How To Mask A Facial Mask

posted in All on 7/14/2013

Apple cider vinegar (oily skin)
Baking soda (oily skin)
Butter/Ghee
Buttermilk
Chocolate and cocoa powder
Coffee, fine ground and brewed
Cornmeal, fine grind
Eggs, raw (whites and/or yolks)
Fruit (tomatoes, avocadoes, banana, citrus, tropical fruits, strawberries, etc.)
Herbs, fresh and dry (NO hot

Herbs, fresh and dry (NO hot spices, NO chilis or ginger, etc.) Honey Mayonnaise Milk, dry and fresh Nuts, ground Olive oil Oatmeal, cooked and uncooked Salt Sugar, fine Teas, herbal and green Vegetables (cucumbers, cooked carrot or pumpkin puree) Yogurt

Tips for creating your own food face mask:
All you need is 1-2 Tb. total food for a single food mask.
Keep your mask on for about 5-20 minutes, depending on what you are using.
More acidic foods like lemons, some tropical fruits, and even strawberries can have a more astringent effect and some can l

More acidic foods like lemons, some tropical fruits, and even strawberries can have a more astringent effect and some can lighten the skin so don’t leave these on for more than 5 minutes.

Good combos are 1 egg yolk and 1tsp. honey, 2 Tb. avocado and 1 tsp. honey, 1 Tb. yogurt and 1 Tb. mashed banana, 1 Tb. cocoa powder and 2 tsp. milk, 1 egg white and 1 Tb. pumpkin puree, 2 Tb. yogurt and ¼ tsp. turmeric, 1 Tb. melted chocolate and 2 tsp. milk

Do not use foods that burn or sting. Wash them off immediately.
Do not use foods that you are allergic to. If you are uncertain about using certain foods, do a spot test on your arm or behind your ear.

Some fruits can just be rubbed on the face and neck without pureeing first, like strawberries, watermelon, papaya, and grapes cut in half. Handle raw commercial eggs with caution, making sure to not get them in your mouth and clean utensils well to prevent salmonella contamination.

Cornmeal, sugar, coffee grounds and ground nuts have an exfoliating effect. 1 drop of essential oils can be added if you do not like the smell of your food mask. For instance, some people do not like the smell of milk powder, though it makes a great base for food masks.