When it comes to beauty, I think natural is best. I have tried many of the chemical facial masks out in the marketplace, but find them too harsh for my delicate skin.
To solve that problem, I started making my own freshly made masks with natural ingredients. They are just as good, if not better than store bought facial masks.
Here are a few tips before you get started.
You will want to wash your face with a gentle face cleanser before applying your mask. If you have really sensitive skin, leave the mask on for 5 minutes to see how your skin reacts to it.
These recipes are meant for one-time use, please discard anything that is left.
Treat Yourself To A Homemade Natural Facial Beauty Mask
Cucumber Facial Mask
1/2 cucumber
1 egg white
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon mint extract
Remove cucumber skin and cut into slices. Using an egg separator, collect your egg white and discard the yolk. Place cucumber slices, egg white, lemon juice and mint extract in a blender container. Purée the ingredients until well blended and then place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Apply the cucumber mixture to your face. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm, then cool water. Blot face dry with a soft cotton towel.
Tip: This mask is great for tired-looking skin.
Lemon Facial Mask
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
In a small bowl, combine all 3 ingredients with a wire whisk until blended. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Apply the mixture to your face. Leave on your face for 10-15 minutes, then wash it off. Blot face dry with a soft cotton towel.
Tip: This mask is great for tired-looking and dry skin.
Banana Facial Mask
1 sliced banana, peel removed
1 cup olive oil
2 egg whites
Combine all 3 ingredients in a blender container and blend until smooth. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Apply mixture to your face. Leave it on your face for 10 minutes, then wash it off. Blot your face dry with a soft cotton towel.
Tip: This mask is great for dry skin or acne-prone skin.
Guest post:
Shelly Hill has been making her own beauty treatments at home since 1993. She believes that natural beauty is best for delicate and sensitive skin. You can visit Shelly’s Shakin ‘N Bakin in the Kitchen Foodie Blog for more free health and beauty recipes that are made from food items!
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
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