Tips to get the best results from a mask:
1. Always wash face with facial cleaner before applying a mask, if your face isn’t clean the ingredients in the face mask won’t penetrate the skin as well and you won’t get the optimal results
2. Most facemasks should be kept on for 10-15 minutes, however some can get the trick done in 2-4 minutes. Check out the instructions so you don’t take it off to soon
3. Make sure face is dry before applying face mask
Check out some recipes that include unexpected foods that are good for your health and for your skin! You can eat them and apply them to your face for a healthy inside and glowing outside. The five basic grocery store / beauty products are: avocado, honey, oatmeal, yogurt, and eggs.
Mask #1: Yogurt and Egg Whites
Ingredients:
· 2 egg whites (separate out the yolk)
· Plain yogurt (try Greek yogurt, you can get it in the C Store)
Instructions:
· Mix the two egg weights in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt
· Mix the products until they are fully blended
· Apply to face
· Take off after just a few minutes
Feedback:
Clears and freshens
Mask #2: Oatmeal and Yogurt
Ingredients:
· 1 tablespoon of finely ground oatmeal
· 1 tablespoon of yogurt (plain)
· A drop or two of honey
Instructions:
· Mix oatmeal and yogurt in a bowl and mix together
· Add a few drops of warm honey
· Combine all the ingredients and apply to face
· Leave on for 10 minutes
Feedback:
Worked very well for acne prone skin
Mask #3: Simply Honey
Ingredients:
· 1 tablespoon of honey
Instructions
· Put a tablespoon of honey in a bowl (warm it in the microwave for a couple of seconds if you want it warm) and apply generously to face and neck
· Leave on for 15-20 minutes
Feedback:
Cleared pores and gave face an extra glow
Mask #4: Avocado, Honey, and Egg Yolk
Ingredients:
· 2 tablespoons of avocado
· 2 tablespoons of honey
· 1 egg yolk
Instructions:
· Mash avocado (without seed) in a bowl
· Add honey and egg yolk to bowl
· Mix ingredients until they are in a smooth paste
· Leave on face for 15 minutes
Feedback:
Smoothed skin, added glow, and softness
Mask #5: Avocado and Lemon Juice
Ingredients:
· 1 half avocado
· 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:
· Mash half of avocado without the pit into a bowl
· Add lemon juice and mix
Feedback:
Made skin shiny and significantly cleared pores
Enjoy these facemasks! (You can get all the ingredients from the C Store too)
Let us know if you have any suggestions for modifications or other facemasks that you have enjoyed!