Tag: Honey

Rose Water Facial Mask for Aging or Sun-Damaged Skin

Posted on by Kitty

Rose water not only smells and tastes nice, but it also helps heal skin. During the 17th century, royalty considered it so valuable that it was used as currency. Today, it is still just as valuable, especially concerning skin care. It has been shown to be a highly effective moisturizer. Rose water may also reduce damage to elastin fibers in skin. This makes it great for reducing wrinkles and dullness. Needless to say, it is an important addition to any skin care regimen.

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Rose water can be used alone as a toner or spritzed as a moisturizer. If you want more fighting power, add some other great ingredients to make a mask. I have made a chart that shows what each ingredient does, and the best part is that they go with all skin types.

Face Mask Ingredient Guide

All of the natural ingredients listed above are great at what they do. One thing to keep in mind when using honey is that it should always be raw to get the full effects. I have mentioned almond oil in the past, and I have experienced how awesome it is. On top of everything it does, it seems to help even skin tone. Aloe Vera is another super ingredient, especially concerning sun burns. One that surprised me is chia seeds. They are known for being healthy to eat, but they also help skin. Really it’s a good idea to both eat them and apply them to help aging. Finally, there is matcha green tea powder, which has basically the same effects on skin as it does internally.

Rose Water Mask

1 tsp. Rose Water
1 tsp. Raw Honey
1/2 tsp. Almond Oil
1/2 tsp. Aloe Vera
1/4 tsp. Chia Seeds
1/4 tsp. Matcha Green Tea

Before getting started, keep in mind that the mask mixture must soak for 30 minutes up to 2 hours. This keeps the chia seeds from absorbing your skin’s moisture and it allows their nutrients easier access to the dermis. Take a small bowl and add everything together. Mix well and let set at room temperature. Make sure that your skin is clean before applying any mask. It is best to take a warm washcloth and place it on the face for a couple of minutes to open pores for maximum absorption. After soaking, take the mask and apply it, being careful to avoid the eye area. Keep it on for about 15 minutes or until it is mostly dry. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

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Face Mask for Anti-Aging and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Posted on by Kitty

A face mask is a special treat that really packs a punch and making it at home is easy. All it takes are a few ingredients that most people already have on hand. It doesn’t matter what complexion you have because the recipes are versatile. After learning about different ingredients and recipe ratios, it’s easy to concoct your own creation.

MatchaTurmeric

In nature, there are many ingredients that help in more ways than one. This makes it really simple to gain multiple benefits from just two things. Matcha green tea and turmeric are easily found, and both provide several skin-loving qualities. The main thing I like about both of them is that they are anti-inflammatory because they are loaded with antioxidants. Aspirin, Dead Sea Salt, and honey also get rid of free radicals and soothe the skin.

After looking at different information online and referencing what I already know, I made a mask to soothe the skin and hinder aging. It first tingles and burns a bit if there is any inflammation on the skin, but that goes away quickly for soothing relief.

Anti-Aging and Anti-Inflammatory Face Mask

1 Aspirin (Ground)
1 tsp. Dead Sea Salt
1/2 tsp. Matcha Green Tea
1/4 tsp. Turmeric
1/4 tsp. Raw Honey
1 tsp. Hot Water

Break the aspirin tablet up by hitting it and put it in a small bowl. Make sure the bowl you use won’t stain because turmeric can really linger. Add the Dead Sea Salt, Matcha, and turmeric. Stir until blended. Take some really hot water and add it to the dry ingredients. Everything should dissolve nicely. After there is a paste, add honey and stir again. It is ready to be used. Refrigerate any unused portion for up to a week. Keep in mind that turmeric can tint fair-skinned people. The color change shouldn’t last for more than a few hours. Also, be careful not to stain any towels or clothing with this mask! While over the sink, apply the mask to the face in a thin layer. Leave it on for about ten minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

 

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