Get ready for some golden selfie opportunities.
Oh, face masks,
let us count the ways we love thee... in sheet form, in splash form,
and in clay form, you're great. And now we're adding DIY form to the
list because, to be honest, sometimes we're too lazy to travel to a Sephora or too broke to splurge on masks.
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So,
when you want to give your skin some TLC but don't want to wander
farther than your kitchen, try these mask recipes that come courtesy of
Lily Kunin, the creator of Clean Food Dirty City and author of the new plant-based cookbook Good Clean Food, and plus Sharōn Ronen, LE, the founder and owner of Skin Haven Spa Studio & WellSpa.
Morning Matcha Mask
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| Design by Betsy Farrell |
"This energizing mask is a perfect way to wake up the skin. I love to apply this mask before an event, as it gets your skin glowing. It can be as simple as stirring matcha
with water to create a last-minute, on-the-go, or hotel-room mask. If
you're at home, feel free to play around and add in all the ingredients
listed below, or even some manuka honey." — Lily Kunin
1. Combine one teaspoon of matcha and one teaspoon of chlorella in a small bowl.
2. Add just enough water or aloe water to create a paste.
3. Apply a thin layer to face and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Rinse off and pat dry.
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Nourishing Honey Mas
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| Design by Betsy Farrell |
"Honey is antibacterial — an incredible healer — and makes a perfect base for acne-fighting masks. Nutritional yeast is also a great acne fighter,
as it's rich in B vitamins that help rebalance the skin. This mask is
nourishing and healing, and I turn to it when I have any breakouts
around my cycle." — Lily Kunin
1. Brew one cup of chamomile tea with two tea bags and let cool completely.
2. Stir together one tablespoon of manuka or raw honey and one teaspoon of nutritional yeast.
3. Add just enough chamomile tea to create a paste that's still thick enough to spread on your face.
4. Apply a thin layer and let sit for 20 minutes.
5. Rinse off and pat dry.
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Organic Banana Face Mask
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| Design by Betsy Farrell |
"Your skin will have a healthy glow after applying this tropical mask to your face. This recipe is designed for all skin types." — Sharōn Ronen
1. Mash half of a banana.
2. Mix in one tablespoon of orange juice and one tablespoon of honey.
3. Apply to the face and keep the mixture on for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize.
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| Design by Betsy Farrell |
"Complete with protein and whole grains, this breakfast-themed mask is used to correct and calm oily skin." — Sharōn Ronen
1. Combine an egg yolk, one tablespoon of honey, then one tablespoon of olive oil (yes, olive oil) and half a cup of oatmeal.
2. Apply to the face for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water, then moisturize.
Honey & Papaya Lightening Mask
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| Design by Betsy Farrell |
"This mask is specifically for those who have hyper-pigmentation, sun spots, and uneven pigment." — Sharōn Ronen
1. Blend together two tablespoons of honey and half a cup of mashed ripe papaya.
2. Apply on the face evenly for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water, then moisturize.
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Heavenly Honey Citrus Mask
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| Design by Betsy Farrell |
"This honey-and-orange-based mask is a quick fix to give your face an organic healthy glow." — Sharōn Ronen
1. Combine three tablespoons of orange juice with half a cup of honey.
2. Apply to the face and leave on for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water followed by cool water, then moisturize.
