Make a Banana Facial Mask
The expensive facial treatments
you might receive in a spa sometimes involve simple ingredients you'd
find in any kitchen. Daring to smear what should be food on your face,
though, may require a trustworthy recipe before you can get yourself
going. The banana itself is an astringent, while oatmeal is also an
astringent and helps exfoliate your skin. Honey, if included, conditions
and moisturizes your skin, while yogurt or sour cream helps the honey
blend in with the banana.
Things You'll Need
- 1 small to medium banana
- Fork
- Small, shallow bowl
- 1 tbsp. honey (optional)
- 2 tbsp. yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup oatmeal
- Coffee grinder
Step 1
Peel the banana and place it in a small, shallow bowl. Use a fork to mash the banana to a smooth consistency.
Step 2
Mix 1 tbsp. honey and 2 tbsp. yogurt or sour cream in with the banana, if so desired. These ingredients are optional.
Step 3
Fill the coffee grinder with
oatmeal and grind this to a fine powder. Repeat as needed until you have
1/4 to 1/3-cup of finely ground oatmeal. How much oatmeal you will need
depends on the size of the banana you used to form the base of the
mask.
Step 4
Mix the finely ground oatmeal
in with the banana (and honey and yogurt or sour cream, if included) a
bit at a time until it reaches a creamy, pasty consistency.
Step 5
Apply the mask to your face.
Leave it in place for up to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with cool
water or wipe it off with a damp washcloth. Rinse your skin with warm
water and pat dry.
By Marie Mulrooney
Category : advice , guides , Homemade Facial Mask , Mask Spa , skin care , videos
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