Kamis, 11 November 2010

Natural fruit masks for your skin

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Fresh fruit is a great cosmetic for healthy skin and hair since it is rich in vitamins, minerals and many more ingredients that makes a fruit mask a treat for any skin type. Below you can find some recipes for different skin types.

Avocado mask for all skin types

1/2 ripe organic avocado
1 tablespoon organic plain yogurt
1 teaspoon natural honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2-3 drops of chamomile essential oil

Pulse all ingredients in blender until smooth. Clean you face and neck and pat dry. Gently apply the mask to face and neck with your hands. Make sure not to apply it around your eyes and mouth. Do not massage it in too deeply. Leave the mask on for about 10-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, pat skin dry.

Avocado makes a wonderful skin hydration facial mask since it contains a lot of potassium, vitamins and natural oils.

Strawberry Facial Mask for oily skin

1/2 cup fresh ripe strawberries
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice flour or cornstarch to form a smooth paste

Blend together all the ingredients to make a smooth paste. Gently clean your face, pat dry and apply the mask. Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry.

Strawberry mask is a great for skin cleansing and softening. Strawberries contain natural salicylic acid that clears the skin of dead cells, allowing it to look healthy and radiant.

Strawberry Facial Mask for dry skin

5 very ripe strawberries
2 teaspoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons organic honey

Pulse all ingredients in blender until smooth. Apply to a clean face and let set for about 10-15 minutes. Gently wipe off, rinse with warm water, pat skin dry.
Make sure you are not allergic to any ingredient of chosen mask by applying it first on a small skin surface for a few minutes. If skin gets red or irritated, do not apply the mask on you face.

Sumber: http://www.mybeautyonline.com

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