HOW TO EMBRACE YOUR CURVES.

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At one point in life or the other, we have all been self-conscious about how we look and how others perceive us. Hollywood has created this ridiculous stereotype that for you to be viewed as sexy, you have to fit a particular body type. I have started several workout programs after watching Beyoncé’ singing or watching a movie where the actress looked for ridiculously hot. Those programs did not last long because I was trying to look like someone else. Everybody is unique, just because you have curves does not mean you are unhealthy. I have been with people who I admire because they workout, they eat a healthy balanced diet but they also do not deny themselves that treat one’s in a while. They have curves, and they are proud of them because they are living a full, well-balanced life. Getting to the point where you accept yourself for who you are and live your best life is hard, but we are here to help with that. We came up with several tips to help you embrace your curves.
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DIY FACE MASKS

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I do not have the best skin; it keeps breaking up in acne and has a lot of black spots.
As I am trying to fix my face; with natural ingredients that will not affect my skin but have great nutrients; I thought why not share them with you.
Remember to know your allergies and do not use anything that will give you an attack or hives.
Homemade face masks cleanse the skin, nourish it and rejuvenate it in the best possible way to make it brighter. They can draw out impurities and oil, soothe aggravated or inflamed skin and also hydrate dry or overtired skin.
This face masks are made with things that can be found at home in your pantry or shelves.
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First let us look at the benefits of using natural face masks compared to store bought:

  •          They are cheaper and very easy to make usually you just have to mix a bunch of stuff together.
  •          You get control of what you put in the face masks this allows you to tailor the face mask to suit your exact skin type and personal preference.
  •          Convenient and can be used anywhere so it never runs out and you can use it at anytime even in the middle of the night.

Points to remember when using face masks made at home:

  • Apply some on your neck to help with aging.
  • Apply a little bit in a small area of the skin to watch how it reacts to your skin before you apply it on your face.
  • If at any point you start feeling a burning sensation wash it off immediately.

Before applying a face mask take a warm shower or steam your face, this is to open the pores.
This is how steaming is done:
  • Boil a pot of water, and then transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Let it cool for about 1-2 minutes then when it is not too hot place your face over the bowl.
  •   Cover your head and the bowl with a towel for about 5 to 10 minutes.



Remember to practice with different ingredients and you will find one that works really well for you with time.
Meanwhile here are a few recipes to start you off.

Face Masks for Dry skin

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Banana, Baking Soda and Honey Mask

½ of a ripe banana
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon baking soda

Mash the banana and mix it with the honey and baking soda.
Rub it into the skin and then wash it off with warm water after ten minutes.

Oatmeal, Egg whites and Coconut Oil

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1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 egg white
1 handful of oats

Beat the egg white until fluffy white (picture above), then add in the rest of ingredients and mix well.
Rub it in gently in the skin and wash it off with warm water after about ten minutes.

Avocado, olive oil and aloe Vera face mask

½ avocado crushed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon aloe Vera

Crush the avocado until it is a very fine paste; do not leave chunks as it will not apply smoothly.
Add in the aloe Vera and olive oil and mix well.
Apply on face and let it seat for about ten minutes.
If you start feeling a burning sensation wash off immediately.

Yogurt and Honey Face Mask

3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey

Mix all of them together and apply it on your face.
Let it sit for about 20 minutes then wash it off with warm water.
It might feel cold at first when applied but it warms up with time.

Face Masks to Remove Acne

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Green tea, honey, sugar, sugar

1 tablespoon green tea
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 teaspoon brown sugar

Mix all the ingredients into a fine paste.
Apply the paste on your face and rub it in for about 1-2 minutes with slow circular motion.
Leave it on for about 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water or wash cloth.

Turmeric, Raw Milk and Honey

1 teaspoon turmeric
3 teaspoon raw milk
1 teaspoon of raw honey

Mix all the ingredients into a fine paste.
Apply the paste on your face and rub it in for about 1-2 minutes with slow circular motion. Use a makeup brush or cotton ball so your hands won’t be stained.
Lay paper towels around the sink to catch any spills.
Leave it on for about 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water or wash cloth.
If some tint is left behind clean it up with diluted apple cider vinegar mixed with water or a gentle toner.

Cinnamon, Honey and Aloe Vera

Do not use this on sensitive skin and if you starts to feel a burning sensation wash it off immediately.

1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 teaspoons honey
1 inch of fresh aloe Vera plant or 2 teaspoons aloe Vera juice

Mix all the ingredients into a fine paste.
Apply the paste on your face and rub it in for about 1-2 minutes with slow circular motion.
Leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water or wash cloth.

Face Mask for Glowing Skin

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Tomato Juice Face Mask

2 teaspoons tomato juice
3 teaspoons buttermilk

Cut a tomato and squeeze the two teaspoons of fresh tomato juice into a small bowl.
Add the buttermilk and mix well.
Apply this mixture with a makeup brush or cotton ball and let it sit about 25 minutes.
Rinse it off with warm water.

Cucumber Face Masks

1 cucumber

Grate the cucumber and blend it into a paste.
Apply and let it sit about 15 minutes.
Wash off with warm water or using a warm face towel.

Papaya and Honey Face Mask

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A small piece of papaya
1 teaspoon honey

Mash the papaya until no lumps are left.
Mix in the honey to form a thick paste.
Apply it on the face and wait 15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

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