To Mask or Not to Mask- That is the Question
The answer- YES!!
As women, we know that when we do something extra-special for ourselves, we feel good! I have been reading about, and watching all the interesting masks that are on the market today, and I wanted to share a little bit of what I’ve learned with you so you can be your beautiful best!!
Natural is better!! There are amazing antioxidants in the food we eat, but we don’t have to ingest it to reap the benefits! For example, did you know that the soothing affect we get from drinking green tea, can also be felt on our faces? True. Open two green tea bags, add a tiny bit of water to moisten, and then add 3 t. of honey, (yep, I said honey) to form a sticky paste. Sounds odd, but it feels wonderful. I used a tiny spatula to apply the mask to my face. Leave the mask on your face for about 20 minutes. The antioxidants in the tea soothe your skin, reduce any puffiness, and…the best benefit, in my opinion…the combination of the tea and honey take away that blotchy redness I sometimes get from dry, winter skin.
How about getting the benefit of the caffeine in your coffee, on your face?? Yes!! Starbucks never dreamed I’d try this one, I’m sure. Take some organic coffee grounds, and mix with a couple tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt. Spread on your face and leave on for about 20 minutes. The caffeine in the coffee grounds stimulates the blood flow in your skin, actually making it brighter! The granules of coffee help slough off dead skin cells, while the yogurt soothes and calms. I really love this one! And the smell…well I tend to have a cup of coffee while I do this because the mask just smells soooo good.
Also try some coconut oil in place of the yogurt. Coconut oil restores natural oil in the skin, and really feels refreshing, especially after the coffee mask!
There are a zillion recipes online. Try some of mine or research some of your own. You probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen, so there’s no need to run out in the cold weather. You’ll have the fun of trying something new, and feel happy when you see the results of your efforts. And isn’t that what it’s all about? Feeling happy with yourself.
Relax, have fun, enjoy this beautiful day…and here’s to being Your Beautiful Best!
