Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup champagne
• 2 tbs. heavy cream
• 4 tbs. powdered Bentonite or rhassoul or green clay
• Glass mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Washcloth

Instructions:

1. Measure out 4 tablespoons of powdered clay carefully into the glass mixing bowl. The clay is the ingredient that cleanses and purifies the skin. It pulls toxins and excess oils from the skin. It is the basis for the mask, as it holds the cream and champagne in suspension.
2. Pour in the heavy cream. The acids in the cream soften and lighten your skin, while the fats in the cream add a luxurious creaminess to the mask, keeping the clay from drying your skin. Mix it into the dry clay slowly until the clay is moistened. It will be rather dry and lumpy.
3. Add the champagne, and stir the mixture until it is creamy and soft. The carbonation makes the mixture light and the sweetness in the champagne softens your skin. There are antioxidants and phenolic compounds in the champagne give anti-inflammatory attributes to the facial mask.
4. Apply the mask immediately, before it has a chance to dry out. Smooth it over your face, avoiding your eyes, nose and mouth. Smooth it down over your neck and upper chest for a full facial and even the tops of your hands if you have enough mask mixture. This should be enough mask for one use.
5. Allow the champagne mask to dry for 20 minutes, then wipe off with a warm, damp washcloth. Rinse any residue left with lukewarm water.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons of Pineapple
  
• 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
  
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey

Instructions:

1. For the pineapple you can use either canned or fresh pineapple. Blend some pineapple chunks and drain out the excess juice. You could also use drained crushed pineapple from a can.
2. Warm the olive oil in a small saute pan, or in the microwave. Just warm it slightly so it’s warm but not hot. I suggest doing 15 seconds in the microwave on high, or 5 minutes in a small pan on low.
3. Pour the honey into the warmed oil and stir together gently.
4. Allow the mixture to reach room temperature, then stir in the pineapple gently.
5. Spread the mixture over the face, massaging into the skin gently.
6. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse the mixture off with warm water.

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Ingredients:

• 2 small mixing bowls
• 2 tbsp. beauty clay
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• Large pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. hot tap water
• 1 tsp. pure organic honey
• 3 drops chamomile essential oil

Instructions:

1. Combine 3 tsp. old fashioned oatmeal, 3 tsp. powdered milk and 2 tsp. ground cinnamon in a cup or small bowl.
2. Add just enough water to make a thick paste.
3. Blend in 1 tsp. vitamin E oil.
4. Apply the cinnamon and oatmeal facial to your face, massaging in small circles. Leave the facial on for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Rinse the cinnamon and oatmeal facial with warm water, and finish by applying a light moisturizer.
6. Deep Cleansing Cinnamon Facial
7. Mix 2 tbsp. beauty clay, 1 tsp. sea salt and a large pinch of ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
8. Combine 1 tbsp. hot water with 1 tsp. pure organic honey and 3 drops of chamomile essential oil in a separate small mixing bowl.
9. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until it forms a smooth paste.
10. Apply the deep cleansing cinnamon facial to the face and leave it for up to 5 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
11. Dry the skin with a soft towel and apply a light moisturizer.

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Ingredients:

• 4-5 very ripe strawberries
• 2 tsp. heavy cream
• 1 tsp. honey
  

Instructions:

1. Put 4-5 ripe strawberries in a sieve and rinse them with lukewarm water. If you want your facial mask to be ultra cool and refreshing, rinse with cool water (not freezing cold) after the warm water. Pull all the stalks off and dry the fruit with a clean cloth.
2. Tip the strawberries into a bowl and mash them with a potato masher. If the strawberries are particularly soft or soggy, mash with a strong fork instead.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of heavy whipped cream, followed by 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix them in with the strawberries until a smooth mixture is made. Make sure it is blended well and not just all stuffed together.
4. Apply the mixture to your face and neck generously, keeping away from sensitive areas like your eyes. Put a little extra on dry skin areas, and if the dry skin is around your lips, it’s okay to get some on your tongue if you over-apply. All the ingredients are edible.
5. Leave the facial mask on for about 20 minutes in a room that’s not too warm and not too cold.
6. Remove with warm water and a flannel. Don’t scrub too hard, but make sure you get everything off. You don’t want bits of cream, strawberries and honey stuck to your face.

