Home-made and fresh ingredients are the key to these simple skin treatments
Papaya, Pineapple and Avocado Treatment
Ingredients:
Sliver of papaya flesh, seeds removed
Slice of pineapple or wedge of orange
Quarter of a ripe avocado
- Mash the papaya flesh with a fork. Apply to your dry face with your fingers. Allow it to sit for up to 20 minutes. The papaya enzymes will eat away at your dead skin cells. Remove with a washcloth.
- Now rub the pineapple or orange all over your face and leave it on until it starts to tingle – this is your pores being cleansed with a powerful and pure antioxidant elixir. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
- Mash up the avocado with a fork. Apply to your face with your fingers and allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes to soak up the healthy oils. Rinse with a washcloth, and pat dry.
Raw Honey Face Mask
Ingredients:
4 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, lemon juice or lavender 100% essential oil (optional)
- Combine the honey with vinegar, juice or oil (if using).
- Massage the mixture over your whole face, avoiding your eye area.
- Allow to dry and become slightly tacky, and then pat vigorously to get blood flowing to the surface of the skin. Remove with warm water.
Acne Prone Skin Mask
Ingredients:
3 teaspoons raw honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix honey and cinnamon together and apply to face. Leave on for 20 minutes. The antibacterial properties of both honey and cinnamon are especially beneficial for acne-prone skin. Cinnamon can sometimes be irritating if your skin is really delicate, so you might want to leave on for less time if you have super sensitive skin.
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