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Face masks

Thanks to Make your own cosmetics.com for this recipe.

I  hope to make this a new feature on my blog.  If you have any nice SAFE recipes that you would like to share please email me at soapchick@naturallymadesoaps.co.uk (press contact me button at the top of the page).  Id love to hear from you if you give these recipes a go.  This one is totally fantastic, I would use it every day if I had the time to make it.  Go on, give it a go.


YIELD - 1 or 2 applications
PREP TIME - 15 mins including chill time
SHELF LIFE - none, keep refrigerated

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cucumber, peeled
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Mint leaves
1 drop lime essential oil - or you could try any other citrus oil you have

METHOD
  1. Blend all 5 ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.  Add the essential oil last and mix well.  Refrigerate the mixture for 10 mins.
  2. Apply a layer to your clean face and neck area, leae it on for 20 mins, rinse well with warm water.
  3. This face mask is best when used immediately as the ingredients are perishable.  The leftovers can be refrigerated in the coldest section of your fridge or up to 1 day but should be discarded after that.