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Milk + Honey Facial Mask
Honey is a very very effective. It has the ability to heal and protect and is well known for its antibacterial properties. As well as being a natural humectant. Honey works great for oily skin and helps to minimize pores.
Besides being a natural pro-biotic, buttermilk is rich in lactic acid that is found in many expensive beauty products and is one of the best facial peels that doctors choose for softening, brightening and exfoliating skin. Because of it's highly acidic and astringent nature, it treats age spots, freckles and even tightens skin. In fact, legend has it that Cleopatra, the ancient Queen of the Nile whose beauty was said to be astounding, bathed regularly in buttermilk. It was she who popularized the buttermilk treatment, which is followed by women in various countries till date.
If you just need a delicate way to exfoliate your skin, or you want to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, this is perfect.
The lactic acid that milk contains has been used synthetically in many anti aging products to remove the extra layers of dead skin. It also contains healthy fats that moisturize the skin so it wont be dried out when you're done. It's also great if you're trying to lighten your skin from age spots / dark spots on the skin / liver spots, the way it naturally lifts those dead layers of skin helps to even out the skin's tone and texture.
This recipe is good enough to eat, but actually it’s for your skin. Use this gentle and yummy organic mILK + hONEY facial mask if your face is dehydrated or just looking a little dull, this facial mask, will rejuvenate your skin and leave it feeling extra soft. 100% Natural this product is made from the finest, organic materials without using any chemicals, fragrances or preservatives that may be harmful and stress on your skin. This fabulous mask will make your skin as soft as a baby's!
Coconut milk has a high-fat content which can have an excellent moisturising effect when applied topically to dry skin, and it also acts as a sealant to lock in moisture and hydrate. It's easily absorbed, smoothes skin cells, and the fats help maintain your skin's elasticity.
Coconut milk has high levels of Vitamin C which helps maintain elasticity and flexibility of skin. It is also rich in copper, and prevents wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. Coconut milk is packed with vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6 as well as iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
The fats in the coconut minimize the pores that attract dirt and bacteria and prevent skin from getting damaged. In fact, the toning property of coconut helps in preventing acne by minimizing the pores of the skin, leaving it glowing. It is also used as a natural moisturizer, especially for winter
Why Go Dry? When water is introduced to a mixture it can grow mold and bacteria. Body care products that you buy commercially contain a hefty dose of harsh broad spectrum preservatives to give them a longer shelf life. Making these ingredients available to you in the dry powder form allows for a completely natural product with a great range of versatility.
Ingredients: cOCONUT mILK, gOATSMILK, Heavy Cream, Whole Milk Powder, Honey Powder, Yogurt, Colloidal Oats, Flaxseed, Aloe Vera, Whole Vanilla Bean, Brazilian Clay, Kaolin Clay, Bentonite Clay, Fullers Earth Clay, Aloe Vera, Chamomile Powder, Adzuki Bean Powder, Marshmallow Root, Wheatgerm, Chia Seed, Rosehip, Argan oil to name a few.
Directions: Create a thin paste by mixing 1/2 teaspoon with the dry mask with 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of a liquid of your choice (cream, honey, yogurt, aloe vera juice, distilled water, tea, pureed fruit or vegetable. I personally LOVE warm heavy cream. massage mask in a circukar motion and let sit until you are ready to rinse off! Follow by a steam facial and light moisturizer.
Mask comes in a two ounce glass bottle with a twist cap for easy dispensing - enough for 20-25 treatments! This mask should be used once a week. Follow up with a light facial moisturizer.
Please store away from water source.
Made in New York City
Mixing Ideas: Dry: Cream, milk, aloe juice, pureed avocado or banana, honey, egg whites Combination: Milk, yogurt, soy milk, honey, green tea, pureed cucumber Oily: Yogurt, green or black tea, pureed cucumber, Strawberry juice, Tomato juice Acne: Yogurt and honey, nonfat milk, green or black tea, pureed cucumber, pureed strawberries or apples Normal : Any of the above