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Facials From Grocery Store Products

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Brandeis chapter.

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!

 

I am a Junior at Brandeis University who is passionate about writing and who loves surfing the web for useful articles and having fun doing what I like.