Posted by on Aug 11, 11 in Nature Lovin' | 5 comments

Pumpkin Enzyme Masque

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¼ cup pumpkin purée
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
3 tsp honey
Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Combine all the ingredients together in a blender or with a wooden spoon. Apply a thick layer all over your face, being careful to avoid the eyes and mouth. Keep it on your face for about 10 minutes and then gently remove with a wash cloth and warm soapy water.

recipe by Planet Green

Aloe and Cucumber Mask

cucumber slices
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This simple cucumber mask is great for inflamed, stressed, and acne laden skin. Cucumber soothes and hydrates with its astringent qualities leaving you with a radiant complexion.

1 large aloe plant leaf, washed and chopped, or 1 cup aloe juice
1 cup chopped cucumber

Combine the aloe leaf (or aloe juice) and cucumber. Puree in a blender. Apply the mixture to a clean face and neck and leave on 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

From The Ciminelli Solution: Recipes for Beauty from the Inside Out by Susan Ciminelli (2006, Collins) via Planet Green

Tomato Skin Cleanser

Tomotoes in a Basket
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This recipe is from Anti-Wrinkle Treatments for Perfect Skin, by Pierre Jean Cousin (2001, Storey Books), and it is especially effective on oily skin. Be sure to test the inside of your arm with a dab of the mixture first to make sure you don’t have an allergic reaction.

1 medium very ripe tomato
Plain yogurt (the lactic acid and probiotics in the yogurt add gentle cleansing and nourishing benefits)

1. Process the tomato in a food processor or blender. Strain it through some cheesecloth or a clean piece of muslin into a bowl and discard the pulp. Add an equal amount of yogurt to the juice and store in a covered container or bottle in the refrigerator.

2. Apply to the face and neck, using cotton pads or a soft cloth, once or twice a day. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with water and pat dry.

This formula will keep for 2 days or so in the fridge.

Quick variation:

Smash one good-sized cherry tomato with the back of a spoon or wring it in a clean cloth to extract the juice. Mix juice with an equal amount of yogurt and use immediately. This is good for one treatment.

Via Care2

Enjoy your spa treatment!