
Milk Me Beautiful-- Oily Acne Prone Skin
Milk of Magnesia absorbs impurities and disinfects even better than clay. Paula Begoun made this simple mask popular in her book, ‘The Beauty Bible.’
Ingredients:
-1 bottle Milk of Magnesia
Preparation:
Apply Milk of Magnesia to face.
After letting set for 10-15 minutes, wash with cool washcloth.
Honey Banana Beauty—Oily Skin
A soothing mask to reduce redness, tighten pores, and minimize shine.
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
1 tbsp. of honey
An orange or a lemon
Preparation:
Mix banana and honey, add several drops of fresh squeezed orange or lemon juice.
Apply to face for 15 minutes, then rinse with a steaming warm washcloth.
Indian Goddess Brightener—For Brighter Skin
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
1 cup of plain yogurt
Preparation:
Mix the turmeric and yogurt and spread on face. Leave for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off.
Dairy Soft—To Soften Dry Skin
Ingredients:
1 tsp. powdered milk
1 tbsp. runny honey
1 tsp. aloe vera gel
2 drops essential oil
Preparation:
Mix ingredients well, apply to face for 15 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
Kitty Litter—For the Beauty Daredevil
I’ll admit this one scares me just a little bit. Cat litter? On your face? Beauty junkies swear by it; cat litter is made of the same ingredients as special clays found in $100 spa facials.
Ingredients:
1 bag cat litter (must be marked 100 percent natural clay)
Water
Drops of your favorite essential oil
Preparation:
Mix 2 tbsp. of cat litter with water and oil, apply mask to face, wash off after 15 minutes.
Multiply the ingredients in these masks and enjoy a Thrifty Beauty Girls Night In for under $10!
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