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How To Make Your Own Facial Masks and Scrubs?






Facial masks are the perfect place to start for beginners, because they are simple, and all you need to achieve is a pleasant texture you can work with. A good texture is usually smooth, with no visible lumps, and of an adequate thickness that will allow spreading with minimal dripping. Thickeners of choice will come right out of your pantry, for example, ground oats, almond meal, rice powder, cornstarch, cornmeal, and other such ingredients.

Because facial masks are often extemporaneous preparations, meaning they are to be used right away, you do not need to worry about preservation. Just mix the ingredients, apply the mix, and let your skin soak in the nutrients at the peak of their concentration. It is usually okay to refrigerate the leftovers if you plan to treat yourself to another mask during the same week before the mixture starts to lose moisture and antioxidants.

If your preparation is a little runny, you might either use more thickener or simply spread it between double layers of gauze, like making a jam sandwich, and apply the gauze to your face. You may need to precut the double gauze in strips and circles to cover forehead, neck, and cheeks: four rectangles for the forehead and neck and four circles for the cheeks. Sitting in a recliner chair can help keep gauze pads in place.

Contact time for a mask is usually 10“15 minutes, and a silicone spatula can come in handy when it is time to remove your mask, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

Try to find time for a nutritional mask at least once a week (twice a week if you feel that your skin needs a little extra plumping or at the change of seasons).

Masks can also serve as a vehicle for facial scrubs. The addition of an exfoliating agent transforms a mask into a two-in-one mask and scrub. Examples of exfoliating agents are almond meal, semolina, rice beads, and clay, among others.

Coco-Belle Scrub

This mask combines the benefits of coconut, royal jelly, and almond milk to moisturize and nourish your skin. Shredded coconut flakes make a wonderful base for mature-skin facial masks and scrubs because they act as a double agent: Through rubbing, impurities and dead skin cells are eliminated; simultaneously, coconut oil is released and absorbed through the superficial epithelial cells without leaving behind an oily residue. Coconut oil can deeply nourish challenged skin, help improve dryness, and fight wrinkles.

Look for unsweetened, sulfite-free coconut flakes, or simply make your own using a cheese grater. Freshly shredded coconut has a higher moisture content, and freshly released oil is still unoxidized just make sure there are no abrasive particles in your coconut shreds.

Royal jelly is an extremely rich superfood that is designed to feed the queen bee, which can lay over two thousand eggs a day. It is often sold blended with honey. Adding a little to your facial mask can make it highly nourishing for your skin. A little almond milk provides a good dose of vitamin E, which is a wrinkle-fighting antioxidant, and vanilla flavored milk will add a pleasant aroma to the mixture. Together, those ingredients will bring moisture, lipids, and vitamins to revive dry, wrinkled skin.

Make this mask twice a week to quickly improve skin smoothness and nourish the skin. No oils are added to this formula, which makes it a suitable recipe for all skin types, including oily skin.

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 tablespoons thinly shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon royal jelly
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla-flavored almond milk

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mix coconut shreds with royal jelly or honey.
  2. Add almond milk to the mixture to achieve a pleasant and desirable texture. Then spread on cleansed face and neck and wait for your skin to soak in the nutrients of this mask for 15 minutes.
  3. Rinse with chlorine-free water and pat your face dry with a towel.

Yeast-Based Anti-Aging Facial Mask

Yeast is a single-cell organism loaded with nutrients essential for its survival and superfast proliferation. With the help of the remaining ingredients in this formula, such as milk and honey, this mask will act as a youth booster for your skin.

Because of its higher fat content, whole milk brings more softness to your skin than skim milk, because the saturated fats in whole milk will help lock in skin moisture. Honey is a proven emollient, which draws moisture to the skin, and has established anti-aging properties.

Rice and rice derivatives are gaining popularity in the cosmetics industry for all the benefits they can offer. Rice flour will help give the mask some elasticity for easier spreading and will also allow scrubbing and removal of dead skin cells and impurities.

