Hello beautiful readers! ?
You have mastered the art of creating your own face and body scrub in my previous blog (click here) , but have you ever considered elevating your skincare routine with a luxurious homemade face mask? ?
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” – Coco Chanel ?
In the spirit of Coco Chanel’s timeless wisdom, let’s dive into the world of natural skincare with essential oils!
Benefits of Face Masks with essential oils
- hydration
- Anti-age
- Soothing skin
- Skin radiance
- Fighting imperfections
- Balancing skin
Preparing your Skin
Here are some steps you can follow before applying a face mask:
- Moisturize the skin: Wet your skin with warm water to soften the top layer of dead skin cells.
- Cleanse the skin: Use a mild cleanser to remove dirt and oil.
- Heat or steam: Take a warm shower or bath to open the pores and soften the skin even more.
- Drying: Gently pat your skin dry with a towel, leaving it slightly damp for optimal scrub application.
✨How can I create my own Face Mask full of Vitamin A? ✨
Ingredients:
Steps:
- Put 1 egg yolk in a jar and whisk it.
- Add the 2 squeeze of lemon and the 3 drops tea tree’s essential oil to the beaten egg yolk and fold in
- Apply the mask to your face and leave on for 15 minutes
- Remove gently with a warm, wet washcloth
? Egg yolk – not just handy in the kitchen, but also ideal for your skincare routine? ? Yes, indeed, egg yolk is full of Vitamin A what can promote smooth skin! It prevents waterloss in the skin, increase the flexibility in dermis and reduces inflammation and acne.
✨How can I create my own anti-acne Face Mask? ✨
Ingredients:
Steps:
- Put 1 tbsp. of (raw) honey, 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 1 drop of essential oil in a jar and whisk it.
- Apply the mask to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes
- Remove gently with a warm, wet washcloth
Benefits of essential oils used ?
- tea tree: it has impressive antiviral, antiseptic, and antibacterial qualities. It is helpful in treating acne and other superficial skin infections.
- lavender: it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. It unclogs pores and reduces skin inflammation and can prevent and heal acne breakouts.
?? If you don’t know yet how to choose a quality essential oil click here.
How often doing a Face Mask?
Face masks should be done twice a week to be beneficial and have optimal results. For oily skin it is recommended to mask 2-3 times a week.
Precautions when utilizing essential oils (EO):
- always perform an allergy test on the elbow before use (at least 24 hours) because EO can be potentially irritating
- avoid eye contact
- keep away from heat and light
- be careful when using EO, never exceed the recommended dose
- do not use during pregnancy or while breast-feeding
- do not use on children
⚠️: Before you follow my instructions, I strongly suggest you to first identify the products your skin cannot tolerate to avoid allergic reactions, because yes even if a product is 100% natural it cannot be suitable for you.
If you found my DIY Self-Care session enjoyable, be sure to explore my other blog posts here for additional tips and tricks! Dive in and discover more ways to enhance your Skin & Self-care routine.
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✨Will you try these DIY face mask recipes, or do you have your own favorite recipe to share? Let me know in the comments below!”✨
So simple and with ingredients we all have at home! I love it!?