Homemade Facial Deep Clean

Homemade facial masks are a wonderful way to deep cleanse your skin so that it is soft and silky to touch and positively glowing with freshness to look at.
We try to eat healthily, avoiding (most of the time) things which are not good for us, such as sugar,chips and cream. But how often do we stop to think about what we are putting onto our skin? One might know that a moisturiser has, for instance, neroli or lavender and possibly a sun factor included, but how many chemicals does in contain? Sometimes it's impossible to know what's in a moisturiser unless you are a qualified pharmacist who understands the fancy latin sounding names on the back of the cosmetic jar. However if you make your own facial masks you will know what's included. They are every bit as good, if not much better, than the very best salon mask.
Before applying your homemade facial masks make sure you give yourself a deep cleansing with a facial steam to open the pores up. Now you are ready to relax, remember to leave your mask on for at least 15 - 20 minutes.

• Chocolate Face Mask You Might Enjoy:

Love chocolate but hate what is does to your waist! Ok,you can try this guilt free chocolate mask!
This creamy mask is an excellent moisturizer, leaving your skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin.

1/3 cup cocoa powder

3 tbsp. heavy cream
2 tsp. cottage cheese
¼ cup honey
3 tsp. oatmeal
Mix all ingredients together (a bullet blender is ideal) and smooth onto face. Relax for ten 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water.

• Orange Face Mask( For Oily Skin)

All citrus fruits are rich in alpha hyroxy. Alpha hyroxy is a natural exfoliate which works by unblocking the pores and easing away dead skin cells on the epidermis.
Oranges are the most gentle citrus fruits which can be used in a face mask . Rich in vitamin C, zinc and antioxidants makes this face mask ideal for an acne treatment. Use freshly squeezed orange juice.

If you want an even stronger mask try using grapefruit juice, which is great for bleaching the skin, freckles, spots and blemishes. 1/3 cup cocoa powder

3 tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. honey
If you have oily skin or acne a steam facial at least once a week really helps unblock the pores, reducing spots and boils

• Rose and Honey (For Normal Skin)

Honey and oats are used in the beauty industry to soften and heal the skin tissue and help attract moisture to the skin

1-2 tbs of honey
1 cup porridge oats
1 tbs of rose water
Mix ingrediets together. Add more honey if required.

• Avocado Face Mask

Choose the ingredients which feel most suitable to your skin today.

half ripe avocado
1 tbsp lemon juice (normal or oily skin)
1 egg yolk (normal to dry skin)
1 tbsp plain yoghurt
1 tsp olive or avocado oil
Peel and mash the avocado half in a bowl, Beat in the remaining ingredients and use immediately.

• Banana Face Mask( For Sensitive Skin)

half medium size banana
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp plain yoghurt (oily skin)
1 tbsp cream (normal to dry skin)
Peel and mash the banana in a bowl Beat in the remaining ingredients and use immediately.

• Pineapple and Cornmeal (Pineapple is a natural exfoliate)

1 slice of pineapple half an inch thick
2 tblsp plain yoghurt
4 tblsp cornmeal
Puree the pineapple. Put the puree in a bowl and mix in the yoghurt and enough cornmeal to make a thick paste. Leave it for 5 minutes before using to let the cornmeal soften.

• Honey and Milk Mask

This is an excellent mask to use in the winter for hydrating and balancing the skin.

2 tsp French green clay
1tsp honey
10 ml of milk
Add all the ingredients together until they form a paste. Apply a thick layer to your face and neck area and leave to dry for about half an hour.

Homemade Facial Scrub Recipes

Everyone wants to get a healthy glowing skin. In order to get flawless skin you need to exfoliate your skin on a regular basis. Exfoliation process is essential for removing dead skin cells. It helps deep clean the skin. Scrubbing is very essential for keeping your facial skin free of acne. Remember, scrubs used for sensitive facial skin should not be harsh.

• Strawberry Scrub Recipe for Oily Skin

1.Make a mixture by combing 4 mashed strawberries and 2 tbsp of brown sugar.
2.Apply it on the skin.
3.Use this recipe at least three times a month

• Almond, Oatmeal Recipe for Radiant Skin

Make a paste by mixing 4 tablespoons of ground almonds, 4 tablespoons of medium oatmeal, 1½ tablespoons of powered rose petals, 5 drops of almond oil and 2 tablespoons of powdered milk. Use before going to bed on sensitive skin regularly.

General knowledge about Masks Ingredients
Many foods make great ingredients for masks. Combine a tablespoon of any one of these ingredients with a base mask, binder and essential oils. For pulped ingredients, blend enough raw ingredients to make a tablespoon of pulp (alternatively, you can cook and then mash).

♦apple pulp: slightly acidic; soothes and gently exfoliates.
♦asparagus pulp: stimulating; dries up pimples.
♦brewer's yeast: excellent for oily skin.
♦carrot pulp: antiseptic; heals pimples.
♦celery juice: acts as a toner for tired or older skin.
♦cooked and mashed turnip: deep-cleansing.
♦egg white: astringent and drying for oily skins.
♦egg yolk: nourishes dry skin.
♦fresh fig pulp: an emollient and cleanses.
♦grated cucumber: cools, soothes and heals. Works as a mild bleach for sallow skin and freckles.
♦grated raw potato: helps clear blemishes and eczema.
♦honey: hydrates, softens, soothes and heals.
♦lemon juice (diluted in one part water/one part lemon juice): removes oil and gently bleaches freckles.
♦lettuce juice (blend lettuce leaves to a pulp, adding a little water): soothes sore, rough skin; helps heal pimples.
♦mashed apricots: moisturizes, soothes and cleanses.
♦mashed avocado: deeply penetrating and nourishing.
♦mashed banana: nourishing.
♦mashed strawberries: slightly acidic and luxurious; cleanses.
♦mashed tomatoes: excellent for oily skin.
♦natural yoghurt: moisturizes and restores skin's acid balance.
♦orange juice: hydrating for older skin.
♦pear pulp: soothes and cools hot, sunburnt skin.
♦pineapple pulp: an astringent wash for oily skin.
♦watermelon juice: gently exfoliates, softens and deep-cleanses.

Binders
There are many food items that will not only bind the mask, but have the added benefit of being good for your skin.

♦ Finely ground rolled oats
♦ Dried milk powder
♦ Wholemeal plain flour
♦ Finely ground almonds

Essential oils
When using essential oils in masks or on the skin, it's very important to use only 100% pure essential oils from health food shops. Avoid those labelled "perfume oil" or "fragrant oil" as they are synthetic and won't be of benefit ,in fact, they could harm your skin. Essential oils are immensely powerful, so use no more than two drops in a mask. (If you are pregnant or have health problems, check with a qualified aromatherapist before using essential oils).

♦dry and normal skin: lavender, evening primrose, sandalwood.
♦oily skin: geranium, lemon, ylang-ylang.
♦pimple: evening primrose, clary sage, lavender.
♦acne: carrot, evening primrose, tea-tree.
♦eczema: carrot, chamomile, lavender.

Use the suitable homemade facial recipe on a regular basis to have a healthy skin. Always apply a good moisturizer after removing the scrub.Who said food had to be eaten to be good for you? Start mixing, mashing, juicing and pulping, for face masks you can whip up in the kitchen!

Have a beautiful day everybody!