The
facial masks listed below are easy to make and most ingredients are already in your kitchen. These masks will firm and freshen the skin. Upon completion of your
facial mask, you should follow with a toner such as a rosewater toner to remove any left over residue and then a moisturizer for the smoothest skin ever.
Cucumber Facial Mask for Oily Skin
1/2 Cucumber
1 Egg white
1 Tbl. lemon juice
1 tsp. Mint
Puree all ingredients and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Apply mixture to your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with hot water then cool water. Afterwards apply a mild toner and oil free moisturizer.
Anti-Aging Facial Mask
2 tsp. plain yogurt
1/2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
3 capsules vitamin E (equivalent of 300 units)
Combine all ingredients. Open the Vitamin E capsule and fold contents into the mix. Gently apply to face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with a toner and moisturizer.
Facial Mask for Dry Skin
1 egg
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil
a bit of vitamin E oil
Mix one egg yolk, one teaspoon honey and a teaspoon olive oil and some vitamin E oil. Spread over your face and neck, leave on for 15 - 30 min then rinse in lukewarm water. Rinse with warm water and follow with a toner and moisturizer.
Nourishing and Softening Facial Mask
1 Tbl. oatmeal
1 Tbl. almond meal
3 Tsp. rosewater
(see my rosewater recipe)
Combine ingredients to make a thick paste. Gently smooth on face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes to dry. Rinse with warm water and follow with a toner and moisturizer. The oatmeal in this recipe has a smoothing effect to the face and neck.
Avocado and Olive Oil Facial Mask
good for all skin types
1 half ripe avocado
olive oil (for dry skin)
Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and mash to form a smooth paste. Apply to face and leave on 10 to 15 minutes. Soften with warm water and wipe clean. Pat face dry and follow with your choice of toner and moisturizer.
Facial Mask for Combination (normal) Skin
Peel and puree an average size peach. Add just enough apple cider vinegar to make a consistent paste. Apply on face and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.Afterwards apply a mild toner and moisturizer.
Dead Sea Mud Mask
The healing and slimming properties of seaweed, kelp, blue green algae, spiriluna, dead sea salts, black sea mud and green tea enriched mud that will detoxify and unclog the skin.
Pumpkin Mud Mask
Naturally occurring alpha hydroxy crystals remove old and dead skin cells which act as a glue clogging pores and preventing the face from breathing and absorbing. Removing deads skin cells allows your complexion to accept facial creams from better results.
Sun Lovers Mud
Sun Lover's Body Spa Mud - An invigorating, deep-cleansing mud will make your skin feel refreshed and smooth. Montmorillonite Clay and SeaWeed extracts nourish while cleansing and rejuvenating skin.