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So, I've decided to revive Kitchen Beauty, a section in which we highlight natural spa-type treatment recipes using ingredients found in your own kitchen (or in the nearest grocery store). We'll be adding a new recipe every week, so stay tuned!
Today's recipe is...
Cucumber Yogurt Cleansing Mask for all skin types
What you'll need:
1/2 peeled cucumber (1/2 if you're using a Japanese cucumber)
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1/2 tbsp honey
Step 1:
Toss the cucumber in a blender or food processor, then mix the resulting mush with the honey and yogurt until you have a watery paste.
Step 2:
Slather it on your face (and neck if you've got extra). Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rub gently for another 1 minute before rinsing off with cool water. Gently pat dry. The result? Soft, dewy skin!
The Goodies:
Cucumber soothes, tones and hydrates, helping to restore the skin's natural acid mantle.
Honey tones, softens, rejuvenates, and is a natural humectant, helping to draw moisture to the skin to keep it smooth and supple.
Yogurt is something of a miracle food for skin. It has a high zinc content, which helps to clear blemished skin. It also contains lactic acid, a mild exfoliant, and proteins that moisturize and improve overall skin texture.
Extra Tip:
This recipe can be used as is, or as the liquid portion for our Rhassoul Chocolate Milk Masque. Simply add a tablespoon of dry masque to the recipe, mix well, and proceed with step 2. The masque will be slightly thicker, and easier to apply.
Leftover mask can be kept in the fridge, but since this is made fresh without preservatives, it should be used within 2 days.
Enjoy!
Love,
Amber
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2 comments:
Cucumber is great for the face. But won't it be too watery without squeezing the juices out first?
I normally squeeze the juice out first then add with kaolin clay and sweet almond oil.
Hi Ais!
It depends, I should think. The juice itself contains a lot of minerals, so I leave as much of it as possible in, but you're right, it may be too watery for some. Adding kaolin to the original recipe would thicken it up some, but squeezing out the juice is another alternative. In combination with the rhassoul though, I'd keep the juice in.
Thanks for the note!
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