Magical Minty Face Mask

One of my favorite skincare things to do is go to lush and buy their facemasks. I have mastered this minty mask pretty good and I change up the ingredients depending on how my skin is feeling.

Here is a list of the ingredients and their benefits for your beautiful face.

Oatmeal, ground - 

• Helps to keep the skin hydrated
• Gently cleanses the skin
• Gently exfoliates
• Helps to soothe and nourish the skin
• Reduces inflammation
• Has antioxidant properties
• It's non-irritating, suitable for all skin types, and inexpensive!

Dried lavender flowers, ground-

• It's anti-aging
• It can help equalize the skins PH balance
• It's anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory
• It contains antioxidants to nourish the skin.

Kaolin clay - 

• It's gentle and good for all skin types
• It detoxes and cleans pores
• Absorbs excess oil
• It can soothe skin that is inflamed
• Removes impurities from the skin to help fight acne

Honey, optional(omit if you want it to be vegan) - 

• Moisturizes the skin
• It's antibacterial and helps clean the pores
• It minimizes inflammation and helps the skin heal
• It helps hydrate the skin

Spirulina - 

• It has a high content of vitamins and minerals that help nourish the skin
• It's loaded with antioxidants which makes it an anti-aging powerhouse
• It helps detoxify the skin

Jojoba oil, optional for dry skin - 

• It helps moisturize
• It's anti-bacterial
• It contains antioxidants so it's anti-aging
• It's noncomedogenic and hypoallergenic
• It helps control sebum production
• It helps with collagen synthesis
• It's anti-inflammatory
• It helps the skin heal

Tea tree essential oil (great for breakouts) - 

• It has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties
• Reduces inflammation

Peppermint essential oil - 

• It has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties
• It soothes irritation and inflammation
• Brightens dull skin
• Controls excess oil

Magic Mint Face Mask

4 Applications/Keep refrigerated/ Use organic ingredients

Ingredients

1tbs lavender face wash/scrub (heaping Tbs)

1tsp honey

1tsp spirulina

1tsp jojoba oil

2 drops of tea tree essential oil

2 drops of peppermint essential oil

If needed add water to get the desired consistency.

If you don't have all the ingredients, make it anyway while adjusting the ingredients. Message me if you need help. 

Place all ingredients into a small glass storage bowl and is together well.

If adding water add it by the drop to avoid making the mask too thin. 

How to use: Do a small test patch on your neck below your earlobe to make sure you're not sensitive to the mask. Leave on 10 minutes to be sure. It's normal to feel a little tingling at first but it should dissipate. 

Once you've done your test patch you can put the mask all over face avoiding the eye area. If you do get it in your eye rinse with tepid water.

Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove the mask by using a washcloth soaked in warm water. It might take a few cycles of rinsing the washcloth and reapplying to your face before the mask is removed.

Moisturize if needed.

One of the most amazing benefits of this mask is that it's non-toxic! So much better for you and the environment. If your dog licks your face, non-worries, it's all good. 

Look absolutely gorgeous!

To make the Lavender Face Wash/Scrub Mix dried 2 tbs lavender flowers, ground with 1/3 cup kaolin clay, and 2/3 cup organic oatmeal, ground. Mix together well and store in a glass airtight container. Add water to a small amount of powder to wash and exfoliate your skin morning and night!

Use a coffee grinder to grind up the lavender flowers and oatmeal.

To purchase quality ingredients go to Mountain Rose Herbs!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for your beautiful face. Please share with someone who might enjoy this.

Xo, T

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