Face Mask Recipes
Submitted by a reader
For Acne prone/oily skin:
6-8 aspirins crushed
1 teaspoon distilled water
Mix, apply to skin. Let dry about 10-20 minutes. Rinse.
For super smooth skin
Mix 2 tablespoons of finely ground almonds, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 10 drops of lemon juice. Mix all together and leave on face for about 10 or 20 minutes. Rinse off.
Banana, Honey & Sour Cream
Mash 1/2 banana, add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Almonds & Berries
In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and leave it on until it dries. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Cornmeal
Mix two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with a bit of water to make a thick paste. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Apricots & Cream
Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Then puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Cucumber & Yogurt
Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Sugar Face Scrub
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
Mix ingredients together until completely blended. Apply to face and lightly scrub for about 5 minutes, rinse off with warm water. Clears pores of dirt and oil. Should be applied in the morning.
Face & Body Scrub
Mix together the following ingredients:
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons unsweetened powdered cocoa
2 tablespoons almond or olive oil
1/8 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
Apply to face and body. Scrub gently for a minute or so on your face, more on the dry areas of your body. Rinse with warm water. Follow up with your favorite lotion.
Milk
Wash your face with milk, which is a source of lactic acid, a natural exfoliant. Exfoliating 2-3 times a week helps remove dead skin cells to reveal healthy skin underneath. Simply pour milk into your hands and splash it onto your face using circular movements. Alternatively, you can soak a muslin face cloth with milk and scrub gently. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Another Mask
To help brighten up your skin, create a mask using the juice of half of a lemon and one beaten egg white. Apply the mixture to your face and let dry for about 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Avocado Oil
Avocado Oil makes for a great face and eye makeup remover. Rich in Essential Fatty Acids, avocado oil softens and gently lifts away any debris from your skin. Pat your face with a tissue to remove any excess oil.
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