Don't even for a second think that I am free, but day in day out doing the same old thing? thinking and rethinking along the same line of topic?? This is really unhealthy both for the mind and the soul. I find myself thinking of ways to escape even well... myself...
As I was fretting and pouting over msn with my fren, came across this really interesting v-blogger. She blogs about beauty tutorials and what I liked most is the natural remedies. (Check her out at http://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan)
I have never tried home made mask before, although I have always wanted to. So, armed with some references and knowledge of the benefits of certain ingredients, I decided to make my own version of avocado mask. (Plus did I mention that my bf ate half an avocado and left it in my fridge and now he is away for the week?? I can't possibly finish THAT!! =P)
This is the recipe that I used to make the mask. This portion can make you enough for 1-2 months, depending on how frequently you use 'em. The only reason I make soo much is bcoz I have 1/2 an avocado lying forlornly in my fridge!! Try not to make so much as the longer it lies in the fridge, the less fresh it would be. And the core idea in making ur own masks would be freshness~!
1/2 avocado
4 tablespoons of milk
2 thin rinds of lemon
Avocado
*Image: http://www.avocado.org.au/nutrition/nutritional_information.aspx*
This is the core ingredient of the mask, mash it till it turns a pulpy texture. In order to get it properly mash, it is advisable to use a mixer. If you are lazy, you can leave it as it is, but you won't get an even texture when u apply it on your face. Known for its essential fatty acids, it is wonderful as a natural moisturiser. It also contains vitamin C, antioxidant and collagen which brigthens and tightens your face.
Milk
A well known natural moisturizer, found on the cover of many beauty and health product~! Containing vitamin A, D and B12, it enhances the quality as well as the vitality of skin. Try to use fresh and not long life milk as it contains less preservatives.
Lemon
Well, this is the additional ingredient that I added in. Lemon is a powerful source of vitamin C and antioxidant. The reason why I added this in was to give an extra boost to skin lightening. Do u know, u can bleach your hair with concentrated lemon juice? lol...
After adding it all up, this is how mine looks like...
You just need a small teaspoon of the mixture to cover the whole of your face. Make sure to also include your neck area if you have saggy skin around your face. Initially I wanted this mask mainly as moisturizer, however after 20 minutes on my face, I could feel the tightening effect. This is wonderful and did not trigger any allergic reaction, it is so natural you can use more frequently than the store bought mask, but don't use it everyday~!
Note: Always store unfinish mask in the fridge; Do not store longer than 2 days; do not heat mixture especially after lemon is added, this is to deter the lost of vitamin C in the mask mixture.
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