Beauty Basics

By Margarette Teodosio

Cheapest and most proven beauty advice
1. Drink eight glasses of water daily.
2. Get enough sleep.
3. Smile!

Facial masks depending on skin type
* For oily skin. Mix 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp with 10 drops of lemon (or calamansi) juice. Apply on the face and neck, and rinse well after 20 minutes.
* For combination skin. Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Wash off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
* For dry skin. Mix one egg yolk, one teaspoon honey and a teaspoon of olive oil and some vitamin E oil if available. Smooth on face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. If your skin is still a bit dry, you can put a dab or two of olive oil on moist skin after washing.

Homemade conditioners
* Beat one egg yolk until thick and light colored. Slowly drizzle about half a teaspoon of olive oil onto the egg while beating it. Slowly add and beat 3/4 cup lukewarm water into the egg mixture. After shampooing, massage conditioner into hair and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
* Mix one teaspoon of honey with two tablespoons of olive oil, then beat in one egg yolk. Massage onto hair in small sections. Wrap head with shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo.