6 EASY FACIAL MASKS

Treat yourself with a luscious homemade facial mask today!

1~Banana, Sour Cream & Honey~

Mash 1/2 banana and add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour
cream. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe
off with a damp wash cloth


2~Simple Cornmeal~

Two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a thick
paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to face and
wash off.

3~Almonds and Berries~

In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon
yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and
allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

4~Easy Avacado~

Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about
20 minutes and then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

5~Apricot Cream~

Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender
or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face
and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

6~Cucumber Yogurt~

Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and
add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20 minutes.
Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Herbal Facial Care

Herbal Mask

1 tablespoon comfrey leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chamomile , chopped
1/2 cup of boiled water
3 tablespoons of yogurt or powdered oatmeal

Infuse the comfrey/chamomile in boiled water.
Cover and steep 10 minutes and strain.
Add yogurt/oatmeal and apply liberally to your face and neck.
Let dry, rinse and apply herbal toner.

Herbal Toner

1 tablespoon vegetable glycerine
1/2 cup of witch hazel
For sensitive skin
use: 1/2 cup of lavender or rose water infusion*

For oily skin
use: 1/2 cup of sage leaves, 1/2 rosemary OR
1/2 cup lemon balm, lemon grass and lemon verbena water infusion*

Combine the herbal water infusion to the glycerine and witch hazel.
Refrigerate after using. After the toner dries , apply a moisturizer.

*To make the infusion boil the herbs in water,
let steep for 10 minutes

Herbal Facial Masks

Herbal Facial Mask (Cleans and Tightens Pores)
• 1 tbs. honey
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. crumbled dried chamomile flowers
• 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Apply the mixture to your face and neck.
Let dry about 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
Roll-Out Scrub (for acne)
WARNING: Very harsh! Use only every third day.

• 1/2 C. oatmeal powder
• 1/8 C. salt
• 1/8 C. farina
• 1/8 C. yogurt

Combine all ingredients except yogurt.
Store the dry ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. To use,
wet your face with plenty of hot water.
Combine a tablespoon of the scrub mixture
with a tablespoon of the yogurt.
Apply to face, rubbing gently with your fingers for about 1 minute.
Rinse face with 20 splashes of hot water. Follow with Lemon Rinse.
Honey Mask(For Oily & Blemished Skin)
Massage a small amount of slightly heated honey into skin.
Wheat germ may be added for its abrasive action, protein and nutrients.

Oatmeal Tomato Mask (for blemished skin)
• 1 ripe tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 T. instant oatmeal or old-fashioned rolled oats

Blend ingredients in a blender until just combined. Apply to skin,
making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas.
Add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask, if necessary.
Leave the mask on for 10 minutes,
then scrub off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.
Lemon/Egg Mask (For Oily Skin)
Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white.
Apply to face avoiding the area around the eyes.
Leave on your face overnight or if during the day,
for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Citrus Astringent
• 3 tsp. lemon extract
• Juice of one lime
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol

Combine ingredients in a small bowl.
Transfer to a jar and shake well.
Store in the refrigerator, will keep up to 6 months. Tightens pores,
refreshes skin, and helps remove oils from skin.
Facial Mask
• 1/2 of a ripe banana smashed
• 1 tbsp. honey.

Gently massage onto face.
After 15 Minutes, Rinse with warm then cold water.
Soothing Mask
This mask is great for oily skin.

• 1/4 of a tomato mashed (remove skin and seeds)
• 2 tsp. of plain yogurt
• 1 tsp mashed cucumber
• 2 tsp aloe gel
• 3 tsp Oatmeal powder
• 2 mint leaves (crushed).

Mix ingredients together in a bowl,
apply to face and leave on for about 10 minutes.
Rinse with warm water. Try using a warm, damp face cloth to remove.
Strawberry Mask
• 1/2 a cup of natural yogurt
• 3 chopped strawberries
• 1/2 cup of oats

Mix in a blender until smooth.
Put the mask on your face with your fingers and lie back and relax for
15 minutes. And for an extra boost put cucumbers on your eyes and you
'
ll be amazed at the difference!
All Natural Mask
• 1 teaspoon alcohol
• 2 teaspoons of distilled water
• 10 drops of natural lemon juice
• 5 drops of honey
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• Enough corn starch baby powder to mix it into a smooth paste.

Use daily, an hour before bed time. Apply paste to entire face area using cotton ball, or your fingers. Leave on your face for half an hour, then rinse very well with warm water, dry well but without scrubbing. Results should show within one week.
Face Cleanser
• Mix 2tbsp. finely ground oatmeal
• 2tbsp. wheat bran
• 2tbsp. honey

Now mix in enough olive oil or apple cider vinegar
to form a soft paste. Rinse face with warm water.
Then apply cleanser. Gently massage face for 5 minutes.
Then rinse again with warm water and then rinse with cold water.

Face Masks Are Greener

All of these ingredients are simple to put together to make a great face mask. Just mash the given ingredients together and let the mixture sit on your face for 10-15 minutes.
Here are the items you should try combining:
1;Apple+Honey+Oatmeal
2;Avocado+Honey
3;Banana+Yogurt+Honey
4;Brown Sugar+Milk
5;Strawberries+Cream+Honey
6;Egg Yolk+Honey+Olive Oil
7;Oatmeal+Olive Oil
8;Cucumber+Yogurt+Strawberries+Honey
9;Blended Almonds+Honey+Egg White
10;Baking Soda+Water
11;Apricots+Milk
12;Lemon+Egg+Honey
All of these combinations make for wonderful masks and they help to green up your life and improve your skin simultaneously.Try them!

