As we all know, the Harmattan season is
characterized by dry and dusty winds which can do a lot of
damage to your skin. Therefore, our skin needs that extra TLC to keep it
looking its best
.
Facials are a great way to keep your
skin glowing, but they can be quite pricey. So to help keep you well
within your budget for the year’s end, here are three of my favorite
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home face masks crafted from common household
ingredients.
1. Papaya Brightening Facial Mask
This papaya mask can be done twice a
week. The enzymes in papaya exfoliate, repair sun damage, and diminish
age spots and smooth skin.
Directions
1. Cut a slice of ripe papaya and remove the seeds and pulp (save the pulp for a snack later—it’s great for digestion).
2. Rub the inside of the papaya peel on your cleansed face, focusing on lines around the mouth and eyes.
3. Let it dry for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water.
2. Oatmeal Exfoliating Facial Mask2. Rub the inside of the papaya peel on your cleansed face, focusing on lines around the mouth and eyes.
3. Let it dry for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water.
The oatmeal in this scrub gently exfoliates, while the honey and olive oil moisturizes the skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of cooked oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
Directions
1. Cook oatmeal, and let cool down. Add the honey and olive oil to the cooked oatmeal.
2. Apply as a scrub, gently rubbing it in small circles over your skin, avoiding the eye area.
3. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
3. Green Tea Facial Toner2. Apply as a scrub, gently rubbing it in small circles over your skin, avoiding the eye area.
3. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
This toning facial and eye treatment
helps to de-puff, relax, refresh and energize your skin. Sometimes you
have to use an alcohol-free toner on your skin to cleanse and tighten
pores. But alcohol is extremely drying and quite harsh on facial skin,
and tea works just as well but without drying out your skin.
Directions
1. After cleansing your skin, brew a cup of green tea and allow it to cool.
2. Soak a cotton ball in the tea and apply on your face.
3. Leave to dry, do not wash off.
4. Next, soak two clean, round makeup sponges in the tea and squeeze out any excess liquid. Place one on each of your eyes for 15 minutes.
2. Soak a cotton ball in the tea and apply on your face.
3. Leave to dry, do not wash off.
4. Next, soak two clean, round makeup sponges in the tea and squeeze out any excess liquid. Place one on each of your eyes for 15 minutes.
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