Avocado Face Mask - homemade avocado face mask recipe

Masks have an deep cleansing action on the skin, removing impurities, wastes and dead skin cells. Face masks are good for a variety of reasons. They can tighten your pores, remove excess oil from the skin, or moisturize and replenish dry skin.

Homemade Avocado Face Mask Recipe

Ingredients for stage1

1/4 cup cucumber, peel and chopped
1/4 cup avocado flesh
3 tablespoons finely powdered oats (for mild peeling)
3 tablespoons of water
1 tablespoon lemon juice (squeezed from lemon)
1 teaspoon honey

Ingredients for stage2

8-9 tablespoons clay
Few drops of essential oils (optional)

Method for making the avocado face mask at home:

Avocado Face Mask Recipe

Stage 1:

Puree the cucumber and avocado flesh in a food processor until it is smooth with the water and lemon juice Then add all the other ingredients in Stage 1.

Stage 2:

Pour out the mix from the blender into a bowl and then whisk in the clay. Apply to clean face and neck and leave on for 20 - 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water then use a toner and moisturiser.

This Avocado facemask is very good for mature and dehydrated or dry skin. The cucumber has a natural moisturising effect and it smells like a fresh vegetable salad.

Use this homemade avocado face mask 1 - 2 times a week.

Avocado & Honey Face Mask (For dry skin)

2 tablespoons of avocado
2 tablespoons honey
1 egg yolk
Mash up the avocado, add the honey and egg. Mix it all together. Apply to face.

Finally the most important recipe for our skin - drink lots of water, exercise, eat loads of fruit and veg, don't smoke, get plenty of sleep, always wear sunscreen, and oh yeah - try not to stress!

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