Facial masks are a wonderful way to make your skin glow, even out its tone, and help it appear more youthful. And you can make healthy, all-natural facial masks right at home. I've created three simple recipes to share with you to bring out the natural beauty of your skin. I suggest you use these skin treatments at least every other week to maximize their benefits.
Remember, it is important to cleanse your face thoroughly with a gentle liquid natural soap before applying any facial mask.
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Honey Mask for Toning and Cleansing
(good for all skin types)
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Ingredients:
-3 TBS of liquid honey
-1 drop Rose essential oil
-2 drops Lavender essential oil
-1 drop Lemon essential oil
Combine all ingredients and apply mixture evenly on face and neck. Leave it on for at least 7 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat dry, and apply the following "toning and cleansing" aromatic blend, prepared in advance in a 10-ml bottle filled with vegetable oil:
-1 drop Rose essential oil
-3 drops Geranium essential oil
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Clay Mask for Deep Cleansing
(good for oily complexions, use once a week for one month)
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Ingredients:
-3TBS of either green, white or pink clay
*green clay offers a deeper cleansing
*white and pink clays are both good for sensitive
and dry skin
-2 drops Rosemary essential oil
-2 drops Lemon essential oil
Combine all ingredients and apply mixture evenly on face and neck. Leave it on for at least 7 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat dry, and apply the following "deep cleansing" aromatic blend, prepared in advance in a 10-ml bottle filled with vegetable oil:
-2 drops Lavender essential oil
-2 drops Geranium essential oil
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Aloe Vera Mask for Healing and Soothing
(great for sensitive and dry skin, especially after sun bathing)
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Ingredients:
-3 TBS pure and certified organic aloe vera juice
-1 drop Helycrisum essential oil
-1 drop Rose essential oil
Combine all ingredients and apply mixture evenly on face and neck. Leave it on for at least 7 minutes and rinse with warm water. Pat dry, and apply the following "healing and soothing" aromatic blend, prepared in advance in a 10-ml bottle filled with vegetable oil:
-1 drop Neroli essential oil
-3 drops Lavender essential oil
