3 Handmade Facial Treatments: 2 Beauty Masks and a Facial Scrub

Why visit a spa or salon for a soothing and effective facial, when you can make one at home for minimal cost?

An optician in Texas told me that the facial scrub used at a well know retreat she attended was identical to this Honey-Almond. Scrub.

An older nurse friend has been using the egg white one since her Grandmother told her about it as a young girl. Her beautiful skin has been noticed from teen to golden years.
My grandmother also introduced it to me years ago. Perhaps it along with glycerine and rosewater is a bit of southern culture?

First is the basic clay mask.These are familiar commercial products. Perhaps you have used them? You can make a natural one.
Even if you are surrounded by clay outside, do not dig your own. It will contain impurities.Instead,purchase some cleaned and purified. for cosmetic use.This can usually be found at the Health Food stores If not, consult your Pharmacist .The pharmacy will likely order it for you. Fullers earth or French clay are the most commonly used.

The clay mixed with water hardens thus firming the skin. I t tightens the pores and removes the pore clogging components. A much safer way to remove "blackheads" than by squeezing which damages the sensitive skin.

You may use tap water when mixing any of these products..I keep distilled water around for making other products so use that rather than tap water.

.These handmade natural products have no additives to prolong shelf life. So, should be discarded after using. They should be made just prior to use or kept covered no longer than 12 hours in the refrigerator

BASIC CLAY MASK FOR ANY TYPE SKIN

You will need

Powdered Clay

4 ounces of water

A one Tablespoon measure

A small open large mouth container

The mask may be mixed directly in the container

A fork or craft stick for stirring

Use a dry 1 T measure and add

4 Tablespoons of powdered clay to the container

5 Tablespoons of water.Stirred to mix thorourglhy

Use fingers and lightly apply over the face. Avoid the eye area

Allow to dry for 15 minutes and remove with warm water rinsing thorourghly
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Pat the face dry with a soft cloth or towel.

Apply your usual moisturizer

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN MASK ..FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Separate the whites from two large eggs.Chill the whites in the refrigerator.

Measure from regular Cornstarch !/8 teaspoon.Set aside.

Be ready to apply the facial mask as soon as it is done

Whip the chilled egg whites until they start to form peaks

Slowly add the cornstarch to the egg whites as they continue to peak.

The mixture is then ready to apply.
Cover the face except the immediate eye area.

Allow to remain in place for 20 minutes.Rinse off
Pat the face dry with a soft cloth or towel and admire the softness and youthful glow.

Discard any remaining mixture.

You no doubt are familiar with the three steps in skin care: cleansing,exfoliating.and moisturizing. This scrub is one of the best for exfoliating ( to rid the blockage of pores,small impurities and dead skin.)
The masks do this.This scrub, however, does an even more effective job.

HONEY -Oatmeal FACIAL SCRUB

This is especially good for oily or blemished skin but will soften any skin type For blemished skin, it may be used twice a week.

You will need

A wide mouth small container for holding and mixing the messy contents

A fork or craft stick for mixing

Two one Tablespoon measures (one for wet and one for dry)

Small microwave safe container or sauce pan

Honey

Oatmeal (not instant)

This looks awful but is very effective and leaves any type skin nicely soft.

In a small sauce pan or in the microwave, mix 1 Tablespoon of honey with 5 tablespoons of water. Stir to dissolve the honey in the water. Check and stir every 5 seconds.Should take no more than 10 to 15 seconds .Remove from the microwave or stove and allow to cool for 1 minute.

Measure 4 Tablespoons of Oatmeal into your container for holding and mixing the scrub

Add gradually, mixing continually, your honey and water liquid.

Apply generously to the face, avoiding the eye area.

Using your finger tips , gently massage the mixture on your skin for one to two minutes.

Rinse completely and pat face dry.

Notice how soft your skin feels.

Follow with whatever toner or moisturizer you usually apply.

You will have had the pleasure of not only improving your skin but having made your own all natural product.