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oing to the spa
can be very expensive; we have found some great facial mask recipes for all skin
types that can be found right in your kitchen.
These DIY masks can work wonders for a
variety of skin issues. Find out which
mask is best for your skin, and get glowing!
For Really Dry
Skin
The Greek Yogurt MaskIngredients:
·
2 rounded
tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
·
1 egg yolk
·
1 teaspoon of
extra virgin olive oil
Directions: Whip egg yolk, fold in yogurt and add EVOO.
Apply to face with clean hands avoiding eyes and lips. Let it remain for 5
minutes. To remove, apply warm washcloth to skin as a compress for 15 seconds
then remove gently working upwards on face. Follow with a rich moisturizer
applied to the face and throat and eye and lip cream.
Avocado and Banana Mask
Ingredients:
·
1/2 avocado
·
1/2 banana
·
1 tablespoon of
honey
Directions: Smash ingredients together in one bowl and apply
to face around eyes and lips with clean hands. Let it remain on skin and throat
for 10 minutes. Remove with warm water and washcloth. Follow with a rich
moisturizer applied to the face and throat and eye and lip cream.
For Oily Skin
The Baking Soda and Cider MaskIngredients:
·
2 rounded
tablespoons of baking soda
·
1 teaspoon of
Apple Cider Vinegar
Directions: Mix together until combination begins to bubble.
Apply to the face only. Leave on for about three minutes, or until dry.
Remove with tepid washcloth. Follow with a gel-based moisturizer applied to the
face and throat and lip cream.
Skin Discoloration
Issues
The spice and lemon mask
Ingredients:
·
1/4 teaspoon
turmeric
·
2 rounded
tablespoons of Greek yogurt
·
1/2 teaspoon of
fresh lemon juice
Directions: Blend together and apply to skin leaving on for 15
minutes*. Remove with tepid water and warm washcloth. Follow with a moisturizer
containing sunblock.
*May also be used
as a spot treatment three times per week for hyperpigmentation.
Combination skin
types
Blended mask
Ingredients:
·
1/4 cup fresh
pumpkin
·
1 tablespoon of
honey
·
1/4 teaspoon
fresh Lemon Juice
Directions: Blend ingredients in a bowl or blender. Apply to
face with clean hands avoiding eyes and lips. Let it remain on skin for 10
minutes. Remove with tepid water and washcloth. Follow with a light moisturizer
applied to the face.
Acne Prone Skin
Strawberry infused mask
Ingredients:
·
6 Ripe
Strawberries
·
1/4 teaspoon of
baking soda
·
1 teaspoon of
honey
Directions: Mash up strawberries and blend in honey and
baking soda. Apply to face with clean hands avoiding eyes and lips. Let it
remain for 15 minutes. To remove, apply tepid washcloth to skin. Follow
with a moisturizer for acne prone skin.
Anti-Aging Problem
The caffeine from
coffee grounds in this mask helps
to reduce swelling and puffiness, while the antioxidants in the cocoa help to
reduce aging, and the yogurt replenishes lost moisture.
Ingredients:
·
2 tablespoons
freshly ground coffee
·
2 tablespoons
pure cocoa powder
·
1 tablespoon
honey
·
3 tablespoons
yogurt or sour cream
Directions: Blend all of the ingredients together, spread
evenly over skin, and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes. When you rinse it
off, massage your face gently to exfoliate as well. If there’s any mask left
over after you wash your face with it, add a bit of water to it and use it as a
scrub for the backs of your arms and any other body part that could do with
some smoothing.
The
Guys
This is a great
mask for guys, as it can soothe both razor burn, and over-weathered winter
skin. The yogurt acts as a moisturizer, while the cucumber lessens redness and
provides moisture to dry, sensitive skin.
Ingredients
·
1/2 a cucumber,
peeled and chopped
·
1 tablespoon
full-fat Greek yogurt
Directions: Put the cucumber through a food processor until
it’s pulpy, and then mix the yogurt in by hand. Apply evenly over the face, and
leave on for 10-15 minutes. (Feel free to lie back and place some cucumber
slices on your eyes too). Rinse your face with warm (not hot) water, and pat
dry.
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