Dry Skin

Avocado and Honey Mask

Avocados and honey are particularly moisturising.

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ avocado
• ¼ cup honey

PREPARATION:

• A classic recipe for dry skin. Mash the avocado in a bowl, then stir in honey.
• Apply to skin and leave for 10 minutes.
• Rinse face with a cool washcloth.

Honey and Oatmeal Face Mask

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Instant oatmeal enough to make a paste

PREPARATION:

• Mix all the above ingredients together with enough of the instant oatmeal to make a good paste consistency.
• Smooth this blend all over your face and neck.
• Leave on the face for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water.
• Pat dry with a soft towel.

Oily Skin

Strawberry and Lemon Mask

Strawberry and lemon juice contain natural astringents. This recipe works for two people, so invite a friend, or cut the recipe in half for just you.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 egg whites
• 3 tsp honey
• 1 cup strawberries

PREPARATION:

• Mash or blend the above ingredients.
• Smooth over face.
• Let it stay for 10 minutes.
• Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with a cool washcloth or a steaming warm washcloth. Rinse.

Cucumber and Yogurt Mask

Not only is cucumber soothing to your skin, it is purported to reduce wrinkles.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cucumber
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt

PREPARATION:

• Clean and peel one cucumber.
• Mash or blend both ingredients.
• Blend the mixture until smooth.
• Apply the cucumber yogurt mask to your entire face, avoiding the eye area.
• Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes, then remove mask with lukewarm water.

Apple and Honey Facial Mask

Honey is a natural astringent that will also help to tighten your oily skin.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 apple
• 3 tablespoons organic honey

PREPARATION:

• Add one apple (peeled, seeded, and cut into slices) into a blender or food processor.
• Add three tablespoons of honey.
• Blend the mixture well.
• Apply to face and leave on for ten to fifteen minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.