Homemade 'Cat Litter' Mask for All Skin Types:
We got this recipe off a TV show years ago. The beauty expert (Diane Irons, the author of several beauty books) swore cat litter is made of the same ingredients as special clays found in $100 spa facials. We tried this and loved it.
Ingredients:•1 bag cat litter (must be marked '100 Percent Natural Clay')
•Water
•Drops of your favorite essential oil
Preparation:
Mix in a couple tablespoons of the cat litter with water and drops of oil (we find the oil helps make the experience somehow less kitty litter-ish)
Apply mask to face
Wash off after 15 minutes.
Egg Whites and Yogurt MaskFor All Skin Types
Model Shalom Harlow calls this homemade face mask (only 2 ingredients required!) "moisturizing and soothing."
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:•2 egg whites,
separated from the yolk and placed in a bowl
•2 tablespoons of plain yogurt (I like Greek yogurt)
Preparation:
Separate the egg whites from a couple eggs and place them in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt (do not use flavored yogurt!). Mix them up and apply to face. Leave on face for a few minutes then rinse face in warm water.
Oatmeal and Yogurt Face Mask
This face mask is suitable for all skin types and is super simple to prepare. It will cleanse and rejuvenate your skin.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutesIngredients:
•1 tbsp oatmeal, finely ground
•1 tbsp live, organic yogurt (skip the flavored stuff)
•A few drops of honey
Preparation:
Add the yogurt to the oatmeal in a small bowl and mix together.
Warm a few drop of honey. To do this, warm a spoon under hot water for a minute, then add a few drops of honey to the spoon.
Stir the honey into the yogurt and oatmeal mixture.
Apply the mask to the face. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse off with several splashes of warm water. Follow with a warm washcloth.
Apply moisturizer.
Yogurt Face Mask for All Skin Types
This simple (only two ingredients!) cooling mask is great for soothing a sunburnt face. It's great for all skin types.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
•1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not lowfat or non-fat)
•1 tsp runny honey (microwave for a few minutes to soften hardened honey)
Preparation:
Combine mixture, then apply to face.
Let sit for 15 minutes.
Wash face with steaming washcloth.
For dry skin, use an extra tsp of honey.
Oily skin? Add a few drops of fresh lime juice.
Homemade Clay Mask for All Skin Types
Masks (homemade or otherwise) should stay on for 10-15 minutes. Follow with a cleansing and a thin layer of moisturizer.
Ingredients:•1½ tsp green clay (French is preferred)
•½ tsp kaolin clay
•1½ tbsp aloe vera gel
•1 tbsp rosewater
•2 drops rose essential oil
Preparation:
Mix green and kaolin clays together.
Add in the aloe vera gel, rosewater and oils.
Refrigerate mixture for up to four weeks.
