To help you deal with dull, dehydrated skin, we asked Golden Path Alchemy, a holistic skincare company in Southern California, to share three super-simple facial masques you can make at home.
Masque for Mature Skin: Cleanse & Exfoliate
Thanks to their antioxidants, vitamins, and humectant properties, figs make powerful cleansers. Their tiny oil-rich seeds gently exfoliate while active enzymes peel off dead skin. For anti-aging power add olive oil, which stimulates cell regeneration and prevents and treats sun damage.
Ingredients
- 2-3 smashed or pureed figs
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Directions
- Combine ingredients, rub mixture onto face to exfoliate, and leave on for 5-10 minutes.
Face Masque for Problem Skin: Tighten & Brighten
Ripe with enzymes and vitamin A, peaches help tighten pores. Cucumbers, meanwhile, nourish connective tissue and rejuvenate the skin thanks to their abundance of silica. Plus, their ascorbic and caffeic acids prevent water retention, making them popular for reducing puffiness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 peach
- 1/2 cucumber
Directions
Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth, apply mixture to face, and leave on for 20 minutes.
Face Masque for Sensitive Skin: Repair & Protect
Oats are rich in beta glucan, a soluble fiber that stimulates the repair of skin cells, reduces wrinkles, and protects against damage from ultra-violet light. Raw honey soothes skin with moisturizing amino acids and increases elasticity with mild alpha hydroxy acids. The addition of royal jelly boosts cell regeneration.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. ground oats or oat flour
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1/2 tsp. royal jelly
Directions
- Stir ingredients until creamy, apply mixture to face, and leave on for 20 minutes.
