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4 cheap & easy skin treatments you can eat
| February 3, 2010 | |
| JoWehage : Head Operations Ego |
Edible Facial Peel
One ingredient: horseradish sauce.
Darn right it sounds gross. It stinks too. You might want to try this one alone. Avoid the spouse at all costs because you’ll have a tough time living this one down.
That said, if you long for those expensive salon facial peels that leave your skin baby smooth with a rosy glow, consider this option.
This is especially nice if you have larger pores or thicker skin that is more resistant to exfoliating. If you have thin, sensitive skin, you might want to tread a little more lightly.
It has also been said that Swedish women also use this as a cure for brown spots on their skin.
Pick up a jar of horseradish sauce at your local grocery store. You’ll want to “gently” wash your skin of any make-up and oil. Smear the horseradish sauce all over your face, being careful to avoid the eyes. Apply slowly in case the aroma overwhelms your senses. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse.
The horseradish I used was some potent stuff, so I wouldn’t recommend exfoliating prior to application. Exfoliating can have an abrasive effect on the skin and the addition of horseradish can lead to burning sensations.
I looked at a couple of different brands in the store. I went with one I found in the kosher aisle since it listed horseradish as the first ingredient.
Shoo, that first application was a jolting fragrant sensation, but the results were well worth it for my skin type. I do this maybe twice a month now.
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Jo Wehage
Oh – easy and I have most of this in the house right now. Excellent – thanks!
I love these tips!!! And, I also, have it all right here in my house already! Thank you for this post! I am off to go cleanse my face with baking soda right now!
I just have to say that I used the baking soda on my face last night before bed and, wow, you were right, Jo! My face felt so clean and soft. Definitely a new part of my nighttime routine! Now I just need to get that coconut oil. I actually have some organic olive oil that was sold as a face and skin moisturizer. I did use that and it felt wonderful. What would be the difference between using coconut oil and olive oil, I wonder?
I loved the baking soda idea! It works great, thanks! I have been searching for just the right moisturizer and not wanting to put chemicals in my face. I am setting out to purchase some organic virgin coconut oil now. Thanks for the info!
Would you need to be cautious of using baking soda as a cleanser if you are on a sodium restricted diet? Is it possible for some of the sodium to be absorbed into the bloodstream?
Hi Karen,
Dr. H was just reviewing a study where participants ingested baking soda 2x a day with no change in blood pressure. He says transdermal absorption would be a fraction and not worth mentioning really. And since you’re using it as a momentary cleanser, then rinsing your face I can’t imagine you’d have any issues at all. Check with your doctor if you’re still feeling uneasy. Good luck!
I love these tips! It will ve alot easier on my budget to buy some baking soda as opposed to Burt’s Bees facial cleanser (which I do like) at $7.99 a crack!
Thanks for the tips!
Since we’re snowed in, WE will have a beauty day. mask will have to wait — no cocoa powder.