Beauty 101: "World's Most Powerful Mask"

In my never ending mission to get that caramel brown, even all over, flawless complexion I used to have I came across Aztec Indian Healing Clay.  I've been using it consistently for the past few weeks and I am so pleased.  Everytime I pass a mirror, I have to stop and admire just how much clearer my skin has become! Some may call it being vain but, I am just so pleased with this stuff.

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I mix it with a little apple cider vinegar and mix it until it forms into a smooth paste.  Then I smooth it onto my skin and leave it on for about 15 minutes.  This stuff is the truth! It makes your whole face pulsate letting you know it is getting deep down into those pores.  After I rinse, my face is incredibly soft and smooth.  It really has kept the breakouts away!  I have never used a mask that worked this well.

What's your take on masks? What type of mask do you use?

At Home Facials

   

About a year ago I began getting professional facials and I was instantly addicted!  My skin was very soft and smooth and was beginning to look clearer. After that I was having them done every week. However, at $55 to $100 a week I could no longer afford to get them after I became unemployed.   

I have since been looking for facial recipes I can do at home that are comparable (or somewhat close) to the professional glycolic peels and facials.  After scouring the internet, I found the following recipes:

 

Honey Facial  * ( do not use this if you are allergic to eggs!)

1 tablespoon honey

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon olive oil

Beat the egg yoke with a fork, add the oil and blend well. Add the honey using a spoon that you have rinsed with hot water and blend well again. Smear it all over your face with your fingers, except do not cover your eyes. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse it off.

Cucumber Facial
1 cucumber
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon witch hazel (you can buy this in any drug store)
1 egg white, beaten with an electric beater until fluffy.

 

Peel the cucumber and run it through a blender or a food processor. Pour the cucumber pulp into a colander or strainer and force it through, catching the liquid that comes out in a bowl underneath. Combine the cucumber liquid with the lemon juice and the witch hazel. Stir it and add the beaten egg white gently. Put it on your face and leave it on for 15 to 25 minutes, then rinse off.

BLEMISHED SKIN MASK
1 Tomato, ripe, chopped
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 T Instant style oatmeal or old-fashioned rolled oats
Blend everything until just combined. Apply to skin, making sure the mixture is thick enough to stay on blemished areas: cheeks, forehead, or chin. If necessary, add a bit more oatmeal to thicken the mask. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then scrub it off with a clean washcloth dipped in warm water.

I think I will try the Blemished skin mask first.  In addition to my weekly at-home steam treatments, I plan on getting to my goal of having beautiful skin again! Wish me luck!! 

What type of facials do you like to indulge in?