Skin Care Recipes - Rejuvenating And Nourishing Facial Mask

A rejuvenating facial mask is an excellent way to refresh tired and dry skin.

These recipes contain ingredients that exfoliate the skin and nourish it at the same time.

Kelp rejuvenating facial mask

Some seaweeds might not be suitable for your skin type. Some are only used in preparation of herbal body wraps, while others, as kelp, can be used for the face.

A natural emollient, it is also and high in vitamins and minerals. The rest of the ingredients will open up the clogged pores and cleanse the impurities, while kelp with help nourish and restore the skin.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of kelp powder
• 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel
• 3 tablespoons of distilled water

Preparation

Combine the kelp powder and aloe vera gel in a small bowl.

Add water gradually until the mixture has a consistency of a thick paste.

Apply on the face and neck and leave it on for about 15 minutes.

Rinse with tepid water and pat dry.

Banana stimulating mask

Bananas can be seen used for normal skin type face mask and also for natural hair care products. It is versatile and nourishing. It has tons of potassium and vitamin A that are natural emollients and help reduce redness and puffiness.
Chickpea flour is a great exfoliator and also a great skin rejuvenator.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed
• 4 tablespoons of chickpea flour
• 1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Blend the chickpea flour and banana into a thick paste.

Add the beaten egg and apply the mix on the face and neck.

Leave on for 15 minutes, rinse well and pat dry.

A nourishing facial mask must have ingredients that provide the skin with agents that restore it and moisturize it at the same time. It has to have vitamins and proteins in it.

Avocado nourishing facial mask

Avocado hydrates and nourishes the skin. Ideal for dry skin, although it can be used for normal skin type too. It is filled with Vitamin E which restores the skin’s surface and it improves the skin’s texture overall.

This mask also has carrots in it which are rich in beta-carotene and anti-oxidants, and also heavy cream which is rich in calcium and proteins.

Ingredients

• 1 avocado (peeled, pitted and mashed)
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1 carrot (cooked and mashed)
• 3 tablespoons of honey

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients and apply on the face and neck.

Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse well. Pet dry.

Sesame oil mask

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1/2 soft ripe avocado (peeled)
• 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt

Preparation

Using a blender, combine all the ingredients until smooth.

Apply on the face and neck and leave on for 5 minutes.

Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

Store this mask in a glass jar or plastic container and refrigerate.

This mask is especially good for dry skin. All ingredients act as moisturizers.

Biljana Drake is an avid collector of homemade skin care recipes. For more great skin care tips, facial masks recipes, homemade remedies, visit her website http://www.skin-care-recipes-and-remedies.com

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