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Hair & Beauty Bible

  • Fruity Face Masks

  • Fruit Face Masks

From the fridge to your face, home made masks are great fun to make and are an excellent way to deep cleanse your complexion. Here are three of our favourites.

1

Combination/Oily Skin

1 egg white, 3 tablespoons of natural yoghurt, 6 large strawberries
1) Whip up the egg white until frothy then add the natural yoghurt
2) In a separate bowl mash up the strawberries with a fork, add the mixtures together and blend well
3) Apply to your face and relax for 10 minutes
4) Wash off with warm water

Strawberry Face Mask
2

Dry/Sensitive Skin

1 egg yolk, 1 heaped tea spoon of runny honey, 2 avocadoes (mashed banana is a good alternative)
1) Mix all the ingredients together and apply to your face
2) Apply to your face and leave for 10 minutes
3) Wash off with warm water

Advocado face mask
3

Spotty Skin

6-8 plums, 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil
1) De-stone plums and simmer in a pan until soft
2) Strain and leave to cool
3) Mash with a teaspoon of almond oil
4) Spread on your face and leave for 10 minutes
5) Wash off with warm water

Plum Face Mask

Tip
Remember to secure your hair away from your face mask otherwise you'll get mashed fruit in it.

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