Imagine that you have just prepared a delectable cake. Now, you have a beautiful cake stand that has been lying in the cupboard for the longest time. Though, you’d want to display your cake on the cake stand, you’ll need to clean it first before you display your cake on it. If you don’t, the dusty old cake stand will ruin the presentation and the taste of your scrumptious creation!
(Whew! I am finally done with the example so I hope you see where I am going with this.)
Basically, there are two kinds of face masks. One that unclogs the pores by removing the built-up goop and when your skin is squeaky clean, finally, the second one. This second face mask is what will put in the good stuff into your skin, replenish and rejuvenate it.
For the first mask, I would suggest using a clay-based face mask that can draw out all the impurities and detoxify. Follow this with a moisturizing mask like an aloe-egg mask to make your skin feel soft and glowing.
So here are two aromatherapy face masks that work in synergy to give you healthy skin.
First, the “taking out” mask. This recipe will deep clean your pores and pull out all that extra grease:
•1 ounce clay
•3 tablespoons rose water
•1 drop geranium essential oil
•2 drops grapefruit essential oil
•1 drop chamomile essential oil
This recipe is for the nourishing mask that will “put in”. It will soothe and tone your skin.
•2 teaspoons finely ground oatmeal
•3 tablespoons rose water
•1 tablespoon aloe gel
•1 drop frankincense essential oil
•1 drop neroli essential oil
•1 drop rose essential oil
For each of these masks, mix all the ingredients in a bowl to form a smooth paste. Spread the mixture over a clean, damp face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Relax for 15 minutes and rinse off well with warm water before applying a toner and moisturizer.
Make sure to use these two face masks one after another, in the same day to get the best results.
