Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply
to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a
damp wash cloth.
Mash 1/2 banana and add 1
tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply
to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently
wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed
with enough water to make a thick paste makes a
great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to face
and wash off.
In a food processor or blender,
combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon yogurt, a few
strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face
and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash
cloth.
Grind 1 tablespoon almonds into a
fine meal in a blender or food processor. Mix almond
meal together with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 egg
white. Apply to face and let set for about 15
minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
To loosen blackheads, combine
equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and
rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse
with warm water.
Mash half of an avocado and apply
to entire face. Let set for about 20 minutes and
then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water
until softened. Puree in blender or food processor
with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face
and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a
damp wash cloth.
Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber
in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon
yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20 minutes.
Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
Crush a handful of strawberries
and mix well with 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face
and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off
with a damp wash cloth.
Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, the
juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 1 small carton plain
yogurt. Stir in 1 whipped egg white. Apply to face
and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a
damp wash cloth.
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