Although not essential to the formula, a few drops of vanilla will add a nice, pleasant smell.

Make this mask once or twice a week for a month to plump skin and restore its glow.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) whole organic milk
  • 1 small packet dry active yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3“5 drops vanilla extract (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons rice flour

Note: Almond milk can be used instead of whole milk as a vegan alternative, but the creaminess of the preparation will not be the same.

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Start by warming milk in the microwave or in a pan, making sure not to overheat it.
  2. Sprinkle the content of the yeast packet over the warmed milk and mix it with a fork.
  3. Add honey and vanilla extract and mix again. The warm milk will help dissolve the honey and will aid in the yeast proliferation. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and apply to the face and neck.
  4. Add rice flour to the remaining mix, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring well, until mixture thickens.
  5. You can now apply another thicker coat on the face and neck and allow the mask to dry over 15 minutes.
  6. Scrub with your fingers (over the sink) to remove the brittle mask. Finish by washing your face with warm water, and follow with a facial cream.

Brightening Apple Mask

This mask relies on the wonderful effects of fruits and is recommended for skin with blemishes or sunspots to reverse sun damage, especially at the end of the summer season. Apples are rich in vitamin C, which is a documented skin-brightening agent. Citrus fruits are also supreme sources of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). When combined with cranberry seed oil, which is high in sun-protective antioxidants, these ingredients will reverse time on challenged skin.

Make this mask twice a week, for two or three weeks to unify skin tone, and always follow with sunscreen.

INGREDIENTS
  • gauze strips
  • 1 freshly grated peeled green apple
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon cranberry seed oil
  • 1“2 tablespoons rice flour
  • Note: Honey can be used instead of glycerin.

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Prepare gauze strips by laying gauze in double layers and cutting four rectangles for the forehead and neck and four circles for the cheeks.
  2. Mix the above ingredients, adding as much rice flour as needed to prevent dripping. Then spread the mix like sandwich filling between double gauze layers and apply to your forehead, neck, and cheeks.
  3. Sit in a reclining chair and wait for 10 minutes before removing the gauze strips and rinsing your face with lukewarm water.
  4. If bothersome tingling occurs, rinse immediately.
  5. Always follow with a high-SPF (30 or more) sunscreen to avoid vitamin C induced photosensitivity.

Exfoliating Mask

This is a very easy mask in which ground oats do a double job: They soften the skin and exfoliate it at the same time. This formula is suitable for all skin types, especially dry skin. It relies on almond oil, which is a great source of vitamin E, as well as whole milk as a source of fat, which will help lock in skin moisture. The addition of vitamins will empower this mask and take its efficacy to a whole new level, making it greatly nourishing while boosting its anti-wrinkle potency.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 teaspoon almond oil
  • 3 tablespoons ground oats
  • 3 ounces (or 100 ml) whole milk
  • 10 drops (0.5 ml) vitamin E
  • 10 drops (0.5 ml) vitamin B5 (optional)
  • 1 capsule coenzyme Q10 (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Drizzle almond oil over the ground oats, then add milk gradually until you achieve a paste-like texture.
  2. Use a dropper to add vitamins E and B5. Then open the capsule and empty the coenzyme Q10 content, sprinkling it over the mixture. Mix well to distribute the vitamins within the mask.
  3. Make sure your face and neck are clean and makeup-free. Coat your forehead, cheeks, and neck with this mix, making sure to avoid the eye area. Relax and allow 20 minutes contact time.
  4. Remove by rubbing away all the mix with your hands and washing your face with warm water; then pat your face dry with a towel.

Brighter Complexion Mask

This mask combines the skin-brightening effects of vitamin C with the sun damage reversing properties of avocado. Use at the change of seasons, when sun exposure is low, to improve the appearance of sunspots. Vitamin C is a skin rejuvenator that will help plump the skin, and avocado is extremely rich in nourishing polyunsaturated fatty acids, which makes this formula highly beneficial for both mature and dry skin.