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The enzymes in cranberries have moderate levels of vitamin C, dietary fiber and the essential dietary mineral, manganese, as well as a balanced profile of other essential micronutrients that will leave your skin healthy and silky smooth.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup seedless grapes, green or red
• Resealable plastic container
• Stick or regular blender
• Small mixing bowl (if using a stick blender)
• 3 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 envelope plain gelatin
• 1 tsp. oat or almond powder

Instructions:

1. Put the cranberries and grapes in a small mixing bowl and puree them with a stick blender. You also can use a regular blender.
2. Add the lemon juice, gelatin and oat or almond powder, and continue to blend until the mixture makes a paste. If the mixture is too thick, add a few drops of water, if it’s too thin add more oat or almond powder.
3. Spoon the cranberry facial mixture into a resealable plastic container and refrigerate it for at least 45 minutes, or until it thickens.
4. Remove the facial mixture from the refrigerator and let it warm for about 8 to 10 minutes before using.
5. Apply the cranberry facial to clean, dry skin, with your fingertips, and let it remain on the face for about 15 minutes.
6. Rinse with warm water.

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Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
• 2/3 cup plain, organic yogurt
• 2/3 cup pure honey
• 1 tsp. oatmeal

Instructions:

1. Put the fresh blueberries in a blender and mix for a few seconds.
2. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and oatmeal.
3. Blend the entire mixture until it is creamy and smooth.
4. Pour your blueberry facial mask into a resealable container and use. Apply the mask with cotton balls, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
5. Rinse the mask with warm water and pat your face dry with a soft towel.

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Ingredients:

• Mayonnaise
• All natural honey
• Lemon

Instructions:

1. Place 2 tbsp. of mayonnaise in a small bowl. If you suffer from dry skin, mayonnaise is the best skin care product in your refrigerator. A mayonnaise face mask will help to exfoliate dry, dead skin cells while deeply moisturizing at the same time, leaving your skin healthy and glowing.
2. Add 1/2 tbsp. of all natural honey to the mayonnaise. Honey has been used for centuries as a skin care product as well as an herbal remedy for many conditions. Honey has natural antifungal and antibacterial properties, gently cleansing your skin and clearing pores while moisturizing.
3. Squeeze the juice from one half of a lemon into the mixture, approximately 1tbsp. Lemon is the perfect edition to your face mask, as it is a natural gentle astringent and will help to clear acne without over-drying your skin. Lemon will help balance combination skin and can greatly reduce the size of pores.
4. Stir the mixture well. Wash your face and neck with warm water and pat dry before applying the face mask evenly. Allow the mask to set for 10 minutes before rinsing with cool water and patting dry. Use this mayonnaise face mask once a week for beautiful, moisturized skin.

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup of Dried Apricots
• 1/2 Cup of Warm Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Honey

Instructions:

1. Puree apricots, milk and honey.
2. Apply to the face with your fingers.
3. Wait 20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

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Ingredients:

• 3-4 coated Aspirins
• Warm water

Instructions:

1. Dissolve 3-4 coated Aspirins in a few drops of mild water.
2. Add more water if needed until you get a mix that can be applied on the face.
3. Let it rest for 15 minutes (until it dries and undissolved pieces start to fall off).
4. Rinse off with lukewarm water using a washcloth.

Pros:

Aspirin is great for your skin. Basic function of it is being an analgesic and antipyretic, but more importantly, as far as skin care, it is its anti-inflammatory power. This is important when it comes to treatment of acne and other inflammation processes on the skin. Aspirin also contains acetyl-salicylic acid AKA Beta Hydroxy Acid, widely used in cosmetics as it is able to slough off skin cells thus preventing the clogging of pores.

Cons:

• This facial mask is recommended for all skin types, although it shows best effects on oily skin and skin prone to acne, zits and blackheads.
• Don’t use Ibuprofen as substitute for Aspirin. Ibuprofen is not as strong of an anti-inflammatory agent and it is not as potent overall.
• Be careful so that it doesn’t get into your eyes – not pleasant.
• Apply this mask no more than twice a month.

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Ingredients:

• Face mask clay powder
• Honey
• Garlic paste
• Carrot juice
• Small bowl
• Water
• Towel

Instructions:

1. Mix one tablespoon of all the above ingredients together in a small bowl until a clay mask forms.
2. Apply a thin layer of the face mask to your face and keep it on for approximately 15-20 minutes.
3. Wash off the face mask with warm water and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
4. Apply this homemade acne face mask 2-3 times a week if your face responds well to it.
5. Do not use the face mask if you notice an allergic reaction to the face mask.

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