One of my favorite ways to relax after a long day is with a homemade facial mask. There?s just nothing better than pampering yourself to feel better about yourself and gain a new perspective. Plus it?s just plain fun ? especially if you can get a couple of girlfriends together for a spa party. But I regress?
If you have never made your own facial mask, you may be wondering if there are any specialized ingredients you need, or special equipment to make an effective mask. You don?t. Many of the recipes I have tried use only household ingredients. Not only are they easy and quick to make, there are also no preservatives or chemicals in them, that you may not want on your skin.
One thing to keep in mind is that because there are no preservatives in these masks, you should use them right away and discard any leftovers. That shouldn?t be a problem, since most recipes you will come across make just enough for one application and the ingredients are rather inexpensive. After all, how much does an apple, a few spoons of oatmeal and an egg white cost?
What should you look for in a facial mask recipe? There are plenty of recipes that can be found online by typing homemade facial recipe in your favorite search engine (like Google). Look for recipes with simple, natural ingredients. Something with 3 or 4 ingredients that you already have in your pantry is a good start. If you have any allergies, you should of course stay away from any ingredients that cause your allergies to flare up. If you have sensitive skin, stay away from any citrus ingredients and test any mask on a small area of your skin before applying it to your entire face.
Give a home made facial mask a try. Below you will find a few of my favorite facial mask recipes. Before you know it you and your face will feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
Peach Tightening Mask http://www.mybeautyrecipes.com/peach_tightening.html
Relaxing Facial Mask http://www.mybeautyrecipes.com/relaxing_facial.html
Apple Facial Mask http://www.mybeautyrecipes.com/apple_and_wheat_germ_mask.html