DIY Facial Masque

As many of you know as a master aesthetician I love skin care.  Today I took what I know about some of the ingredients in my kitchen and made a guide to making your own DIY facial mask.

Step 1:
Determine your skin type. Are you trying to combat acne? Do you have oily skin? Is your skin damaged from the sun? Is your skin dry & dehydrated?

Step 2:
Select your ingredients. Below is a list of common kitchen ingredients and their benefits.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Antibacterial 

Balances the pH of your skin (unbalanced skin is prone to skin sensitivities such as eczema & rosacea)

Cocoa

Rich in antioxidants which help slow aging of the skin and treat sun damage

Avocado

Rich in vitamins

Moisturizing

Blueberries

Rich in antioxidants

Full of vitamins to encourage healthy skin

Egg whites

Help draw oil from pores

Full of protein to nourish and replenish skin

Lemon

Naturally brightens skin

Lighten sun spots, age spots & hyper pigmentation

*Lemon is very strong and can burn the skin! Only add a couple drops to mixture!*

Oatmeal

Promotes healing

Calming

Anti-inflammatory

Banana

Nourishing & Moisturizing

Binding

Acids help exfoliate skin

Pumpkin

Sloughs off dead skin cells

Stimulates the production of collagen & elastin

Full of vitamins & antioxidants

Yogurt

Moisturizing

Lightens & brightens

Honey

Locks in moisture

Great for sensitive skin

Full of antioxidants to slow aging process

Wheat Germ

Gentle exfoliator

Stimulates growth of skin cells

Helps to minimize uneven skin tone

Tomato

Soothing

Help keep skin free of excessive oil

Full of vitamins & antioxidants to fight fine lines while nourishing skin

*Mix your ingredients together and apply to face after cleaning the skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse with water. You can rinse with a cleanser if you can still feel residue. 

*Bonus*

For cracked, dry feet rub them with a mixture of

Baking soda & water

or

Sugar & coconut/olive oil

while you're in the bath or shower

I used cocoa, honey, banana, egg, and lemon for mine. I applied with a paintbrush since it was a little runny. 

Go try it! Let me know what combinations you end up trying and let me know what you think! My skin was so smooth, tight, and luminous afterwards!