Home Made Face Masks

What are the benefits of a face mask? Well, face masks must be applied to thoroughly cleansed skin and are designed to improve complexion, deliver nutrients, draw out impurities, help tone your facial muscles and minimise the likelihood of blackheads and clogged pores.

If you can be bothered, steam your face after cleansing, and prior to applying your mask. Should you suffer with dry skin, maybe limit this to once per fortnight. As a caution, steaming is not recommended should you suffer with serious skin disorders, thread veins, heart problems or breathing difficulties.

To further add to my " Dry Skin - Face" post, below are some ideas to apply after cleansing.

Fruit masks: Mashed strawberries or apples revitalise the skin whilst mashed pear or banana enrich and refresh.

On a separate note, mashed strawberry rubbed on to your teeth helps lift stains and whiten.

Dry or delicate skin: 3 Teaspoons of warm olive oil added to a well beaten egg massaged into your face and neck makes a great 'sensitive skin' mask. Leave it on for around 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. Adding a few drops of essential lavender oil will assist with relaxation.

Oily skin: Strain the juice from a couple of tomatoes and add a little lemon or lime juice. Rub it in gently and allow to dry. 

Mashing a cucumber, add a little milk and beat in to an egg white until the mixture forms a paste is another great mix for combating oily skin. Smooth on and rinse with warm water after 20 minutes.

Enliven and brighten skin: Dip some cotton wool into some fresh cream and wipe over your skin. Then spread honey over your skin, patting it in for 15 minutes.