Make a paste
from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and allow to dry.
Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Mash 1/2
banana and add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream.
Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe off
with a damp wash cloth.
Two
tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a thick
paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to
face and wash off.
In a food
processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt,
a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and
allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Grind 1
tablespoon almonds into a fine meal in a blender or food
processor. Mix almond meal together with 1 tablespoon honey and
1 egg white. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes.
Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
To loosen
blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water in your
hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with
warm water.
Mash half
of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about 20
minutes and then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Soak 1 cup
dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender or food
processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and
let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash
cloth.
Puree 1/2
peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1
tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20 minutes.
Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Crush a
handful of strawberries and mix well with 1 teaspoon honey.
Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off
with a damp wash cloth.
Mix 1 1/2
teaspoons honey, the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 1 small
carton plain yogurt. Stir in 1 whipped egg white. Apply to face
and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash
cloth.
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