From the monthly archives:

May 2007

May

31

Aspirin Face Mask

by Lia Halsall


I’ve just learnt about the Aspirin Face Mask. I saw an interview with Allure Magazine Beauty Editor Linda Wells who mentioned it as an inexpensive and more importantly effective face treatment for blemishes which gives great results!

How it Works

If you are looking to try an alternative process to add to your skin care regimen, consider using an aspirin mask. This mask works by disintegrating aspirin and using the remaining material as a mask, and later as an exfoliant.

Since aspirin is a beta-hydroxy acid, a common ingredient that is frequently found in the masks and facial products made by upscale cosmetic companies that come with a hefty price tag, it works fantastically as a way to ensure your skin is healthy, vibrant, and clear.

Even if you have no problem with acne, consider using a mask of aspirin for to condition your skin and keep it looking healthy and youthful.

Aspirin Benefits

Aspirin is great for your skin. Basic function of it is being an analgesic and antipyretic, but more importantly, as far as skin care, it is its anti-inflammatory power. This is important when it comes to treatment of acne and other inlammation processes on the skin.

Aspirin contains acetyl-salicylic acid AKA Beta Hydroxy Acid, widely used in cosmetics as it is able to slough off skin cells thus preventing the clogging of pores.

It is a powerful ingredient that cleanses skin and treats the the cause of acne.

It is pretty cheap and almost everyone has it around the house.

Make Your Own Aspirin Mask

To create an aspirin mask of your own, following these two quick easy steps. Firstly take 3-4 dissovable aspirins and add one teaspoon wam water. You simply drop the tablets into the water and watch them dissolve.

Applying the Mask to Your Face

The second step to making as aspirin mask is to rub the mask on your face. If necessary, you may need to dissolve more aspirins to make enough to cover the entire surface of your face in a thin film.

Once the mask has allowed sitting for about 10 minutes, you should moisten the mask with wet hands and use the remnants of the mask as an exfoliant. This is a great way to remove the excess dirt and grime from your face as well as any dead skin cells that can potentially clog your pores.

Other Ingredients You Can Add

In addition to using just aspirin and water, you may want to add extras like yoghurt or honey to expand the facial quality of your aspirin mask. In addition to the aspirin tablets, mix a dollop of plain yoghurt and honey to the mix and slather the concoction onto your face. In addition to the healing prospects of the honey and aspirin, the yoghurt will soothe and moisturise your skin.

I tried it tonight and I rate it! :o )

Here’s what I used:

4 Aspro Clear Dissovables
1 tsp Warm Water
1 tsp Organic Honey

Next week I’m going to also add some organic yoghurt for extra moisturising benefits due to my dry skin type.

May

30

Poster of the Day

by Lia Halsall

May

30

Polysystic Ovarian Syndrome (POCS)

by Lia Halsall

It has a name and you know what, I’m okay about it all things considered at the moment. Albeit another physical challenge that I must face and over come but at least it’s a confirmed diagnosis that can be treated with medication and I have a great gynecologist. What more could I ask for!

Daniel and myself had decided earlier this year for other medical reasons not to start our own family so we see this decision as a real blessing in disguise. It’s one less thing that we have to worry about. Everything in life happens for a reason and being fit and healthy is now of the utmost importance. Not only becuase of this diagnosis but also for my renal health. My current and now future health is far more important and the figure competing is actually just the icing on the cake in the big scheme of things.

One step at a time and one day at a time. xx

May

29

Wakey Wakey LOL!!

by Lia Halsall

May

28

For Bev

by Lia Halsall

To mourn too long
for those we love is self indulgent -
but to honour their memory
with a promise
to live a little better
for having known them
gives purpose to their life -
and some reason for their death.

–Nan Witcomb