Egg White and Lemon Face Mask

Egg whites have been used in natural skin care and this mask will tighten and tone your skin.   Egg whites are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals which nourish your skin.    They are a very effective astringent and will tighten and firm your skin. 

Egg White and Lemon Face Mask

The egg white and lemon in this mask cleans the pores and helps to remove blackheads.  This should only be used once a week.   This can be a good way to use the eggs whites left from when you make mayonnaise too!

Banana Face Mask

Our skin has a protective barrier of fats that clump together and create a waterproof layer to keep water in and foreign substances out. Cold or hot weather, wind, air-conditioning and heating can damage this layer of skin, making it dry and flaky. When you smear the banana mask on your face, the fat molecules in the banana form a temporary waterproof layer over your face, giving your skin cells a chance to rebuild their moisture levels.

Honey and Cream Face Mask

This is the quickest face mask to prepare and it has also the quickest effect, since it contains medium chain fatty acids in the free form, sugars, vitamins (specially vitamin A), minerals and trace elements. It will leave your skin very smooth.

Honey and Cinnamon Spot Treatment

Honey and cinnamon are wonderful antiseptics. Cinnamon is used for preparation of problem skin type facial mask and honey is not only an antiseptic but also a great anti-inflammatory agent that prevents and heals the infections.   You can make a batch of this and and keep it in a tight lid container in the refrigerator.

Yoghurt and Honey Face Mask

Honey is another wonder found in the kitchen that can be used in the bathroom.   It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.  It helps reduce inflamation and redness so it great for acne treatment.   Use organic honey for the best results.

Strawberry Face Mask

Another fruit for the face, not the tummy or feet!  Strawberries have many beauty benefits as they contain salicylic acid that helps to rid the skin of dead cells, making your pores smaller and your face brighter and shinier.  Your skin is exfoliated and refreshed!  The antioxidants in the fruit can also help to repair skin damage.   The best thing is that is smells lovely and fresh and if it drips into your mouth…a tasty snack!

Avocado Carrot Cream Mask

An excellent face mask full of vitamins E, beta caroten, antioxidants, calcuim and protein which help rebuild skin collagen, fade age spots and improve the texture and tone of the skin.  Would probably be tasty on a slice of my savoury wraps….but this recipe is for the outside of the body, not inside.  Another example of how the kitchen stocks great natural beauty products and you do not need to spend a lot of money on synthetic products.  Keep it natural!

INGREDIENTS

1 avocado, mashed

1 carrot, cooked and mashed

1/2 cup double cream

1 egg, beaten

3 tbslpn honey

PREPARATION

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
• Spread over your face and neck and leave for 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse with tepid water and finish with your toner.
• Enjoy your soft skin!

Banana and Honey Face Mask

Looks like baby's food...and probably can be used for it too!

Banana’s on your feet, hair and now your face!  This face mask is fabulous for oily skin.   Smells divine too!  It looks like baby’s food and I pondered about slavering it over some yoghurt instead of my face!  

Frozen Egg and Honey Face Mask

Looks like an icepop

This is great on dry skin and can also be used to sooth suburned skin.  For days when you have overdone it at the pool or beach.