Grand Entrance to Natural Beauty Among all skin-care products in the market, a large proportion claims that they are made of natural ingredients. However, you can never know how natural they are by simply studying their labels. If you are really an advocator of products with no additives,
why
don't
you
buy
fresh
ingredients with low price and D.I.Y.? Want to find out how to make your own whitening, moisturizing masks? This beauty guide provides all you need no matter what season!
Ingredients
Aloe Vera* Egg White*
Apple
Cucumber
Honey*
Lemon
Milk*
Oatmeal
Strawberry
Yogurt*
* These ingredients have a limited shelf life; store them in your refrigerator after purchase!
Tools
Hair Clips
Cotton Pad
Small bowl
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Measuring Spoon(tsp.)
Facial Brush
Spoon
Tips: Before Apply Mask 1. Clean your face and neck with fresh water. Wipe off all cosmetics, creams and lotions 2. Use a non-abrasive, non-aggressive soap if necessary. When finished, pat your skin dry 3. Be aware that some people can be allergic to the most natural ingredients on earth 4. Misusing some natural ingredients can have an opposite or harmful effect 5. Be aware with the ingredients and how much you use in your homemade masks. And if you're not sure about the whole mask or a specific ingredient, do a patch test on a small part of skin e.g. behind your ear and wait 20 minutes to see how your body reacts
Tips: After Apply Mask 1. Wash it off with warm water after removing the mask. It helps close your pores 2. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel 3. Apply a moisturizer
*In case you do not use up the mixture, keep it in your refrigerator for next time. (Maximum for 3 days) Â
Dark-Spots-Killing Lemon Yogurt Mask
WHAT you need: 4 tsp. Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) 3 tsp. Plain Yogurt 2 tsp. Honey 1 Egg white
HOW to make it: 1. Separate the egg white and egg yolk 2. Mix together the yogurt and egg white in a large bowl 3. Add in lemon juice and honey 4. Stir the mixture until a thick texture is formed WHEN to clean up: After 15 minutes
WHY it is good for you: This mask fades the marks that acne leaves behind, while the egg white protein boosts your skin's natural defenses against future wear and tear.
WHERE could go wrong: The mixture cannot be laid aside for more than 5 minutes, or else the yogurt will lose its fine texture.
Stress- Relieving Oatmeal Honey Mask WHAT you need: 3 tsp. Honey 2 tsp. plain Oatmeal 2 tsp. Lemon Juice (optional)
HOW to make it: 1. Make the oatmeal smaller by using spoon 2. Add honey (and lemon juice) into the grinded oatmeal 3. Mix everything with a spoon
WHEN to clean up: After 15 minutes
Why it’s good for you: This
mask
moisturizes,
cleanses,
and
exfoliates your skin, leaving with a super soft and glowing skin.
WHERE could go wrong: Overuse
of
lemon
juice
may
cause
stimulation to skin. If the mask is too WATERY, add more oatmeal; if it is too DRY, add more honey.
Energy-Boost Aloe Vera, Honey & Lemon Mask WHAT you need: 2 tsp. Aloe Vera Gel 2 tsp. Honey 2 slices of Cucumber (optional) 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
HOW to make it: 1. Peel off the translucent aloe vera gel from the leaves 2. Cut it into cubes into a bowl 3. Chop the gel pulp with a spoon/knife 4. Add lemon juice and honey 5. Mix it (NOTE: Soak the cotton pad if you would like to treat the T-zone specifically. Pop two slices of cucumber on the eyelids if you would also like to moisturize your eye areas.)
WHEN to clean up: After 10 minutes
WHY it’s good for you: This mask hydrates and allows new skin cell growth. Aloe vera gel encourages the blood flow, helps fighting acne and wound healing. Honey purifies clogged pores and prevents excess oil. Lemon improves the appearance of the skin and good for dark spot reduction. You will feel revitalized and refreshed!
WHERE could go wrong: Overuse of lemon juice may have acid burns as it contains citric acid. Use Aloe vera at night as it absorbs sunlight.
Rosy-Cheek  Apple Strawberries Mask WHAT you need: 1/2 Apple 2 Strawberries 3 tsp. Milk
HOW to make it: 1. Peel off and chop the apple in pieces 2. Cut the strawberry into granule 3. Add milk 4. Put all the ingredients in a blender (or mix it with a spoon) 5. Blend it into a nice smooth paste (NOTE: Add more strawberries if you would like a dark pink color of your mask. Add more milk if you would also like to feel as smoother.)
WHEN to clean up: After 20 minutes
WHY it’s good for you: This mask moisturizes and tightens your pores. Apple contains collagen and elastin, which makes skin healthy and protect your skin from UV rays, which destroy the skin. It lightens your skin color a bit. Make your skin feel as soft and smooth as ever and encourages
skin
recovery.
Strawberry
contains vitamin and salicylic acid; help your skin reduce swelling and redness.
WHERE could go wrong: Do not apply this mask over 30 minutes. Apple contains elastin, which may bring the negative effect.
With a cost of not more than $30, your skin can be as attractive as those models featured on editorial magazines. On top of that, it takes you only 15 minutes! Hope these 4 masks are a great way to pamper your skin especially in whitening, cleansing, revitalizing and moisturizing. Â
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