DIY: natural face masks
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Beauty doesn't have to cost the earth. The ingredients for these naturally hydrating face masks can be found in your kitchen.
You’ll be surprised that the humble banana is a heavyweight in the beauty domain. It’s a rich source of potassium, so makes a great natural moisturiser, and it contains powerful antioxidant properties thanks to its vitamins A and C content. Honey is another winning natural ingredient. As well as being antibacterial, it’s a natural humectant, meaning it helps replenish moisture in your skin.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon raw honey
3 tablespoons avocado
2 tablespoons yoghurt
1/2 ripe banana
Method
Mix all the ingredients together until smooth. Now apply the face mask to your cleansed face and gently massage your skin for 2-3 minutes. Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. For best results, repeat two or three times a week.
You may associate turmeric with your favourite curries, but it’s also a real skin-saving hero with its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and wound-healing properties. Meanwhile, that pantry staple baking soda has antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial effects. Combine those with the natural lightening power of lemon juice and the all-round goodness of raw honey and you have a beauty powerhouse right there.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground tumeric
Method
Mix all the ingredients together until smooth, then apply a thin coat to your cleansed face. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. For best results, use once a week.
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