Five Simple Face Masks

Here's the third post revisiting of some of the easy skincare recipes I shared last year. There are links to the earlier posts below.

Egg Yolk Hydrating Mask

This is excellent for dry skin. Makes enough for one mask.

You need:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pinch turmeric

Mix to a paste. Apply to clean, dry skin. Leave for 20 minutes then rinse off. Turmeric can give this mask quite a vibrant colour,  but will not stain your skin.

Strawberry Exfoliating Mask

Very quick and easy to make. 

To make this you will need:

• 3 medium-sized ripe stawberries
• 1 teaspoon of liquid honey

Mash the strawberries well, then mix in the honey. Apply to a clean dry face, avoiding the area around your eyes. Leave for 15 minutes then rinse off with warm water

Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Rosie Oats Face Mask

This is a gentle mask suitable for most skin types.

Oatmeal soothes, hydrates and can reduce redness. The clay helps to draw out impurities and the rosewater acts as a gentle toner.

To make enough for one mask you'll need:

• 1 tablespoon ground oats
• 1 tablespoon rosewater
• 1 tablespoon kaolin clay*
• 1/2 tablespoon liquid honey
• 2-3 drops rose essential oil (optional)

Mix the ingredients to form a paste - you can use less or more rosewater to get a consistency you like. Massage into your face and neck. Leave for 5 minutes then rinse with warm water.

* Green clay can be used if skin is prone to acne or rose/pink clay for mature skin.

Avocado Carrot Face Mask (1)

Simple to make and rich in anti-oxidants this mask will help improve the texture and tone of your skin.

To make this you will need:

• 1 carrot (cooked and well mashed)
• 1 avocado (mashed)
• 1/2 cup cream 
• 3 tablespoons liquid honey
• 1 beaten egg yolk (optional)

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and blend until you have a smooth, but not runny, paste. You may need to adjust the amount of cream used to get a good consistency.

Apply to your face and neck. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse. Follow with your usual toner and moisturiser.

Note: natural yoghurt can be used in place of cream if you prefer

Avocado Face Mask (2)

Another one using avocado. This is a simple to make mask suitable for most skin types - and a great way to use up an avocado that getting a bit too soft.

To make this mask you will need:

• 1/2 of an avocado
• 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons liquid honey

Mash the avocado until smooth and creamy. Stir in the honey and yoghurt. You want a smooth consistency that's not too runny.

Apply to clean, dry skin avoiding the area around your eyes. Leave for 10-15 minutes. Rinse of with warm water, then follow with your usual moisturiser.

This makes enough for one mask.

You may also like:
Six Favourite Toner Recipes
Six easy to make Scrubs

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