You don't necessarily need expensive products to make your skin look great but there are several things available in your kitchen which can perk up your dermis in no time. So tryout these homemade recipes sans preservatives that are capable of replacing your cleansers, toners and astringents, moisturizers etc. These jars of goodness must be refrigerated and not kept for more than a week. Therefore make them in small quantities and store them in china stainless steel containers with screw top jars so that the ingredients do no setoff chemical reactions that can harm your skin. One more thing one must be kept in mind that not all herbs work on everyone and many have to be used over a period of time to yield favorable results.

For Cleansing

Almond oil is a fine cleanser especially 'effective in protecting the delicate skin under the eyes. For normal to oily skin, mix together a cupful of yogurt, one tea- spoon of orange juice, and the juice of one lemon. Apply with fingertips on your face. Leave it on for a few minutes then wipe away with a wet tissue. Splash your skin with cold water then pat dry gently. For dry skin, make a paste of cooked oatmeal and mix with honey. Apply on the face as a scrub then rinse off with warm water.