How to Make 3 Super-Effective Face Masks using Calamine Lotion

Yes, that bottle of Lacto Calamine can work miracles. A bottle of calamine can save you from many a skin trouble like acne, sunburns, eczema…No matter what your skin type, always have a bottle handy as it can also be a healing and soothing agent for cuts and burns.

Here are some great face masks you can make using your good ole calamine lotion.

For Acne/Problematic Skin:

• 1 part of neem powder
• ¼ part turmeric powder
• 2 parts of calamine lotion/powder

For Summer Skin Care:

• 2 parts of calamine powder/lotion
• 1 part of rosewater
• 1 part of Fuller’s Earth

For Removing Acne Scars from Your Skin:

• 1 part of calamine powder/lotion
• 1 part of sandalwood powder
• Pulp of half a tomato
• Few drops of lemon juice

Why You Need TWO Face Masks and Not Just ONE

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.