Papaya Honey Mask (Home Remedy Series Part 3)

The Papaya Honey mask is good for helping to exfoliate and soften dull dead skin. It also helps to brighten the skin reducing the appearance of freckles and brown spots. The honey is a good antibacterial i.e. it helps to calm breakouts.

What you’ll need 

·        Papaya cubed ( about one cup)

·        Honey (about 2 tables spoons)

·        Blender

Put Papaya and honey in blender and blend until smooth. Apply the mask to the face with fingers and let it sit on the face for 10 minutes. Remove with a wet wash cloth and water. 

The mask can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

Why the ingredients are good for the skin.

Papaya

·        Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which has wonderful exfoliating properties and removes dead skin, specifically damaged skin.

·        It can also help to reduce the appearance of freckles and brown spots due to exposure to the sun

Honey

·        Honey contains antimicrobial agents which kill bacteria

·        Honey is also a good for moisturizing.

 

“Oatmeal Honey Coffee Face Mask” Home Remedy Series Part 2

This is one of my favorite homemade face masks. It helps to calm redness and tighten the skin. It always leaves my complexion even and minimize a breakout.

You will need

-A Blender

-1 cup quick cooking oats

- 2 Tbs of Coffee Grounds

-2 Tbs of Milk

-1/2 Cup Hot Water

-A Squeeze of Honey

Blend dry oatmeal first to break it down some and then add rest of the ingredients and blend. It should be a thick consistency. If mixture is still hot let cool so not to burn your face. Then apply the mix all over the face and leave it on for 10 minutes. Wash off with wash cloth.

What the ingredients do for your skin

Oatmeal - is used primarily for its skin calming, anti-inflammatory

Coffee - caffeine in coffee has a number of benefits for your skin, from treating redness and inflammation, to reducing the appearance of under-eye circles, to getting rid of cellulite

Honey - Honey is the ultimate natural antibacterial agent its acidity plays an important role in its antibacterial activity

Milk - can help exfoliate dead skin, and refine the layer underneath. Milk makes the skin becomes smooth, shiny and not scaly.