Thoroughly mix 1 tablespoon of sour
cream, 1 egg yolk and 1 tea spoon of
Aloe Vera juice. Apply on your face and
leave for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with
warm water. Sour cream nourishes,
softens and smoothes the skin. It
also improves blood circulation and
metabolism in the deeper layers of the
skin.
Refresh and rejuvenate your skin with
this mask suitable not only for normal
skin but for any skin type. Peel 1 sour
apple, finely chop and boil for 3 minutes.
Add a few tablespoons of milk to give a
solid mixture. It should be applied while
still warm. Wash off after 20 minutes.
Masks for dry skin:
Mash one ripe peach with a fork. Spread
evenly on your face and leave it for 15
min. Wash with lukewarm water. It is an
extremely effective mask for dry skin as
it hydrates, refreshes and brightens the
complexion.
This mask nourishes, refreshes and
smooths wrinkles.
Take half of banana and mash it with
a fork to get a solid mixture. Add 1
tablespoon of milk or cream and mix
well. Spread the mixture on your face
and wash after 15-20 min.
Take one ripe avocado crush it well
in a bowl and add a couple of drops
of natural calendula oil. Mix well until
smooth. Apply to the face and leave for
10 - 15 mins. This mask will perfectly
moisturise the skin and calendula oil will
protect against skin inflammations.
Masks for sensitive skin:
Grate a quarter of a cucumber into a
bowl, add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
and 1 tablespoon of natural honey and
mix well. Apply on your face and leave
it for 10 - 15 min. Wash with lukewarm
water. This mask will perfectly refresh your
face leaving it bright, even and smooth.
With this simple mask smooth and soft
skin is guaranteed!
All you need is honey and an egg yolk.
Add one table spoon of honey into an
egg yolk mix well and apply on your face.
Wash off with warm water after 20 min.
You can also replace an egg yolk with
a table spoon of olive oil. It’s nourishing,
revitalising and helps to smooth fine
lines too.
Dark chocolate mask is a great
moisturiser with natural antioxidants.
Since chocolate is a natural antidepressant this face mask will help you
to relax and unwind. You will need 100
g of dark chocolate, 3 tablespoons of
salt and 1 cup of milk. Pour the milk in
a small cup, add salt and stir until it’s
dissolved. Melt the dark chocolate and
then pour in the milk and salt mixture and
stir until smooth. Leave the mask to cool
to room temperature before applying the
mixture on your face. Leave it for 15-20
minutes. Wash off with warm water.
Masks for oily skin:
Peel a kiwi and mash it with a fork to get
a solid texture. Apply a thick layer on
your face. Leave it for 15 minutes and
wash. Kiwi contains some acid so you
might feel some tingling. This is a great
mask to tighten pores.
For this mask you will need an egg white
and lemon juice. Whisk an egg white with
the juice of half a lemon and apply on
your face for 10-15 minutes. This mask is
great for acne prone skin, it will also help
to clear clogged pores.
Take a tomato and peel off the skin. It will
be quicker if you pour some boiling water
over it. Grind it to a paste and apply on
your face. Wash off the mask with warm
water after 15 - 20 minutes. Tomatoes
are rich in fat absorbent acids as well
as natural antioxidants and vitamin C
needed for healthy skin. This tomato
mask is great not only for oily skin but for
acne prone skin too.
As budgets may be tight before the
holiday season it’s a perfect opportunity
to save money but still look great. It’s a
win win situation. Give your girlfriends a
call and pencil in some home pampering
time. I have no doubt that you will have
lots of giggles and a great time. Give it a
try and enjoy some pampering at home.
Have a wonderful holiday season and a
fabulous New Year!
B
y Asta Perkins
astaperkins.co.uk
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