Hi Rita

Hey we all want to look our best!! I'm sure with the raw food, you're face will get better as time goes by

Have you looked into facial exercises. They strengthen the muscles in the face, which in turn tightens up your face. I find they're quite good as I have a tendency to get little hollows in my cheeks (hard to explain) and it helps to fill it out.

Obviously that's something that works long term, because as with any muscles, they take a while to develop.

Evening primrose oil and Rosehip oil are apparantly good for lines and rejuvination. You could mix them with jojoba oil.

Pineapple and papaya have alpha-hydroxy acids (dont know if I got that term right lol), that have a sort of "peeling" effect.

xx K

Hey rita!

i know what u mean... today i was getting my hair dyed and i can feel that is so bad for my scalp and head... but at the same time im obviously not ready for the TOALLY NATURAL lifestyle just yet! lol... even tho i am stating to wear less make up...

anyway about your skin...i can only share my experience- i had microdermabrasion about 2 years ago.. i had like 5 treatments, its was expensive, and made my skin red for a few hours after it and did NOTHING to get rid of old acne scars or make my skin glow. nothing at all. it was a total waste of money. =(

The best my skin has ever looked is when i finnished water fasting and started eating fruit. it was the clearest it has even been. but when i eat bad food, the next day i can see its not as good. its a little red, not as even skin tone, a bit more tired looking...
 
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im not sure what to recommend besides water and diet, .. i just dont want you to waste your money like I did!!

but if u find something that does work let me know!! =)

If done well and with love and great products...the results are amazing!!(im a beauty therapist and makeup artist) and i have clients follow me all over SA just to have my treatments...

chem peels are quite harsh.......If micro derm is done well....by a professional who loves their job...you wont be red...and after microderm care...rosehip oil is the best...

combined with 811rv eating or basic low fat high fruit raw eating....and sensible sunning and hydration,you will have gorgeous skin!

And H,its not ALL a scam mate,lol

Thanks everyone for your replies.

Yangkyi, I do vaguely remember that there was a thread about face exercises.....are those the ones you were talking about?  Or do you do specific ones.

And I love the pineapple and papaya idea.  But I AM a little naive with beauty routines....so do you crush the fruit up and put it on your face and leave it for a while or do you just get a piece and rub it over your face and then wash off immediately?

Thanks rawkstar for sharing your experience.  I was a bit worried about something like microdermabrasion and I had heard from friends that your face does go red for a little while, but I'm hoping that if I do go for it, it will be with someone that is passionate about their job......as RGG said.

But I'm the sort of person that I need to make mistakes myself to actually learn anything. *hitting head on brick wall*  But I will be looking further into it.  Never know, I'll probably be wasting my money in the future.......

RGG, since I'm not coming to Adelaide any time soon.......but I should because I have many friends down there I can visit......what sort of products do you recommend and use (if you can't say on here, would you be so kind as to pm me what you recommend?)

And I soooooooooooooo wish I could book in for one of your facials......sounds absolutely divine.

DR, Yep, surely know that fruits are the best way to go......................but I'm weak, I tell you, weak!!!  aaaarrrggghhhh.  Do you have any of that enthusiasm you have for sale.......I'm up for a bottle or a thousand! 

Thanks again

Luv

Rita

when my life is high in bananas my skin is glowing.

idk why.  it's a magic fruit.

tomatoes make my face puffy and gross.  too bad it's my fav.  =(

There is a fabulous article called “mini-makeover” from page 94 to page 99, in the "Nature & Health" Annual Healthy Living Guide 2008 Special Issue ($7.95 at the newsagents)

It shows some fantastic natural make-at-home products for skin, hair, body

(i.e.) for the face it has:

An Herbal Steam
Protein Face Pack
Wrinkle Remedy
Lemon Mask
Apricot Anti-Ageing Cream
Buttermilk Wash
Rich Avocado Cleanser
Original Cold Cream
Chamomile Skin Freshener
Watermelon Facial
Lettuce Smoother

And so on……

I really want to try the Rosemary Hair Gloss (clear henna wax, honey, almond oil and rosemary essential oil – but I don’t know where you buy clear henna wax from)

I have done a couple of the face and hair recipes using organic fruit and it’s been brilliant.

I have also had lots of commercial facial treatments in my time and found the Jurlique facial for sensitive skin to be the best one – although homemade products for facials have always been better.

my skin used to be so bad...everything seems to come out when you eat right..but i have been using a product called..'Dr. Wheatgrass' ...its a spray and has a very pure extract of wheatgrass antioxidants and have been using it on my face and problem areas...its so amazing..like nutrition for the skin and i mean real nutrition...a spray at night and one in the morning with a little coconut..no more spots or blemishes..id love for others to try it and see what you think...have a look at the site and the pictures..better than any thing i have seen...