How To: Pomegranate for Glowing Skin

This is the recipe I follow and love! I use it when Fall comes around being that pomegranates are so easily found in your market. It makes my skin appear to be more radiant and refreshed.  + they are one of my favorite things to eat! Have fun ladies! Ive included some facts as I always do so you know the reasons why you should try this out yourself!

Ingredients:

1/2 Pomegranate

2 teaspoons Almond oil

1/2 tablespoon organic Honey

How To:

Warm up the honey until it becomes liquid (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water. Peel the pomegranate half, cut the fruit in pieces and put these in a bowl or food processor. Add the honey and almond oil. Blend it all into a smooth and uniform paste

Application:

Spread this gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck: keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20 minutes Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Did you know:
There are many benefits of pomegranate on our skin. It is loaded with many skin friendly antioxidants and nutrients. You can use it in any way means in the form a juice or as a face mask. Pomegranate is a good sources of: Ellagic acid,Antioxidants, Punicic acid, an omega 5 conjugated fatty acid – beneficial for cell regeneration and proliferation. Vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. Minerals such as calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium!

Aging Fighter?!
- It is fully loaded with anti aging properties.
- It helps sustain skin cell regeneration.
- It is beneficial in the treatment of damaged or aging skin. It repairs this damage so that you get smooth and youthful skin.
- Pomegranate helps extend the life of fibroblasts. These fibroblasts are responsible for the production of collagen and elastin that helps tighten the skin to keep your skin glowing and younger looking.

Younger looking skin
- The oil of pomegranate seed is loaded with skin friendly nutrients.
- According to the research, it is beneficial for encouraging the regeneration and strengthening of the epidermis.
- Pomegranate oil also has astringent properties.

How To: Banana Mask

Banana Facial Mask for Dry Skin

1/2 ripe and peeled banana (eat the other half)
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons finely powdered oats
1/2 teaspoon sweet almond oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 drop rose oil (optional)

Blend banana in food processor until smooth and mix in remaining ingredients.Apply to clean skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water to remove mask.Pat skin dry and apply a moisturizer.

Tip: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight plastic container for up to one day.



Banana Mask for Oily Skin

1 banana, preferably ripe (you can keep ripe bananas in the freezer. Let it thaw before using)
1 tbsp honey
An orange or a lemon
Preparation:

Mix the banana and honey together.
Add a few drops of juice from an orange or a lemon.
Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with a cool washcloth or a steaming warm washcloth.



I like to use a face mask weekly just to wash away the oils on my face built up from the week and the damage from the makeup. My skin tends to pick up lots of oil so this mask helps a great deal. It leaves my skin feeling smooth and is nice when applied because its so soft to the skin. Try this mask out friends, you'll absolutly love it!!

Natural Honey and Oatmeal Mask

I love the smell of this mask. It reminds me of a day in fall with warm scents and color. It works well for my skin and is one of my favorite masks that I make here in my own home. I mix in 1/3 banana to the mixture for the extra touch. Enjoy! x

Did you know?! The most popular home made mask is an oatmeal mask It is a simple, completely safe mask, and it works perfectly for people with oily skin.

Ingredients:
1/3 cup of regular or fast cook oatmeal (1-3 minutes)
¼ cup of honey
½ cup of water

How To & Facts:
Mix the water and the oatmeal together, and cook. Then, set the oatmeal aside to cool and thicken. As it is cooling, mix in the ¼ cup of honey. Once the mask is well mixed and cool, apply a thin even layer to the skin.

Be careful when applying this mask around the eyes. Though completely safe, the oatmeal can cause slight eye irritation. Better yet, place a used tea bag over the eyelids to reduce any redness or eye irritation.

The way this mask works is simple. The oatmeal in the mask is the primary “active” ingredient. It works to absorb excess oil on the skin and in the pores. Oatmeal will also help remove excess skin cells, and exfoliate the skin. The honey is simply there to turn the oatmeal into a pasty, sticky consistency that will adhere to the skin.

Another all natural skin treatment is to use lemon juice to help exfoliate and freshen the skin.

Lemon juice is a fruit acid, AKA Alpha Hydroxy Acid. It works in a similar fashion to salicylic acid, except that it is 100% all natural. It will help exfoliate the skin by reducing the “glue” that causes dead skin cells to stick to the skin.

This is one the simplest masks you can make, and is actually more of a “rinse” than anything. The only ingredients needed are water and lemon juice. Mix 1 part water to 5 parts lemon juice, and massage the solution onto your face. Then, rinse your face with cool water. Make sure to rinse well, because it can cause skin irritation if left on too long.