10 April 2013

DIY Cucumber Moisturizing Mask Recipe

This gentle cucumber moisturizing mask recipe is great for sensitive skin.  Cucumber cleans and refreshes the skin.  Eggs and honey are both natural emollients, so they penetrate the skin and provide protection against the elements.  Use weekly for best results

Cucumber Moisturizing Mask Recipe

What You Need

1/3 of a cucumber
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ground almonds
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons ground rolled oats

Directions

1.  Peel the cucumber.  Slice in half and remove seeds.
2.  Puree cucumber in a blender or food processor.
3.  Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for about 30 seconds until smooth.
4.  Spread on face and let sit for 10 minutes.  Rinse well and pat face dry.

This moisturizing mask recipe for sensitive skin makes enough for one mask.  Discard leftovers.

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