Making Your Own Facial Mask

There were sooo many DIY facial mask recipes, and none of them were quite right for me.. The majority of them were too runny or just didn't do anything to my skin.  So I tweaked a simple coconut/honey recipe and found this to work amazingly.

DIY Facial Mask

1 Tbsp coconut oil

2 Tbsp honey

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground coffee

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

5 drops peppermint extract

5 drops lavendar essential oil

2 1/2 tsp oatmeal

Mix all these lovely ingredients together and put facial mask mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.  Apply to face and let set for 10 minutes or so.  Wipe off with warm cloth and voila! A smooth, soft, healthy face! All of these ingredients are SO good for your skin:

Coconut oil helps strengthen underlying tissues and remove excessive dead cell on the skin's surface that makes your skin rough and flaky in texture.

Honey is naturally antibacterial, full of antioxidants, opens up pores (making them easier to unclog) and is very moisturizing.

Lemon Juice decreases dark areas, balances oiliness, enhances skin tone. It's also a natural disinfectant and exfoliant, and is just great for acne.

Brown Sugar is great for exfoliating sensitive skin and is full of glycolic acid (which is crucial for maintaining healthy skin).

Ground Coffee treats redness, is a natural anti-inflammatory, reduces dark circles under the eyes, and reduces cellulite.

Vanilla Extract is high in anti-oxidants, reduces the occurrence of wrinkles and age spots, is rich in Vitamin B complex, treats acne, and smells amazing.

Peppermint Extract reduces pain, is high in anti-oxidants, and has a cooling effect.

Lavendar helps treat acne, eczema, and tired muscles.  It also detoxifies, tones, and heals skin.

Oatmeal cleanses, locks in moisture and normalizes skin's pH.