Let it absorb into your skin for 5 minutes. Got a little too much sun? Apply apple cider vinegar to the affected area to keep it from blistering and peeling.
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Coconut oil also makes a great makeup/ debris remover. Place a small amount on your finger tips. Gently rub your face, neck (or any affected areas) with the oil and then wipe with a damp cotton pad. Enjoy your glitter-free, moisturized skin! Turmeric is an amazing beauty aid, containing calcium, Vitamin B6, potassium, Vitamin C, and magnesium. TUMERIC YOGURT MASK Mix ¼ teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of yogurt into a smooth paste. Apply to cleansed face and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse clean and show off your transformed, glowing skin!