subject: A Guide To Easy Recipe To Look Younger [print this page] Do you want your face to look young and healthy without having to spend much? Do you know that you can find all the ingredients needed to make a great facial mask? You can use these homemade recipes for face masks as a foundation for greater looking skin in just 7-days! All you need to do is to add in some fruits or cheese for variation and you are surely on your way to a great face mask. Here are five most important ingredients that you need:
1. Eggs
Yes, thats right. An egg is not only exclusive for eating but they make great face masks as well. Egg whites are known to rid dead skin cells and soften the skin. The sticky consistency of an egg white is also one the reasons why it makes such a food face mask.
The easiest and most basic home facial recipes contain egg whites. You can start by combining 2 egg whites and 2 table spoons of plain yogurt. Mix the ingredients well and apply the mixture all over your face, avoiding the eye area. Let it stay until it dries for at least 10-15 minutes then wash your face with warm water to open the pores. This will truly moisturize and soften your skin.
2. Honey
This sweet and syrupy ingredient is not only used to sweeten your pancakes but it is also one of the most commonly used as a facial mask. Honey is naturally produced by bees and is a good remedy against acne. Its antiseptic properties clear the pores and kills bacteria on skin. This ingredient also shields the skin from the suns UV rays with its natural sunblock property.
When used for facials, honey can be combined with any ingredients such as aloe vera, apple, orange, apricots, avocado, carrot, cucumber, lemon, mango, raspberry, pear, peach, strawberry, cream cheese and wheat germ. The list can go on and on. All you need to do is to remove the seeds, pits and the skin and mix it with honey. You can then, mash or blend them together to make a rich and thick cream. Then apply it your face, let it stay for a minutes and wash it with warm water. Now, isnt that refreshing?
3. Oatmeal
Did you know that this plain breakfast meal can do great wonders to your skin? Yes, thats right. Oatmeal is rich in fiber and full of vitamins and minerals to keep you going throughout the day. But when used as a face mask, this ingredient removes unwanted dirt and impurities in your skin. It helps clean your pores by removing dead skin cells and leaves your skin feeling fresh and moisturized. Oatmeal is also great for people with sensitive skin and is also known for removing blemishes, sunburn and pimples. It also helps heal dry, itchy skin faster.
To make good oatmeal- based facial mask, you need a table spoon of oatmeal, 4 table spoons of cream cheese and a tea spoon of lemon or lime juice. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and apply them on your face. This will help your face look younger and lighter than ever.
4. Banana
A banana a day, help keeps the doctor away. This saying is indeed true. Bananas contain a lot of vitamins and minerals that is essential to you and your skin. This is what makes it such a great ingredient for home facials.
If you have dry skin, then this face mask will suit you best. Combine avocado, banana and papaya in small mixing bowl and mash all ingredients until you have a rich, thick paste. Apply it on your face and let it stay for at least 20 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water. Your face is now smoother and radiant.
5. Yogurt
This healthy dairy product is rich in calcium and zinc to make your bones strong and healthy. It is also great for people with digestion problems. Yogurt, when used as a face mask helps make your skin look young and glowing. It also helps prevent premature aging of your skin. Since it contains lactic acid, it helps smoothen and moisturize rough and dry skin. It also helps prevent acne and blemishes and helps lighten any dark spots on the skin.
For healthy looking skin, grate the rind of a whole grapefruit and mix it with at least cups of plain yogurt. Apply it on your face and let it stay for at least 10 minutes then rinse. Now, say hi to the new you.
Pamper your skin and face with these 5 basic kitchen ingredients to make your homemade recipes for face masks. Who says you cant be beautiful without spending fortune?
