Fresh Fruit Facials for Healthy Skin
by: Alisha Burke
I was having tea with a friend last week, and we were discussing our extensive skin care regimens.
As we were exchanging tips and advice, I realized that I have amassed a virtual recipe box of facials that can be done using fresh fruit.
As there are many of you out there that could benefit from this knowledge, I have decided to share my insights.
One of my favorites is the peach facial, which works very well as a tightening mask.
Simply take a ripened peach, and remove the skin and the pit from the center.
Place the peach and the whites from a single egg in a blender, and whip until smooth.
Pat the mixture onto your face, and allow it to sit there for 30 minutes.
Rinse with cold water.
I have found that the apple mask is very good for normal skin.
Peel, core, and quarter an apple.
Chop the apple in your blender, and add two tablespoons of honey.
Blend until smooth.
Then remove the mixture from the blender, and refrigerate for approximately 10 minutes.
Apply the mixture to your face using a patting motion, and be sure to pat until the honey becomes tacky.
Leave it on for about 30 minutes, and rinse with warm water.
I have also had great success with a Strawberry mask that my Grandmother told me about.
The trick here is to use extremely ripe Strawberries.
Add approximately ? cup of strawberries and a ? cup of cornstarch to the blender, and mix until smooth.
Apply the mixture to your face, and be careful to avoid the area around your eyes.
Leave it on for 30 minutes, and rinse it off with cool water.
The next facial mask is excellent for blemished skin.
Chop a ripened tomato into small pieces, and place it in your blender.
Add one tablespoon of lemon juice and some instant oatmeal or rolled oats.
Mix until it is all combined.
Do not mix for too long, as it will not stick to your face.
If it gets too thin, simply add more oatmeal.
Apply the mixture, and leave it on for 10 minutes.
Scrub it off using a warm, wet cloth.
There are many different ways to care for your skin, and as many different products on the market.
In my experience, the most natural treatments provide the best results.
Try to avoid products that have heavy perfumed scents or appear to use poor quality ingredients.
These all natural fruit facials have worked wonders for me.
I hope you enjoy them.
About The Author
Alisha Burke loves getting facials.
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