Anti-Aging Masks
If you’re having problems with dark spots, zits, wrinkles, dark circles and excess oil, you may do well with natural anti-aging masks. A good formula would be to mix 1 ripe banana, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 2 drops of orange or lemon essential oil. Apply the mask on the face adding a second layer around the eyes and other problem areas. Rinse well with warm water after leaving on for 15 minutes.
You can also make a firming mask by whisking 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/4 cup of flour and 1 teaspoon of glycerin. Whisk the ingredients until everything results to a paste then apply the mixture to the face and neck. Leave everything on for 10 minutes before rinsing off. People with dry skin problems will notice benefits with a moisturizing honey mask. Mix 2 teaspoons of milk and 2 teaspoons of honey. Apply it on the dry areas and leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing then patting dry.
These masks can be great acne treatment !
Another highly effective herbal solution involves mixing 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile, dried comfrey and dried lemon balm, 1 tablespoons of bee pollen, 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel, 1/2 cup of glycerin, 2 tablespoons of honey, 10 drops of vitamin E oil and 1 cup of boiling water. After pouring the boiling water on the ingredients, allow everything to steep for 20 minutes before straining the herbs then storing the leftover liquid in a jar. The solution can be used as an astringent to be applied once or twice a day.