Golden rules to follow when applying face masks

Golden rules to follow before applying a face mask

1. Pull back hair, pin it up, tie it, just make sure they are out of the way.

2. Clean you face before applying the mask

3. Always apply with fingertips. Apply it over the forehad, cheek, nose, chip and neck.

4. Never apply the mask around the eye area. The eye area is really sensitive, so leave gaps underneath

5. Try to relax when you have put the mask on, try not to talk, and lie down. The best time to apply a mask is when you are soaking in a bathtub.

6. Leave on the mask for the recommended period of time, and not longer.

7. All masks come with instructions of application and removal of masks, try to follow them.

Egg Almond Facial Mask

This is very good for dry skin. Beat 1 egg and add 1 teaspoon of almond oil to it and mix it thoroughly and apply it on the face evenly and leave it on for around 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off after that with cold water. This facial mask leaves a glowing face for dry-skinned people since almond oil is known to play miracles on any sort of dry skin.

Cucumber Yogurt Facial Mask

Make a puree of ½ a cucumber and 1 tablespoon yogurt in a blender and apply it on the face evenly. Leave it on the face for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Cornmeal Facial Mask

Take enough cornmeal which will be required for the face and mix it water and make a thick tight paste and apply it in circular motions to the face and then leave it on for 10-15 minutes or till it dries completely on the face and once it dries wash it off with cold water.

Banana Honey Yogurt Facial Mask

Mash a banana thoroughly and mix it with 1 teaspoon honey and 2 teaspoons yogurt and apply it on the face evenly. Leave it on the face till the skin absorbs it thoroughly and dries completely on the face and then rinse it off with cold water.

Avocado Facial Mask

Mash half an avocado and apply it on the face thoroughly everywhere and let it stay till it dries up completely and then wash it off with cold water.

Apple Facial Mask

Take a nicely ripe 1/4th apple and mash it with a fork and add 1 teaspoon oatmeal and 1 teaspoon honey to it and apply it on the face and leave it on till the mixture dries on the face thoroughly and then rinse it off with ordinary water. This is especially good for all types of skin in the autumn.

The best facial mask

The best facial mask is honey, because it helps in opening the pores and cleansing it. It should be first rinsed off with lukewarm water and then with cold water to close the pores since the pores should be closed after cleansing. Application of facial masks is a must to open the pores in the skin and to remove the dirt and grit inside the skin and close it thereafter, glowing skin is a very big asset especially in a woman’s beauty, even if one is dark, if one’s skin is glowing it gives an elegant beautiful look which cannot compete with a fair-skinned person, full of pimples.

Face Mask Recipes

For oily skin - Milk of Magnesia is wonderful for people with oily skin and it’s simple to use. Just rub it thoroughly on the face and keep it on for 5-10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

For neutral skin- Add one egg, half cup of cooked instant oatmeal and one-teaspoon olive oil and make a mixture. Apply it on the face and let it dry and then rinse it off under ordinary water.

For dry skin-Make a mixture of one egg yolk, one teaspoon honey, one teaspoon olive oil and one teaspoon vitamin E oil or baby oil (optional), if one feels one’s skin is extra dry or something on a particular day and apply it on the face and keep it on for around 10-15 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water and dry it off thoroughly with a towel.

Yogurt Face Mask for All Skin Types

This simple (only two ingredients!) cooling mask is great for soothing a sunburnt face. It's great for all skin types.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not lowfat or non-fat)
• 1 tsp runny honey (microwave for a few minutes to soften hardened honey)

PREPARATION:

Combine mixture, then apply to face.
Let sit for 15 minutes.
Wash face with steaming washcloth.
For dry skin, use an extra tsp of honey.
Oily skin? Add a few drops of fresh lime juice.