Facial Fun by Kaley from Mod Style Lounge

Looking for something fun to do at a sleepover? Want something that will help you relax? Then have a facial! Facial masks are not only fun and relaxing, they're also really good for your skin! Facial masks are an important part of your skin care routine. You should give yourself a facial at least once or twice a month. Facial masks replenish and refresh your skin and they can also help clear acne.

Whether you're having a sleepover or you just want to treat your face solo, here are some easy facial mask recipes that are simple to make, and most of the ingredients you’ll find at home:


Banana, Honey and Yogurt Facial Mask
Use this on all skin types. Perfect for sensitive skin.

Ingredients:
1/2 of a banana
2 tablespoons of yogurt
1 tablespoon of honey

Instructions:
Mash the banana with a fork.
Mix the mashed banana, yogurt and honey together.
Apply to clean face and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse off and pat dry.
Apply moisturizer.


Lemon Tomato Mask
For oily skin. The acid in the tomato and lemon work well on acne and blackheads.

Ingredients:
1 tomato; inside scooped out
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of oatmeal (preferably instant)

Instructions:Puree all ingredients in a blender.
Apply to clean face and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse off and pat dry.
Apply moisturizer.


Lemon Mask
For oily skin.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
2 egg whites
3 teaspoons of honey
1 cup of strawberries

Instructions:Puree all ingredients in a blender.
Apply to clean face and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse off and pat dry.
Apply moisturizer.


Egg and Honey Mask
For dry skin.

Ingredients:1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil or baby oil (optional)

Instructions:Mix all the ingredients together.
Apply to clean face and leave on 10-15 minutes.
Rinse off and pat dry.
Apply moisturizer.


Oatmeal Mask
For Dry Skin.

Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
1 cup of oatmeal
milk (as required)

Instructions:
Mash banana.
Mix the mashed banana and the oatmeal together.
Add enough milk to create a nice paste.
Apply to clean face and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse off and pat dry.
Apply moisturizer.


Have fun!

XOXO,
Kaley

 

Originally posted on Mod Style Lounge. Re-posted with permission.

Defeat Dry Skin!~ Renee Arnold

Do you have dry, flaky skin? If you do, do you know there are easy and effective ways to minimize the itchiness and self-consciousness?

First, you can use lukewarm water to shower, not hot water. Hot water robs your skin of needed nutrients, thus making it dry. Limit your showers to once a day and don't take baths because that is even worse for your skin, no matter how soothing it may be.

Secondly, always, always moisturize everywhere! Any time you wash your skin, including your hands you need to restore moisture to your skin by applying lotion. If your skin is dry, stay away from fancy scented lotions and use a St. Ives or Aveeno instead. Same goes with body wash. Make sure that it is for sensitive skin and stay away from bath gel.

Thirdly, instead of slathering your lips with lip gloss or lipstick in the morning, use lip balm. If you find the right lip balm it will not only keep your lips super soft, it will also give your lips the shimmery glow that gloss does.

Did you know that cup of coffee in the morning is dehydrating your body? Yes, caffeine acts as a diuretic that will suck your body dry of water. If you are thinking that you can't live without your coffee because you will be too tired, try having an apple in the morning! Apples actually give you more energy than a cup of coffee!

Lastly, incorporate omega-3's in your daily diet. Foods like cold-water fish, walnuts and flax seeds are guaranteed to replace moisture in your skin and hair.

Follow all these tips and you will be well on your way to having soft skin that you will absolutely love!

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