General Mask Procedure
- Tie hair back.
- Wash face.
- To open pores, steam face over hot water or press warm cloth to skin for a few minutes.
- After preparing mask, apply it to face (and neck if desired). Avoid eye area.
- Leave mask on for 15 minutes, give or take a few (depending on comfort and convenience).
- Rinse off with warm water.
- Enjoy results!
Exfoliate Your Face with Honey Sugar Scrub
If you have ever used a body sugar scrub, you know how amazing they are. Work the same magic on your face!
1 tsp. of honey
1/2 tsp. of sugar (either cane or brown — both work well)
Blend in bowl. Apply. Rinse very thoroughly, as this recipe can be slightly sticky.
Masks (homemade or otherwise) should stay on for 10-15 minutes. Follow with a cleansing and a thin layer of moisturizer.
French Clay Mask
Ingredients:
1½ tsp green clay (French is preferred)
½ tsp kaolin clay
1½ tbsp aloe vera gel
1 tbsp rosewater
2 drops rose essential oil
Preparation:
Mix green and kaolin clays together.
Add in the aloe vera gel, rosewater and oils.
Refrigerate mixture for up to four weeks.
Yogurt Mask
1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not lowfat or non-fat, use a Greek yogurt “Fage”)
1 tsp runny honey (microwave for a few minutes to soften hardened honey)
Preparation:
Combine mixture, then apply to face.
Let sit for 15 minutes.
Wash face with steaming washcloth.
For dry skin, use an extra tsp of honey.
Oily skin? Add a few drops of fresh lime juice.
