Sunday Mask: DIY Mask With Food

Sunday greetings to all my lovelies! Hope y'all had a a great weekend! Unfortunately it IS Sunday and the weekend is coming to an end, but let's not allow that to ruin our day!!

Let’s sit back and relax for a bit, maybe while pampering yourself a bit, maybe  with a facial? You don’t need to go far to give your skin a quick-picker-upper, you can easily make a DIY facial with ingredients in your fridge.

Yogurt – cleanse skin, tighten pores, revitalize skin
-1 teaspoon of plain yogurt
-juices from 1/4 slice of orange with some pulp
-1 teaspoon of aloe

Mix everything together thoroughly.
Leave the mask on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Rinse in warm water.

Lemon – exfoliate, moisturize, brightens
-juice from one whole lemon
-1/4 cup olive oil

With a brush, apply solution to the face.
With the fingers, rub in circular motions.
Leave on for about 3 minutes before rinsing.

Egg – moisturize, firms
Use entire egg for normal skin
Use only the egg yolk for dry skin
Use only the egg white for oily skin

Beat the (part of) egg.
Apply the beaten egg to your face.
Leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing.

Vinegar – tones skin
-1/4 cup cider vinegar
-1/4 cup water

Apply the solution and let dry before rinsing.

Banana – moisturize, firms

-1/4 cup plain yogurt
-2 tablespoons honey
-1 medium banana

Mash up the banana into a smooth paste before adding the yogurt and honey.
Stir into a smooth paste.
Gently apply it to the face and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
Rinse in cold water.

These are simple do-it-yourselves recipes for a quick and easy face mask. Sometimes life is just too hectic, but never, ever forget to take some time to enjoy yourself, no matter how little time it is. One minute, ten minutes, 3o minutes, go ahead and take anything time gives you.

Enjoy the rest of your day pretties! Have a good day.

Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading. Please come back tomorrow for another Manicure Monday! :)

Facial Friday: DIY With Food

Yay! It is weekend all over again, how awesome is that! Let's sit back and relax for a bit, maybe while pampering yourself a bit, maybe  with a facial? You don't need to go far to give your skin a quick-picker-upper, you can easily make a DIY facial with ingredients in your fridge.

Yogurt - cleanse skin, tighten pores, revitalize skin
-1 teaspoon of plain yogurt
-juices from 1/4 slice of orange with some pulp
-1 teaspoon of aloe

Mix everything together thoroughly.
Leave the mask on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Rinse in warm water.

Lemon - exfoliate, moisturize, brightens
-juice from one whole lemon
-1/4 cup olive oil

With a brush, apply solution to the face.
With the fingers, rub in circular motions.
Leave on for about 3 minutes before rinsing.

Egg - moisturize, firms
Use entire egg for normal skin
Use only the egg yolk for dry skin
Use only the egg white for oily skin

Beat the (part of) egg.
Apply the beaten egg to your face.
Leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing.

Vinegar - tones skin
-1/4 cup cider vinegar
-1/4 cup water

Apply the solution and let dry before rinsing.

Banana - moisturize, firms
-1/4 cup plain yogurt
-2 tablespoons honey
-1 medium banana

Mash up the banana into a smooth paste before adding the yogurt and honey.
Stir into a smooth paste.
Gently apply it to the face and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
Rinse in cold water.

These are simple do-it-yourselves recipes for a quick and easy face mask. Sometimes life is just too hectic, but never, ever forget to take some time to enjoy yourself, no matter how little time it is. One minute, ten minutes, 3o minutes, go ahead and take anything time gives you.

Please enjoy your weekend and have a pleasant night. Thank you for reading! :)

Sunday Mask: Brightening Enzyme Masque

Brightening Enzyme Mask

What you'll need:
-7 Blueberries
-3 Cherry Tomato
-1 Sprig of Parsley
-1 Tablespoon of Honey
-2 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil OR 1/8 Teaspoon of Lemon Juice
**You can use either fresh or frozen. There was a study some time ago claiming that frozen fruits/vegetables are much healthier than fresh fruits/vegetables. Reason being fruits/vegetables are harvested when ripe then freeze right away, all of the nutrients are there and locked away until you consume them. On the other hand, fresh fruits/vegetables are picked earlier so they can be transported to the markets and sprayed with chemicals to keep them looking fresh for the next weeks. So it is really up to you.

What to do:
-Blend all of the ingredients together with a blender or something like a Magic Bullet.

How to use it:
-Cleanse and Rinse your face with warm water.
-Pat to dry.
-Using a brush or your fingers, apply the mask all over your face avoiding the eye area.
-You can place slices of cucumbers over your eyes to refresh them of the day's uses.
-Keep the mask on for 15 or 20 minutes.
-Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
-You can go ahead and apply your night cream afterward.

Why is this called a "brightening masque"? Well first off, blueberries are high in antioxidants and arbutin. Antioxidants delay the aging process by firming your skin to minimize fine lines. Arbutin are mostly used as a skin lightening agent. Like many other red and pink skin fruits, cherry tomatoes has a carotenoid antioxidant called lycopene present. Not only does lycopene helps combat signs of aging, it also helps reduce skin inflammation. Think of it as a sunscreen you can eat. Parsley also brightens your skin while lemon tones the skin, rich in vitamin C and is full of antioxidants. Lastly, honey moisturizes and nourishes our skin.

What a refreshing way to end the weekend and prepare for the upcoming week. Let's do this!

Thanks for reading guys. Have an awesome day! :)