Home Remedies: Face masks
In one of my previous entries I had mentioned an at home remedy for facial scrubs I found online.
Three parts baking soda one part water, makes a paste. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean.
These recipes were found on Sassybella.com
Result: Smooth, lightly hydrated and toned skin.
3 Tbsp. regular, uncooked oatmeal (ground to fine flour)
2 Tbsp. milk or cream
Result: Soft skin. Have blackheads? This help clears them.
3 Tbsp. regular, uncooked oatmeal
2 Tbsp. honey
(*We made this mask today, and for the sake of variety, added half an apple to the mix. It serves as a gentle astringent!*)
Result: Fresh complexion and tightened pores.
1 egg white
1 tsp honey
In small bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Fold in the honey.
Apply as usual.
Result: Naturally hydrated, rejuvenated skin.
½ ripe banana
1 Tsbp. honey
Mash ingredients together. Apply as always.
Result: Instantly brightened, moistened complexion. Also reduces puffy eyes.
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cucumber (peeled)
Blend together in food processor until near liquid.
Swipe onto face with cotton ball.
Result: Balanced, refreshed skin.
4 – 6 strawberries (fresh berries preferred; use frozen if necessary)
Mash strawberries in bowl. Apply.
Result: Gently exfoliated, tingly-clean skin.
Fruit Options: Papaya, pineapple, lemon, tomatoes, melon.
Cut up fruit into small slices and simply rub onto skin.
Expect gentle tingling – this means the fruit enzymes are working
Todays entry is about the magical qualities of apple cider vinegar, this stuff is amazing!
Three parts baking soda one part water, makes a paste. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean.
These recipes were found on Sassybella.com
Simple Oatmeal Mask
For: All Skin Types (for dry skin, use whole milk or cream)Result: Smooth, lightly hydrated and toned skin.
3 Tbsp. regular, uncooked oatmeal (ground to fine flour)
2 Tbsp. milk or cream
Oatmeal Honey Mask
For: All Skin TypesResult: Soft skin. Have blackheads? This help clears them.
3 Tbsp. regular, uncooked oatmeal
2 Tbsp. honey
(*We made this mask today, and for the sake of variety, added half an apple to the mix. It serves as a gentle astringent!*)
Honey Soufflé Mask
For: Combination SkinResult: Fresh complexion and tightened pores.
1 egg white
1 tsp honey
In small bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Fold in the honey.
Apply as usual.
Banana Honey Mask
For: Dry to Normal Skin types.Result: Naturally hydrated, rejuvenated skin.
½ ripe banana
1 Tsbp. honey
Mash ingredients together. Apply as always.
Yogurt Mask
For: Dry and Sensitive SkinResult: Instantly brightened, moistened complexion. Also reduces puffy eyes.
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cucumber (peeled)
Blend together in food processor until near liquid.
Swipe onto face with cotton ball.
Strawberry Mask
For: Normal To Oily SkinResult: Balanced, refreshed skin.
4 – 6 strawberries (fresh berries preferred; use frozen if necessary)
Mash strawberries in bowl. Apply.
Exotic Fruit Masks
For: Normal To Oily SkinResult: Gently exfoliated, tingly-clean skin.
Fruit Options: Papaya, pineapple, lemon, tomatoes, melon.
Cut up fruit into small slices and simply rub onto skin.
Expect gentle tingling – this means the fruit enzymes are working
Todays entry is about the magical qualities of apple cider vinegar, this stuff is amazing!
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