Thursday, February 3, 2011

Homemade Mask for Rough/Peeling Skin


(needs to be strongly moisturized and regenerated).

Bananas
are a rich source of beta-carotene, vitamins from Group B, Vitamin C, and niacin.

Recipe:

1. Mash a banana (make sure it is ripe - yellow with brown spots)
2. Add a large tbsp of honey and stir it until the substance is smooth
Apply to your face and wash off with warm water after 15 minutes.



Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Relaxing/Relieving Mask

For sensitive skin, prone to irritation.

Pumpkins possess a lot of valuable ingredients for your skin. Vitamins C and E, PP, as well as vitamins from Group B, provitamin A (beta-carotene), potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, and phosphorus.

To prepare a skin-relieving mask just cut and shred a slice of a ripe pumpkin (peel the skin off). Apply to your face and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Afterward wash away with cool water.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Dermika - "Street Dance" Mask


Transparent Antibacterial Mask with Acne-Stop Complex. With Tea Tree Complex, Hamamelis, and Zinc. (10 ml)

This is a gel mask from Dermika, for acne-prone complexion with blackheads and spots. The formula has anti-bacterial properties, reduces the amount of acne lesions, accelerates the healing of pimples, leaving the skin even in tone, healthy, and youthfully fresh. Use it regularly (2-3 times a week) and you will quickly see amazing results.

Directions:

Apply a thin layer on the face, avoiding eye area. You can apply a thicker layer on the blemishes. For best results, leave overnight.

You can purchase the mask here-

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Monday, January 31, 2011

All-Natural Face Mask for Acne Skin


Acne skin needs delicate cleansing and moisturizing. This tomato mask lightly peels and mattifies the skin.

Recipe:

  • Add 2 tbsp of boiling water to 1 tbsp of oatmeal. Leave for 10 minutes until it cools off and forms a paste.
  • Peel a ripe tomato and mash the pulp.
  • Mix oatmeal paste with tomato pulp precisely.
Apply to face, avoiding eye area. Leave on for 30 minutes and then wash your face with warm water.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Cleansing and Smoothing Mask - All Skin Types


This plum mask removes impurities and smoothes the skin.

Recipe:

  • Cut and mince 7-8 plums.
  • Add half cup cooked oatmeal
  • Mix both in a bowl and add a teaspoon of honey.
Apply the warm mask to your face and leave on for 20 minutes. Afterward wash off with with cool water.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Homemade Masks for Dry Skin


Dry skin is dehydrated and more prone to wrinkles. Apricots are rich in Vitamin A, which strengthens the skin. Milk and oil act as moisturizers. They also smooth away wrinkles.
Dry skin will also benefit from hydrating masks made from glycerin

1st Recipe:

  • 1. Wash and slice 2 apricots, remove seeds.
  • 2. Mash the fruit, squeeze out 2 softgel capsules Vitamin A and E, add a tsp of oil, and a tbsp of milk.
Apply the mask on your face. Wash away with cool water after 15 minutes.



2nd Recipe:


  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores)
  • Flour - just enough to form a paste
Spread this smooth mixture over the face. Allow the skin to absorb it (15-20 minutes). Rinse face well with warm water, pat dry, and apply moisturizer.

Brightening Mask for Skin Discolorations


Cucumber and lemon tone, moisturize, and slightly brighten the skin. Recipe:

1. Cut two slices of cucumber, and grate the rest.
2. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of cottage cheese (if you have dry skin), or plain natural yogurt (for normal, oily, or combination skin).

Apply the mask onto your face, neck, and decollete. Place cucumber slices over your eyes. Wash off with water after 20 minutes.