Homemade Facials

Homemade Facial Masks




By Kimberly Teed

Avocado ~

Mash half of an avocado and apply to your face. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Banana, Honey & Sour Cream ~

Mash 1/2 banana, add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Almonds & Berries ~

In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and leave it on until it dries. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Cornmeal ~

Mix two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with a bit of water to make a thick paste. Apply to face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Apricots & Cream ~

Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Then puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Cucumber & Yogurt ~

Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Beauty groans ;)

"Is a dermatologist's knowledge only skin deep?"

"A lady who losses her watch becomes a timeless beauty."

~Kimberly Teed

About the Author

Kimberly is the editor of PS.update, a weekly e-newsletter that's fresh, interesting, fun, thought-provoking, unusual, or just entertainingly weird --- depending on what kind of mood she's in ;) Click Here to send a subscribe email or visit http://www.presencesense.com

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