Grand Entrance to Natural Beauty
Among all skin-care products in the
market, a large proportion claims that they
are made of natural ingredients. However,
you can never know how natural they are
by simply studying their labels. If you are
really an advocator of products with no
additives, why don't you buy fresh
ingredients with low price and D.I.Y.? Want
to find out how to make your own
whitening, moisturizing masks? This beauty
guide provides all you need no matter
what season!
Ingredients
Aloe Vera* Apple Cucumber
Egg White* Honey* Lemon
Milk*
Oatmeal
Strawberry
Yogurt*
* These ingredients have a limited shelf life; store them in your refrigerator after purchase!
Tools
Hair Clips Cotton Pad Small bowl
Measuring Spoon(tsp.) Facial Brush Spoon
Tips: Before Apply Mask
1. Clean your face and neck with fresh water. Wipe off all cosmetics, creams and lotions
2. Use a non-abrasive, non-aggressive soap if necessary. When finished, pat your skin dry
3. Be aware that some people can be
allergic to the most natural ingredients on earth
4. Misusing some natural ingredients
can have an opposite or harmful effect
5. Be aware with the ingredients and
how much you use in your homemade masks. And if you're not sure about the whole mask or a specific ingredient, do a patch test on a small part of skin e.g. behind your ear and wait 20 minutes to see how your body reacts
Tips: After Apply Mask
1. Wash it off with warm water after
removing the mask. It helps close your pores
2. Pat your skin dry with a clean
towel 3. Apply a moisturizer
*In case you do not use up the mixture, keep it in your refrigerator for next time. (Maximum for 3 days)
Dark-Spots-Killing Lemon Yogurt Mask WHAT you need:
4 tsp. Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
3 tsp. Plain Yogurt
2 tsp. Honey
1 Egg white
HOW to make it:
1. Separate the egg white and egg yolk
2. Mix together the yogurt and egg white in
a large bowl
3. Add in lemon juice and honey
4. Stir the mixture until a thick texture is
formed
WHEN to clean up:
After 15 minutes
WHY it is good for you: This mask fades the marks that acne leaves
behind, while the egg white protein boosts
your skin's natural defenses against future
wear and tear.
WHERE could go wrong: The mixture cannot be laid aside for more
than 5 minutes, or else the yogurt will lose
its fine texture.
Stress- Relieving Oatmeal Honey Mask WHAT you need:
3 tsp. Honey
2 tsp. plain Oatmeal
2 tsp. Lemon Juice (optional)
HOW to make it:
1. Make the oatmeal smaller by using
spoon
2. Add honey (and lemon juice) into the
grinded oatmeal
3. Mix everything with a spoon
WHEN to clean up:
After 15 minutes
Why it’s good for you:
This mask moisturizes, cleanses, and
exfoliates your skin, leaving with a super
soft and glowing skin.
WHERE could go wrong:
Overuse of lemon juice may cause
stimulation to skin. If the mask is too
WATERY, add more oatmeal; if it is too
DRY, add more honey.
Energy-Boost Aloe Vera, Honey & Lemon Mask WHAT you need:
2 tsp. Aloe Vera Gel 2 tsp. Honey 2 slices of Cucumber (optional) 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
HOW to make it:
1. Peel off the translucent aloe vera gel from the leaves
2. Cut it into cubes into a bowl 3. Chop the gel pulp with a spoon/knife 4. Add lemon juice and honey 5. Mix it
(NOTE: Soak the cotton pad if you would like to treat the T-zone specifically. Pop two slices of cucumber on the eyelids if you would also like to moisturize your eye areas.)
WHEN to clean up:
After 10 minutes
WHY it’s good for you:
This mask hydrates and allows new skin
cell growth. Aloe vera gel encourages the
blood flow, helps fighting acne and wound
healing. Honey purifies clogged pores and
prevents excess oil. Lemon improves the
appearance of the skin and good for dark
spot reduction. You will feel revitalized and
refreshed!
WHERE could go wrong:
Overuse of lemon juice may have acid
burns as it contains citric acid. Use Aloe
vera at night as it absorbs sunlight.
Rosy-Cheek Apple Strawberries Mask WHAT you need:
1/2 Apple
2 Strawberries
3 tsp. Milk
HOW to make it:
1. Peel off and chop the apple in pieces
2. Cut the strawberry into granule
3. Add milk
4. Put all the ingredients in a blender
(or mix it with a spoon)
5. Blend it into a nice smooth paste
(NOTE: Add more strawberries if you
would like a dark pink color of your
mask. Add more milk if you would also
like to feel as smoother.)
WHEN to clean up:
After 20 minutes
WHY it’s good for you: This mask moisturizes and tightens your
pores. Apple contains collagen and elastin,
which makes skin healthy and protect your
skin from UV rays, which destroy the skin.
It lightens your skin color a bit. Make your
skin feel as soft and smooth as ever and
encourages skin recovery. Strawberry
contains vitamin and salicylic acid; help
your skin reduce swelling and redness.
WHERE could go wrong: Do not apply this mask over 30 minutes.
Apple contains elastin, which may bring
the negative effect.
With a cost of not more than $30, your skin can be as attractive as those models featured on editorial magazines. On top of that, it takes you only 15 minutes! Hope these 4 masks are a great way to pamper your skin especially in whitening, cleansing, revitalizing and moisturizing.