INGREDIENTS
  • gauze strips
  • ½ ripe white peach
  • ½ ripe avocado
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground oats

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Begin preparing your gauze strips by laying the gauze in double layers and cutting four rectangles for the forehead and neck and four circles for the cheeks.
  2. Mash the peach and the avocado together with a fork. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well. Sprinkle and blend in ground oats as needed to reduce dripping.
  3. Then spread on the precut double layers of gauze and place the gauze strips over the forehead, cheeks, and neck. It is also okay to spread the mixture directly on the skin; just make sure to avoid the eye area.
  4. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes, unless bothersome tingling occurs. Remove the gauze pads and rinse abundantly with warm water.
  5. Finally, pat the face dry with a face towel, and always follow with a moisturizer and a high-SPF sunscreen, even during winter.
  6. Repeat on a weekly basis, over a month, for best results.


Brightening and Exfoliating 2-in-1 Mask

This wholesome formula is engineered with multiple skin needs in mind. While its brightening powers are provided by lemon juice, which boosts skin with vitamin C, almond meal acts as a mild exfoliator, to reveal newer and brighter skin. Olive oil and glycerin confer softness and moisture, alongside royal jelly, which takes skin nourishment to a whole new level. This is why the results of this tone unifying mask are impressive, especially when used twice weekly for a month.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons almond meal
  • 1 tablespoon royal jelly
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 20 drops (1 ml) vegetable glycerin

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Drizzle lemon juice over almond meal and mix with a fork. Add remaining ingredients one at a time and mix.
  2. Then spread an amount equivalent to about 1 tablespoon over a clean face. Wait for 5 minutes; then scrub and rinse off. Repeat a few days later with the refrigerated leftovers or a freshly made mask.
  3. Because this formula might increase your skin photosensitivity, avoid sun exposure and always follow with a daily sunblock.

All-Almond Mask

This recipe is for almond lovers, a strictly vegan formula, gently exfoliating and extremely nourishing for the skin. While almond oil supplements skin with generous amounts of vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, almond meal is a soft scrubbing agent that will take away dead skin cells and regenerate skin. This recipe is for all skin types, any season of the year. When prepared regularly, it helps keep skin nourished, soft, and refreshed. It also has some anti-aging benefits. Do not use almond-derived ingredients if there are allergy concerns.

INGREDIENTS
  • ½ cup almond meal
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon almond oil
  • 3 drops almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mix together all of the above ingredients, using as much almond milk as needed to obtain a paste-like texture that is easy to spread but not too runny.
  2. Use your fingertips or a silicone spatula to spread the mixture over your face and neck.
  3. Leave the mask on until it becomes brittle.
  4. Rub gently to remove dead skin cells and impurities. Wash your face if you feel like it; otherwise, this mask comes off easily and leaves no residue.

Honey Almond Mask

Honey and almond have become a rather famous duo featured in numerous hair and skin formulations. While almonds are rich in antioxidant vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids, honey is a great skin moisturizer, and its anti-aging properties make the two a wonderful combination. With little oil content, if any, this formula is suitable for all skin types, including oily skin. The addition of wheat germ oil boosts the anti-aging properties of this formula for optimal results.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ cup almond meal
  • 5 drops vanilla extract
  • 20 drops (1 ml) wheat germ oil (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mix honey with almond milk until dissolved, then add it to almond meal and mix. Add remaining ingredients and mix until a paste-like texture is obtained.
  2. Spread with fingertips or silicone spatula on the face and neck. Sit back and relax.
  3. Remove in 15 minutes or when dry and brittle. Rinse if necessary.

Winter Rescue Mask

Weather aggression is always noticeable, not only on hands, legs, and lips but also on the face. This mask contains full-fat cream cheese, which will restore some of the skin lipid mantle and help protect skin against weather-induced dryness.

