Homemade Facial Scrubs and Masks

by Rachel Paxton - rachel@creativehomemaking.com



Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and

allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.



Mash 1/2 banana and add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour

cream. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently

wipe off with a damp wash cloth.



Two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a

thick paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply

to face and wash off.



In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1

tablespoon yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 teaspoon honey.

Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a

damp wash cloth.



Grind 1 tablespoon almonds into a fine meal in a blender or food

processor. Mix almond meal together with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 

egg white. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently

wipe off with a damp wash cloth.



To loosen blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water

in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes.

Rinse with warm water.



Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for

about 20 minutes and then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.



Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in

blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder.

Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off

with a damp wash cloth.



Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor

and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20

minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.



Crush a handful of strawberries and mix well with 1 teaspoon

honey. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently 

wipe off with a damp wash cloth.



Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 1

small carton plain yogurt. Stir in 1 whipped egg white. Apply to

face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a

damp wash cloth. 



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