Extra Gentle yogurt mask

*Really good for sensitive skin. Gently softens and tones, use lowfat or nonfat yogurt.

1/4 c. yogurt
1/4 cucumber peeled

Blender yogurt and cucumber in a blender or food processor. pour in a bowl.
Wash face first and then place a warm washcloth over your face for a few minutes to open pores. Apply using a cotton pad- mask will be runny- all over face and neck avoiding eye area. Lay back and let it work for 10-15 min. Then rinse with warm water.*Use only once a week.

Strawberry Mask

* Strawberries have natural astringent qualities, and tighten and tone skin.
3-4 mashed strawberries. (frozen work too, just thaw)

Wash face first and then place a warm washcloth over your face for a few minutes to open pores. Apply to all over face and neck avoiding eye area. Lay back and let it work for 10-15 min. If mask is chunky, use washcloth to gently wipe off face, or shake into a garbage can to avoid clogging the sink. Then rinse with warm water.*Use only once a week.

Apple Mask

*All skin types. Softens and tones.

1/2 grated apple
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp uncooked regular oatmeal (grind in a food processor)

Combine all ingredients. Wash face first and then place a warm washcloth over your face for a few minutes to open pores. Lay back and apply all over face and neck avoiding eye area. let it work for 10-15 min. If mask is chunky, use washcloth to gently wipe off face, or shake into a garbage can to avoid clogging the sink. Then rinse with warm water.*Use only once a week.

Banana Honey Mask

*All skin types. Softens and moisturizes.

1 Ripe banana
1 Tbsp honey

Mash together.
Wash face first and then place a warm washcloth over your face for a few minutes to open pores. Apply to all over face and neck avoiding eye area. Lay back and let it work for 10-15 min. If mask is chunky, use washcloth to gently wipe off face, or shake into a garbage can to avoid clogging the sink. Then rinse with warm water.*Use only once a week.

Honey Souffle Mask

Tightens pours, and gently hydrates skin. Keep all raw egg from broken skin.

1 egg white
1 tsp honey
2 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

In a small bowl, beat the egg white until frothy and peaks form. Gently fold in honey and essential oil if using any.

Wash face first and then place a warm washcloth over your face for a few minutes to open pores. Apply to all over face and neck avoiding eye area. Lay back and let it work for 10-15 min. If mask is chunky, use washcloth to gently wipe off face, or shake into a garbage can to avoid clogging the sink. Then rinse with warm water.*Use only once a week.

Oatmeal Honey Mask

All skin types, helps soften, tone, moisturize and clears blackheads.

3 Tbs regular uncooked oatmeal grind to flour
2 Tbs Honey

Combine in a bowl.

Wash face first and then place a warm washcloth over your face for a few minutes to open pores. Apply to all over face and neck avoiding eye area. Lay back and let it work for 10-15 min. If mask is chunky, use washcloth to gently wipe off face, or shake into a garbage can to avoid clogging the sink. Then rinse with warm water.*Use only once a week.

Oatmeal Mask

All skin types, if skin is dry use whole milk or cream, otherwise use low fat or nonfat milk. Oatmeal will soften and tone your skin.

3 Tbsp regular, uncooked oatmeal. Grind to a flour.
2 Tbsp milk or cream (if your skin isn't too dry try powdered milk-add appropriate amount of water)

Combine ingredients.
*Use only once a week. Wash face first and then place a warm washcloth over your face for a few minutes to open pores. Apply to all over face and neck avoiding eye area. Lay back and let it work for 10-15 min. If mask is chunky, use washcloth to gently wipe off face, or shake into a garbage can to avoid clogging the sink. Then rinse with warm water.

Strawberry Almond Scrub

Strawberries have a natural astringent properties that tighten your pores, and leabve your face feeling toned and fresh.

2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground almonds
1 ripe strawberry (or you can use a frozen one just thaw it out)

Mix baking soda and ground almonds. slice a strawberry and mash it all together with a fork to make a paste. Apply to face, rub gently in circular motions avoiding eye area. Rinse with warm water.

Polishing Facial Scrub

Works with all skin types, safe to use every day. Reduces the size of pores. Leaves face soft and clean.

2-3 tsp. baking soda
a little water.

Pour baking soda into hand and make a paste with warm water. Apply to wet skin, rub gently in circular motions avoiding eye area. Rinse with warm water.

Cornmeal exfoliating scrub

Great gentle scrub. But use more than 2-3 times a week.

2-3 tsp of cornmeal
a little water

Pour cornmeal in your hands and add a little water. Stir together with your finger to make a paste. Apply to wet skin, rub gently in circular motions avoiding eye area. Rinse with warm water.