The remaining ingredients will boost skin vitality and revive it. While wheat germ oil is extremely nourishing, moisturizing, and anti-aging, grapefruit juice will load your skin with antioxidants and vitamin C for a refreshed and younger-looking skin. Adding egg white is optional but strongly recommended if you wish to have proteins in your mask, as well. Prepare this formula when your skin feels dry and tight, or routinely during winter and harsh weather months.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) full-fat cream cheese (softened; see below)
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 20 drops (1 ml) wheat germ oil
  • 20 drops (1 ml) grapefruit juice
  • 1 egg white (optional)
  • gauze strips (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Allow the cheese to soften at room temperature do not microwave. Flatten with a fork, and then add remaining ingredients one at a time while mixing with the fork.
  2. Spread with a spatula on clean face and neck, directly or between double layers of precut gauze strips. (Prepare the gauze strips ahead of time by laying gauze in double layers and cutting four rectangles for the forehead and neck and four circles for the cheeks.)
  3. Lie back or sit in a reclining chair and wait for 15“20 minutes before removing gauze pads and rinsing off.
  4. Repeat this mask on a weekly basis to sustain results and protect the skin. Follow with the application of a daily moisturizer and a sunblock.

Ah! Cooling Gel

This mask is a great choice for sensitive skin suffering from irritation. It relies on the anti-inflammatory properties of rosemary to ease redness and soothe the skin. Mint is also another contributor to the effect of this recipe because it contains menthol, which will provide an instant cooling effect and potentiate the efficacy of rosemary. Cucumber juice is a skin-friendly ingredient that will moisturize in a very soft way, and its effects are complemented by glycerin, which acts as an emollient, bringing more moisture to the skin.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary (preferably fresh)
  • 5 leaves fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) cucumber juice
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Start by preparing a decoction of rosemary and mint by adding them to the boiling water. Wait 3“5 minutes before turning off the heat.
  2. Filter and set aside for a few minutes before adding cucumber juice and glycerin. Stir well to mix.
  3. While the decoction is still warm, sprinkle gradual amounts of xanthan gum on the surface and whisk until a gel starts to form. Using an electric whisk is helpful in avoiding lumps, but be careful not to splatter. Keep in mind that using too much gum can transform the mixture into an unpleasant stringy gel.
  4. Set aside to cool; then transfer to a pump bottle and refrigerate.
  5. Apply two to three pumps to the face and neck, without rubbing. Then wipe off with a cotton ball or rinse with plenty of lukewarm water. To avoid friction and minimize irritation, finish by patting your face dry with a towel.
  6. This gel can be used as often as needed to soothe irritated skin.

AHA-Rich Peeling Mask

Alpha hydroxy acids, often known as AHA, are acidic components used in many over-the-counter products, as well as professional products that serve as a chemical peel for the skin. They may be irritating and can cause redness and photosensitivity, which is why many people avoid professional peeling. This mask is a gentler alternative, which relies on lactic acid, an AHA found in sour milk, yogurt, and kefir. The acidity of this formula is attenuated with aloe vera gel and honey, so it can be better tolerated than a chemical peel. It is still recommended, however, to do a patch test on a small area before applying this mask to the face. Always avoid contact with eyes, and do not apply to open cuts and wounds or on irritated skin. This formula works best at the end of summer to improve dull skin appearance and unify skin tone.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tablespoon full-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon ground oats

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mix the above ingredients in a small bowl and then apply to the face, always avoiding the eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.
  2. Follow with a moisturizer and a high-SPF sunscreen.
  3. Repeat on a weekly basis for three to four weeks for more obvious results.

