Ideas on How to Make Face Masks
- If you have dry skin or a rough texture to your face, you may benefit from a moisturizing mask. To make this mask, mix the following ingredients in a bowl until it has a paste like texture: 6 tsp. of apricot oil; two drops each of Frankincense, rose oil, and neroli 100 percent essential oils, followed by 1 tsp. of warm melted honey, which can be done in the microwave, and finely ground almonds. Use as many teaspoons of almonds as you wish to make the mask more or less gritty. If apricot oil is not available, you can substitute it with grape seed oil or sweet almond oil. Once your mask is mixed completely, apply it to your face. You can rub gently to work the ground almonds around on your skin. Leave the mask on for up to 20 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.
- Create an anti-aging mask in much the same way as making the moisturizing mask, mixing it completely into a paste. Combine in a bowl 6 tsp. of evening primrose oil, 1 tsp. of melted honey, two drops each of neroli, mandarin, and orange 100 percent essential oils, and about 2 tsp. of finely ground almonds. Once mixed, this mask may be applied and left on for 20 to 25 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
- A deep cleansing clay mask is best for individuals with an oily complexion. Make and use this mask once a week for a month for a deep clean face. Start with 3 tbsp. of green clay and 3 tbsp. of hot water. Add to it two drops each of rosemary and lemon 100 percent essential oils. Mix into a paste, adding more water if necessary. After applying to the face you can leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse away with warm water.
If at any point you feel discomfort while wearing the mask, or experience a rash or redness afterward, you should not continue using that recipe of mask. Because the masks are made up of natural products, a chemical reaction should not occur, however, an allergic reaction is possible. Note the ingredients of the mask to try to narrow down which oil or ingredient bothered your skin for future reference.
Moisturizing Mask
Anti-aging Mask
Deep Cleansing Clay Mask
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