Easy, natural face masks in 1 step
Two-way mask
Egg whites and plain yogurt make for excellent face masks. Egg whites are helpful for acne-prone and oily skin types. "What I like is that they make an astringent and clarifying mask that doesn't dry out your skin," says Ma.
Yogurt isn't as skin-type specific. It does wonders for most complexions by helping to zap acne-causing bacteria, replace moisture and reduce inflammation. Choose the mask that best suits your needs. Use egg whites up to twice a week and yogurt as often as you wish.
INGREDIENTS
1 raw egg white
OR
1/2 to 1 cup plain yogurt
Egg whites and plain yogurt make for excellent face masks. Egg whites are helpful for acne-prone and oily skin types. "What I like is that they make an astringent and clarifying mask that doesn't dry out your skin," says Ma.
Yogurt isn't as skin-type specific. It does wonders for most complexions by helping to zap acne-causing bacteria, replace moisture and reduce inflammation. Choose the mask that best suits your needs. Use egg whites up to twice a week and yogurt as often as you wish.
INGREDIENTS
1 raw egg white
OR
1/2 to 1 cup plain yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cleanse your face, then lightly towel dry it. Using a brush or your fingers, apply the egg white or plain yogurt to your face and neck. The egg white should coat your skin or a light layer of yogurt should be visible.
2. Let the mask sit on your skin for about 15 minutes (or until the egg white has dried). Rinse it off with warm water.
These recipes are so effective that you won't miss or need their bottled equivalents. There are many more products you can make yourself (some require more time and money) – simply pick up a how-to natural skincare book, such as Pure Skin: Organic Beauty Basics by Barbara Close or The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book: 100 Gorgeous Beauty Products You Can Easily Make At Home by Josephine Fairley.
Aileen Brabazon, CNP, is a journalist and holistic nutritionist based in Toronto. Since writing this story, she's been hooked on the sugar scrub and reports her hands have never been so soft!
Natural beauty products are just as friendly on the earth as they are on your body. Looking for more fashion-forward ways to be ecologically sound? Check out eco-friendly clothing.
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1. Cleanse your face, then lightly towel dry it. Using a brush or your fingers, apply the egg white or plain yogurt to your face and neck. The egg white should coat your skin or a light layer of yogurt should be visible.
2. Let the mask sit on your skin for about 15 minutes (or until the egg white has dried). Rinse it off with warm water.
These recipes are so effective that you won't miss or need their bottled equivalents. There are many more products you can make yourself (some require more time and money) – simply pick up a how-to natural skincare book, such as Pure Skin: Organic Beauty Basics by Barbara Close or The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book: 100 Gorgeous Beauty Products You Can Easily Make At Home by Josephine Fairley.
Aileen Brabazon, CNP, is a journalist and holistic nutritionist based in Toronto. Since writing this story, she's been hooked on the sugar scrub and reports her hands have never been so soft!
Natural beauty products are just as friendly on the earth as they are on your body. Looking for more fashion-forward ways to be ecologically sound? Check out eco-friendly clothing.
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