Astringent Mask

This formula is for oily skin: Make this mask when your skin is misbehaving, and you need to tame the breakouts. Just like green tea, hazelnut oil is astringent and reduces pore size, which is why it is a great choice for acne-prone skin. Of course, avoid the use of nut oils in case of a nut allergy.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) freshly made green tea infusion
  • ½ teaspoon hazelnut oil
  • 3 ounces witch hazel or neroli water

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Sprinkle the cornstarch, gradually, on the green tea while it is still hot, and whisk vigorously. When the tea starts to thicken, add the oil, continuing to whisk.
  2. Refrigerate the preparation for further thickening and to decrease its temperature prior to applying.
  3. When cool, apply the gel to the face, avoiding the eyes. Leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off with water. Do not rub skin excessively, as that might stimulate the sebaceous glands and lead to excessive oily secretions.
  4. Finish with a cotton ball soaked with witch hazel or neroli water for some extra astringency.

Walnut Anti-Aging Mask

Walnuts are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants and have become popular ingredients in numerous anti-aging creams. This mask will bring a great amount of nutrients for tired, mature, and sun-damaged skin. Although it is particularly recommended for dry and combination skin, it is also suitable for oily skin. Prepare regularly to boost your skin omega-3 levels and keep it looking healthy.

INGREDIENTS
  • ½ cup walnut halves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon almond milk
  • Note: Flax seeds are also high in omega-3 and make a valid substitution for walnuts in this formula, especially in case of a nut allergy.

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Try to buy in-the-shell walnuts and use a nutcracker or a hammer to crack them open. They have a higher moisture level and preserved omega-3s. Just make sure there are no shell particles in your walnuts.
  2. A food processor will help you pulverize them and achieve a very fine texture that is not abrasive. Use the powder as soon as it is prepared when it has the highest moisture content and before oils begin oxidation.
  3. Pour the powder into a bowl, make a well in the center, add the honey and almond milk, and mix thoroughly.
  4. Apply to the face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes; then rinse the mask off with fresh water. Follow with your regular facial moisturizer.

Egg White Skin-Firming Mask

Egg whites are a smart addition to your facial mask when you seek a skin-tightening effect because it is a great quality protein that will support collagen. Combined with glycerin and yogurt, this formula will surely improve skin feel and tone. Yogurt is acidic and will act as an exfoliating agent, assisting with skin cell renewal.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 egg white
  • Zest of Ø¢¼ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable glycerin
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ground oats

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Prepare this mix immediately prior to application. Using a whisk, mix the egg white with the lemon zest (to neutralize the egg smell), then add the glycerin and yogurt and whisk until homogenous.
  2. Gradually, sprinkle with the ground oats and mix well.
  3. Apply to a clean face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Wait for 10“15 minutes before rinsing off with tepid water. Follow with your moisturizer and a daytime sunscreen.

Fruity Mask

Sometimes skin needs a surge of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals to wipe away its dullness and restore its natural defenses. Ripe fruits make a great facial mask component, whether used alone or in a cocktail blend. This mask is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and other nutrients that will work together to improve complexion and give it a healthier look. Prepare more often in summer and at the change of seasons. This formula suits most skin types. People with sensitive skin are always advised to patch-test recipes before applying on a larger skin surface.

INGREDIENTS
  • ½ ripe white peach
  • ½ ripe banana
  • ¼ ripe pear
  • 10 drops (0.5 ml) lemon juice
  • 1“2 tablespoons ground oats
  • gauze strips (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Dice the fruits and puree them with a stick blender or a food processor. Add lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
  2. Sprinkle with enough ground oats to thicken the mix and facilitate application.
  3. Spread directly over a clean face and neck, or between precut double gauze layers, avoiding the eye area. (Prepare gauze strips ahead of time by laying gauze in double layers and cutting four rectangles for the forehead and neck and four circles for the cheeks.)
  4. Sit in a recliner chair and wait 15 minutes before rinsing. Follow with your regular moisturizer and sunscreen.

