HOMEMADE FACIAL MASKS

Here are a few homemade facial masks that will have your skin glowing:


1.Avocado Carrot and Honey mask

This mask combines avocados, which are rich in Vitamin E, with carrots, which are high in beta-carotene and antioxidants, and cream, which is high in calcium and protein. These ingredients will rebuild skin collagen, improve tone and texture, and fade age spots.

• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1 carrot, cooked and mashed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons honey

Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Spread gently over your face and neck, and leave in place 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and follow with your favorite toner.

2.Rose Oils and Honey Facial mask

Rejuvenate and replenish your skin. Sweet almond oil, which is light and easily absorbed, softens and nourishes skin. Honey as natural humectant, moisturizes, leaving even tired skin incredibly smooth.

• 2 T Honey

• 2 T Sweet Almond oil

• 5 drops essential oil of Rose

• 1 drop Vitamin E oil

Mix honey, sweet almond oil and essential oil of rose.

Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry to reveal a fresh, soft complexion.

3.Kelp firming mask

his mask treatment will help to soften and firm your skin at the same time.

• 3 T Yogurt

• 1 tsp. Organic Powdered Kelp

• 1 tsp. Honey

Place 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt into a small dish. Add the powdered Kelp, stir well. Add the honey and stir until all three ingredients are blended into a smooth consistency. To use: Cleanse face, apply the mask all over face, neck and shoulder area. Massage lightly (the Kelp acts as beauty grains to promote exfoliation). Leave on for about 5-10 minutes. Remove with a warm washcloth. Use a tonic or hydrosol on a cotton ball for complete removal. Apply your moisturizer as usual. Kelp contains iodine, so those with iodine allergies should not use this mask.

4.Yogurt and Honey mask

• 1 T Yogurt

• 1 T Honey

To Make: Add the two ingredients together and apply to a clean, moist face.

To Use: Pat this mask onto the skin for a moisturizing, penetrating, hydrating, soothing application that will also help to clear up skin problems.

5.Apple and Wheat Gem facial mask

This apple facial mask recipe combines apple sauce and wheat germ into a rejuvenating mask that will make your skin feel refreshed and gives you that “glow”. The wheat germs serve as a gentle exfoliator and the apple sauce nourishes your skin. Not only will this mask leave your skin soft and glowing, the mask also smells great.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Applesauce
• 1 Tbsp Wheat Germ

Directions

Pour the apple sauce in a small bowl. Add the wheat germ and stir them together into a paste. Spread your apple facial mask gently over your clean face. Allow it to soak in for 15 minutes, then gently wipe the apple mask off. Rinse your face with plenty of warm water. Gently pat it dry with a soft towel.

Give your skin a chance to dry out completely, then apply your favorite facial cream.

6.Egg White & Oatmeal Mask for Oily Skin

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal
• teaspoon olive oil
• fresh lemon juice

Mix all ingredients until smooth. Apply to your face and relax with a book for about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.