Mask nourishes the skin

This mask nourishes the skin, helps heal imperfections and provides a deep cleanse.
• 1/4 cup whole oats
• 1/4 cup comfrey leaf
• 1/4 cup calendula petals
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chamomile Powder all dry ingredients and mix well.
Store facial mask base in an airtight container. Mix 1 tablespoon warm whole milk with 1 tablespoon facial mask base. Stir until thick and creamy. Adjust the amount of powder to achieve a consistency of your liking. Apply to face and relax for 20 minutes. The mask draws out toxins while it dries. Rinse with pure water and apply moisturizer.

Herbal Beauty Recipe

Facial masks are beneficial for removing dead skin, unclogging pores and helping prevent premature lines and wrinkles. Applying a facial mask once a week can dramatically improve your skin's overall health. If you're interested in making your own facial mask with ingredients you can find in your refrigerator, check out the two facial mask recipes below. These masks will your skin feeling soft and smooth and looking great!


Cucumber Avocado Facial Mask
½ cup chopped cucumber
½ cup chopped avocado
1 egg white
2 tsp. powdered milk
In a blender combine all of the ingredients until they form a smooth, paste-like consistency. You can apply the mask immediately or refrigerate it for 30 minutes. Apply 2 tablespoons of the cucumber avocado mask to your face and neck in circular upward motions. Leave the mask on for 30 minutes, or until dry. To remove the mask simply rinse your face and neck with warm water , followed by a cold water rinse. Finally, pat dry your face and neck.


Lemon Egg-White Mask
Juice from half a lemon, strained
1 egg white
Beat together the egg white and lemon juice for three full minutes. Apply directly to your face, avoiding your eyes, and leave on for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes rinse your face with warm water and apply a moisturizer or cream.

Kitchen-Made Face Cleansers

These do-it-yourself concoctions are designed for dry, oil or normal skin types.

The apple cider vinegar acts as a natural astringent; the olive oil helps remove dirt; the lactic acid in the yogurt exfoliates; and the lemon juice tightens pores.


Dry Skin

1 cup plain yogurt

1/2 mashed banana or avocado

1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp olive oil


Oily Skin

1 cup plain yogurt

1/2 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp lemon juice


Normal Skin

1 cup plain yogur

t1 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar

Choose one cleanser, depending on your personal skin type. Combine all ingredients well. Scoop out approximately 1/4 cup and apply all over face with a soft, circular motion. Rub into skin for at least one minute. Rinse well with cool (not cold) water. Gently pat dry with a soft cloth. Store unused cleanser in the refrigerator for up to seven days

Herbal Face Pack

Herbal Face Pack

The FACE PACKS which are mentioned in ayurveda help women to get rid of wrinkles , dark circles , pimples and acne. Herbal face packs increase the fairness and smoothness of skin. We can derive the maximum benefits of herbal face packs by using them according to our skin type.

For Dry Skin

Ingredients: Rasna, rakta chandana, yashti madhu, bala. To be applied after mixing with milk

For Oily Skin

Ingredients:Amalaki ,Vibhitaki , Haritaki, Manjishta To be applied after mixing with milk

For normal skin

Ingredients: Chandana, Raktachandana,Lodhra, dhaanyaka, vacha,manjishta To be applied after mixing with water

Facial Mask

Carrot Facial Mask
Ingredients Needed:
2-3 large carrots
4 1/2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Cook carrots, then mash. Mix with honey. Apply gently to the skin, wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.


Glowing Facial Mask
You will love your radiant skin after using this recipe...
All you need is:
1 tbsp fuller's earth
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp mashed papaya

Mix and put on face for 20 minutes then rinse off.


Honey Facial Mask
Perhaps the best facial mask is honey. Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores. Use once a week.


Orange Yogurt Mask
Ingredients Needed:
* 1 tsp plain yogurt (I chose Balkan Style)
* the juice of 1/4 of an orange Stir to mix and then dip fingers into

mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.

* Yogurt will cleanse and nourish your skin
* The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA's

Natural Face Masks

Home Made Face Masks

The purpose of a face masks is to improve outlook of the face and skin. Face masks will make your skin very glowing and rejunuvate. We are providing some face masks for Normal Skin, Oily Skin and Dry skin.
Dry skin face masks :

1 egg yolk, 2 tsp. almond oil, 1 ripe banana.Combine everything in a bowl, make a thick paste. Apply this to face. leave on for 20 minutes, then wash with water.Mix banana, egg white and curd. Apply this facial mask to your face, hands and legs. It will give soft smooth skin.Take one tablespoon of cornflakes with almond oil or milk and grind into a paste. Apply this paste to face. Wash off after 15 minutes.
Mix 1 tsp. of butter and 1 tsp of water. Apply over the dry parts of skin. Leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

Mash half of an avocado and smooth over the face. Leave for 10 minutes and then gently remove with damp cloth.

Oily Skin face masks:

One tablespoon honey, one tablespoon Fuller's Earth (multani mitti) and one tablespoon rose water. Mix together and apply on the face. Wash off after 15 minutes. Apply once a week but If your skin is too oily use twice a week.

Use a beaten egg white and mixed with 1 tsp lemon juice. Apply this mask on the face, then wash off warm water.Mix one tsp tomato pulp and two tablespoon potato flour. Apply this paste on the face. Leave on 15 minutes and then remove gently with warm water.

Normal Skin face masks:

Use a beaten egg white and mixed with 2 tsp almond oil. Smooth over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on 15 minutes, then remove gently with water.
Blend 1egg white, 2 tsp vegetables oils and 1 tsp apple juice. Smooth over the face, then wash off after 15 minutes.Mash raw papaya and smooth over the face and throat. Leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water and then splash face with cool water.