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Skin Care is one of the most requested topics! We all want that "peaches and cream" complexion, but we don't always get it... But don't despair! That Holy Ghost glow more than makes up for it! Many of us have friends or family in the world who tell us we have to wear make-up! Not so! For some of us who didn't grow up in Pentecost, we are convinced we must slather on the paint to look "presentable". Again, not true! I've seen many saints of God whose skin just glows! The love of God makes them more beautiful than the highest paid fashion model! Who can forget the story of Esther who used ointments and oils for twelve months to beautify herself? (Esther 2:12) God doesn't expect you to wear a long face, take care of it! Use your natural beauty to glorify God!
Recently I've done a lot of research and tried many new products! I deal with very dry skin and I am allergic to many products! Recently I decided to go "all natural" and use only what I could either make at home or which is made without a ton of preservatives and weird chemicals... Here is a list of some of the VERY BEST that I have found! My skin looks much improved, less wrinkled, less dry, less irritated. * Emu Oil ~ it is kind of expensive but a little goes a LONG way! I use this also on my scalp. I've seen scars I have had for years fade to being almost gone completely, and it heals small cuts and abrasions very quickly. I HIGHLY recommend Emu Oil! *Jojoba Oil ~ Not as expensive as the Emu Oil. This can be applied sparingly to hair ends that are dry and fried with great results! I also apply it directly on my skin or I mix it with my face cream and it works wonders! Not greasy and soaks in quickly. *Almond Oil ~ I use this on my face, hands and feet especially at night. It is a bit greasier but soaks in quickly. If I mix it with my face cream in the morning I have a "dewy" glow all day! *Chorium 21 Aloe Skin Healing Cream ~ I found this at a local mall. It is kind of expensive, but has lasted me almost a year! It mixed well with the various oils listed above, it has no real odor and works very well. I may buy more of this stuff! *Honey and Oatmeal Scrub ~ I mix some oatmeal that I have run through the blender into powder, honey, some emu oil and water...The best face cleaner I've seen ever! *Burt's Bees ~ These products are really expensive for me, but they work great! His products are so pure you could eat them without harm. Which makes them acceptable to use on the skin or scalp! Around here they sell this stuff at Walgreen's for a bit less than a health food store would...
Skin Care Tips Use good quality products Since Apostolic ladies generally don't spend their money on make-up, perhaps try products of good quality. Many Apostolic ladies sell Jafra or Mary Kay skin care lines (don't worry most don't compromise and do not sell the cosmetics). Also many department stores have Clinique or Estee Lauder counters which sell good quality, non-animal tested, and hypo-allergenic skin care products. (As I mentioned above, I've found lower cost alternatives which are actually superior to these high priced products!) Use the right product for your skin Don't fall for slick marketing campaigns when it comes to your skin care! Perhaps you and a few of your sisters in the Lord could make a day of it and visit an esthetician. If you have skin which requires more care, many dermatologists have skin care lines they can recommend. Wear sunscreen Sometimes we try to compensate for not wearing thick foundations by baking our skin. It may look good when your twenty, but at forty you may get more than you bargained for! Invest in a good hypo-allergenic sunscreen your skin will thank you for it! Many on-line sites sell emu oil based face creams which also contain sunscreen. They are worth the money! Don't allow salespeople to pressure you! Many an Apostolic lady has ventured in unawares to the skin care counter. Only to be pressured into purchasing something they don't want or need. Salespeople are paid on commission and don't have your best interest or the interest of your soul in mind! Don't lose sight of the bigger picture Many of us, especially those new in the Lord really felt insecure without our "mask" of make-up. The world has done a great job of convincing us that we need "improving' upon what the Lord has wrought. Don't fall for the lie the devil wants you to believe! Once your skin gets a bit of fresh air, and you use more natural products it WILL glow! A good character, a kind heart, and God's love are what makes you beautiful NOT paint, goo, or powders!
Reader's Suggestions The following links were graciously submitted by :Mrs. Marsena Cook, Homewood, Alabama
www.proactiv.com for
acne-prone skin
What about natural treatment for acne?! Oh the pain that acne can cause! It can be especially tempting to turn to cosmetics to "cover" the acne! But in reality, the use of cosmetics only makes it WORSE! Some do end up having to turn to prescription creams or even Accutane to clear up their acne... This is up to your dermatologist. But here we present some information regarding natural "cures" for acne...
* Increase vitamin C intake preferably by eating raw fruits and vegetables
Apply any of the following:
Acne is the clinical name given to the process that occurs when
the oil gland in your skin get clogged up; these oil gland are
necessary to keep your skin smooth and protect from dirk
bacteria and dryness.
Unfortunately the glands sometimes work overtime when this
happens the glands produce more oil than the oil ducts can
handle, Excess oil collects under the skin and hence a pimple.
Eventually the oil mixes with dead cells forming a hard lug. The
lug stays under the surface of the sin its known a s a white
head. If it enlarges and pushes out it's known as a black head.
The color is caused by melanin which is responsible for skin
color. Most girls star noticing pimple at 11 boys 13. Occasional
pimples are normal Inflammatory acne is a severe form of acne
that is constant outbreaks. Pimples formed here are filled with
puss and the small cist can form scarring. This acne is
hereditary.
Triggers can be anxiety, oily makeup and even certain drugs. Chocolate is said to cause acne, but it's never been scientifically proven. If you notice certain food bringing on acne stop eating. A week before menstrual cycle is a time for pimple for many women. To get rid of pimples wash your face with soap and winter several times day avoid perfume and harsh detergent soaps. Deodorant soaps actually strip your face of oils, which prevent the pimple. Hard rubbing might just spread the problem. Use little makeup, water based makeup. Don't pick pimples. Avoid food which trigger out breaks like chocolate and caffeine. Drink lots of water to flush out your system. Sunshine is thought by many to reduce pimples, but do not forget the harmful affects of the UV rays. The damage could be worse. Heat can increase amount of oil. Switch to birth control pills that don't cause acne. Avoid stress.
Zinc is god for acne. Equal parts fresh heavy cream and fresh cod liver oil. Steam face for five minutes over hot water. Apply mixture and leave on for fitted minutes and wash off. Skin should clear within days. Some think that Fish and iodine therein may trigger acne. Though most pimples should not be squeezed, those with yellow heads can be gently squeezed to removes puss and aid healing. Black head may also be aided by squeezing and removing. A black head is very blocked poor. Don't scrub. Friction can stir up new blemishes. Gently clean face with hands, not a wash clothe.
Benzyl peroxide found in products sold over the counter is the first
line of treatment. Placing an ice cube for sixty second after washing can reduce inflammation thus making a pimple less noticeable. Suspected acne-causing foods include chocolate, fish, cheese, caffeine, nuts, high fat foods. ~appeared originally at: http://www.simple-remedies.com/conditions_acne.html ~
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