Brightening Veggie Mask

Just like fruit, vegetables can also be loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will improve skin appearance and nourish it. Potatoes are known as skin brighteners, as is parsley, which is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Ginger improves microcirculation, which takes away toxins and brings in essential nutrients for epithelial cells. Adding a touch of aloe vera is always a good moisturizing step.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup boiled and drained potato, diced
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley leaves
  • Pinch finely grated ginger
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) aloe vera gel

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mash the potatoes very well, avoiding lumps. Add the lemon juice, parsley, and grated ginger; then mix. Gradually, fold in the aloe vera gel and mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  2. Spread on clean skin, face, and neck, avoiding the eye area.
  3. Wash after 15 minutes unless tingling or other unpleasant skin reaction occurs. Follow with a moisturizer and sunscreen.

Healthy Glow Mask

As well as being highly moisturizing, this formula improves skin glow by providing vitamin A precursors, as well as vitamin E and other antioxidants. It calls for carrot seed oil, which is rich in carotenoids, precursors of vitamin A that are capable of giving a healthy glow to tired skin, as well as for rice bran oil, which is rich in antioxidants, such as the anti-aging vitamin E. And because skin moisture is important, a little glycerin or honey is added.

Unless you are pregnant, it is also recommended to drink a cup of carrot juice daily over a week to boost skin glow. (Excessive amounts of vitamin A might pose a risk of fetal harm, so pregnant women should consult with their physician prior to ingesting considerable amounts of carrot juice.)

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 teaspoon carrot seed oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice bran oil
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) pureed cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin or honey
  • 1 tablespoon ground oats

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mix the oils and add 2 tablespoons of pureed cucumber; add the glycerin or honey. Sprinkle with the ground oats and whisk vigorously. Add oatmeal as needed to increase the thickness of the mask to your preference and prevent dripping.
  2. Use immediately after preparing, while nutrients are at their peak. Spread on a clean face and neck.
  3. Leave on for 15 minutes, and then wash with warm water. Always follow with a daily moisturizer.

Snow White Mask

This formula earned its name for two reasons: It is made with only white ingredients, and it has a skin-whitening effect.

Yogurt contains lactic acid, which exfoliates and brightens the skin. Potato is also a skin brightener, sometimes referred to as a skin-bleaching agent, and it contains enzymes and vitamins that contribute to this effect. Together with lemon juice, this formula is a powerful skin transformer.

INGREDIENTS
  • 20 drops (1 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 small potato, finely grated
  • 1 ounce (30 ml) plain full-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ground oats
  • gauze strips

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Begin by adding the lemon juice to the grated potato. Then add the yogurt and thicken with the ground oats. Combine all ingredients well, using a fork.
  2. Prepare gauze strips by laying gauze in double layers and cutting four rectangles for the forehead and neck and four circles for the cheeks.
  3. Spread a thick amount of the mixture between double layers of the gauze.
  4. Sit in a reclining chair and apply the gauze pads to cheeks, forehead, and neck. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes before taking gauze pads off and rinsing with plenty of water. (If bothersome tingling occurs, or if you notice redness or other signs of skin reaction, rinse immediately with plenty of water.) Always follow with sunscreen (SPF 30).
  5. Repeat weekly for a month for the best results. This mask can also be used on the hands to decrease the appearance of age spots.

Cucumber Mask

This skin-friendly mask is highly moisturizing, greatly refreshing, and suitable for all skin types, even most sensitive ones. Make it during summer hottest months to replenish some of the skin lost nutrients. The addition of highly nutritious royal jelly takes this formula to a whole other level.

INGREDIENTS
  • English cucumber plus 2 slices for the eyes
  • 1 teaspoon royal jelly
  • 2 tablespoons ground oats

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Precut the cucumber, then puree with a stick blender. Add the royal jelly, mix, and then gradually add the oatmeal, mixing continuously to achieve a paste-like texture.
  2. Spread the mask on a clean face and neck, then lie back and place the cucumber slices on your eyelids, flipping them over halfway through the 15 minutes of waiting time.
  3. Rinse off the mask with lukewarm water and follow with your daily moisturizer.





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