Soothing Lettuce Cleanser

Treat irritated skin to a soothing and gentle lettuce cleanser!

 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 head lettuce
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp. benzoin

 

Directions:

• Place the water in a saucepan and add the lettuce
• Bring the water to a boil; once boiling reduce heat to a simmer
• Let simmer for 1 hour
• Remove from heat and let cool
• Once cool, carefully strain the mixture and add the benzoin; mix well
• Transfer the mixture to a container for storage
• Apply to skin and use as you would a cleanser
• Rinse with water

Baking Soda and Orange Juice Facial Mask for Blackheads

Banish pesky blackheads and tighten skin with this facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. orange juice
• 1 tbsp. baking soda

Directions:

• Combine ingredients; mix well
• Apply to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Gently massage into skin
• Let sit for 20 minutes
• Rinse with water

Cucumber and Parsley Facial Mask

Treat your skin to this refreshing and revitalizing facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. yogurt
• 1 tsp. cucumber
• 1 tsp. parsley

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender; puree until smooth
• Apply to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15-20 minutes
• Rinse with water

Pineapple and Olive Oil Facial Mask

Treat your face to a refreshing facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 4 large pineapple chunks
• 3 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

• Combine the ingredients in a blend; blend until nearly smooth
• Apply mixture to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water

Grapefruit and Parsley Facial Mask for Oily Skin

Refresh and calm oily skin with this facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. oatmeal
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1/2 grapefruit
• 2-3 drops olive oil

Directions:

• Squeeze the juice from the grapefruit into a bowl
• Combine the remaining ingredients with the grapefruit juice; mix well to form a paste
• Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes in the fridge
• Apply mixture to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15 minutes (or until dry)
• Rinse with warm water

Apple Cucumber Brightening Facial Mask

Brighten dull and lifeless skin with this brightening facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cucumber (peeled)
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. lime juice
• 1 slice of an apple
• 5-6 mint leaves
• 2 drops lime essential oil

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients (except essential oil); blend in a blender until smooth
• Add the lime essential oil to the blended mixture; mix well
• Put mixture in the fridge for 10-15 minutes
• Apply the mixture to a clean face
• Let sit for 20 minutes
• Rinse with warm water

Apple and Honey Acne Facial Mask

Fight acne with this delicious acne facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium apple
• 5 tbsp. honey

Directions:

• Grate the apple; combine with honey and mix well
• Apply the mixture to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 5-10 minutes
• Rinse with cold water