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Beat Dark Circles at Home!

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Looking tired lately or want to rid those dark circles? Try these at home remedies that work, remember these remedies are natural and gentle, so give it at least a couple of weeks before you see results.

Almond Oil: Massage gently under your eyes every night. Make sure to wash the formula off in the morning.

Lemon and Tomato Juice
In a bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of tomato juice, lemon juice, and flour. Beat the mixture with a fork until a smooth paste. Apply the paste under your eyes and leave for approximately 10 minutes. Remove the paste before it dries by rubbing very softly. Try doing this once a day, this remedy should show results after just a few days!

Cucumber Juice
Shred one cucumber in a food processor then uses the strainer to squeeze the juice out. Place in refrigerator for approximately one hour. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and mix. Saturate Cotton ball with mixture and place on each eye for 15 minutes, wash thoroughly and apply almond oil to the area for moisture. Repeat once daily.

Grated Potato
Grate a fresh potato and squeeze the juice out with a strainer. Dip your cotton ball in the juice and place on both eyes for 10 minutes. Wash the area thoroughly and moisturize with almond oil. Repeat 3 times a week. Note, potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase found often in cosmetic skin lighteners.

Vitamin 101 | Super Cool Toner!

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My skin simply CANNOT be without a toner! If I skip toner even for one day, my skin breaks out really bad! Toner is great for everyone, it keeps our skin balanced and also helps to remove impurities! It helps keep our skin even toned and blackhead free, which is something I love! The other day, I couldn’t find my favorite toner anywhere, so not wanting to risk breaking out, I had to make a toner at home! I actually loved it so much I used it for an entire week (I might use it longer)!

SUPER COOL TONER

Ingredients:
3 Cucumber Slices
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Mix ingredients together and place in a jar. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before applying the mix to a cotton pad and rubbing gently all over face and neck. If your skin is slightly dry, try only using the mixture on your T-Zone!

Vitamin 101 | Even Skin Toner (Takes 10.5 Seconds to Make)

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I try a TON of makeup and skincare products–needless to say, my skin takes a beating for it! Of course, knowing what to use on my skin really helps! Without some simple techniques, my skin starts to look dull and completely uneven! Not to mention I break out, veeeery easily!! One of the best things to do when I have no time but need some freshening up is to actually use cucumber juice and rub it on my face with a cotton pad! Of course making fresh cucumber juice can be time-consuming, so sometimes (like today) I just rub cucumber slices on my face for the same effect!

12 benefits of cucumber juice

Why this is awesome: Cucumbers are AMAZING at tightening our pores and help freshen up your skin immediately! They are also great for evening skin tone and keeping skin balanced, which means fewer breakouts!! Plus, they have vitamins A & C, plus great amounts of potassium, silica, and chlorophyll, which means it not only feels great but is so healthy for your skin!

Have You Tried This? Comment how you use cucumbers!

Vitamin 101| AWESOMELY Soothing Cucumber Face Mask

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Every once in a while I just want a facial that feels good! One that will soothe my stress and makes my skin feel nice and plump! I have always LOOOVED cucumbers for skin since they add such a great cooling effect on the skin, but this facial is one that I have loved for sooo long! I haven’t actually done it in a long time, so I am doing it today! It feels great, adds hydration to tired skin and will also help heal your skin!

AWESOMELY SOOTHING CUCUMBER FACE MASK

Ingredients:
1 small cucumber slightly chilled
1 tablespoon honey

In a blender, slightly blend cucumber until a little chunky, don’t make it a liquid. Remove access liquid and add honey. Place on the skin and let sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing. Follow with your favorite moisturizer.