B E A U TY
life & style
yogurt
face mask
Yogurt is a natural source of lactic
acid, which organically dissolves
dead skin and leaves your face
feeling smoother. Ben Kam
insky,
the author of
Beyond Botox:
Seven Strategies for Sexy, Ageless
Skin W
ithout Needles or Surgery,
recommends adding turmeric to
your at-home mask to help
brighten skin.
to
make
Brightening Yogurt
Mask
1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
Cleanse face and remove all
makeup. Combine yogurt and
turmeric, and brush an even
coating on face, neck, and chest
using a clean makeup brush or
paintbrush. Leave on for five to
10 m
inutes, then rinse off and
follow w
ith a moisturizer.
to
buy
B. Kam
ins Bio Maple
Lactic-8 daily peel, $38
FEED YOUR FACE
Fruits and vegetables are a great
source of antioxidants. But while they are all-natural, spreading them
on face or body may irritate highly sensitive, reactive skin. Always do
a patch-test first.
Professional
Help
From hair color to facials, there’s a
salon-quality kit that offers great-
looking results. You do the work—
but save a bundle.
■ HAIR COLOR Renowned hair stylist
Frédéric Fekkai has created an easy
3-step kit to replicate the luxury salon
experience in your own home with 20
natural-looking shades, plus pre- and
post-conditioning treatments; $30.
SALON COLOR = $75
SAVINGS = $45
■ PEDICURE The time a nail
technician spends whittling down
dry heels and calluses is the hallmark
of a great pedicure. If you don’t find
pumice stones or foot paddles
effective enough, the Sally Hansen
LaCross Pedi Perfect is an invaluable
tool for achieving baby-soft feet; $9.
SALON PEDICURE = $35
SAVINGS = $26
■ FACIAL Facials are a great pick-me-
up when your skin is looking sluggish
or when you aren’t feeling your best.
Treat your skin to Cosmedicine’s Spa
It Yourself at Home Facial Kit, w
ith
enough product for six at-home
facials suited to all skin types; $48.
SALON FACIAL = $75
SAVINGS = $67 PER USE
To maintain soft, supple hands, Suzi Weiss-
Fischman, OPI executive vice president and artistic
director, recommends a citrus scrub w
ith a one-two
punch. Lemons and limes are a great source of
natural fruit acids that dissolve dry skin, while
sugar is an excellent exfoliator.
citrus
to
make
Citrus Hand Scrub
/2 cup sugar
/2 cup sunflower oil
A few
drops of your favorite perfume or essential
oil for scent
/2 a lemon or lime
In asmall bow
l, m
ix the sugar, sunflower oil, and
any essential oil. Squeeze the lemon or lime juice
into the m
ixture right before you’re ready to use.
(Citrus, if left too long, w
ill melt the sugar crystals.)
Stir, then rub m
ixture onto hands and feet,
paying close attention to dry spots. Rinse;
follow w
ith moisturizer.
to
buy
OPI Tropical Citrus Scrub, $13
■ EYEBROW-SHAPING KIT An at-
home kit like Too Faced’s Brow
Envy
gives you stencils to replicate the right
shape, m
ini slant-tip tweezers,
custom
ized colors to create the
appearance of a fuller brow, and
conditioning wax to hold it all in
place; $35.
SALON SHAPING + MAKEUP = $65
SAVINGS = $30
■ PARAFFIN MANICURE Adding a
paraffin treatment to a basic
manicure is more than indulgent—
it’s
actually therapeutic. The heat-
retaining and moisturizing properties
of paraffin wax not only soften hands
but are widely recognized by the
medical field to decrease swelling,
inflammation, and joint pain. Artemis
Shea Butter Paraffin bath includes
enough wax for 12 uses; $50.
SALON PARAFFIN MANICURE = $30
SAVINGS = $26 PER USE
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2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
