Nature's Beauty Regime: At Home Treatments

Are you looking for a change in your beauty regime? Get back to nature, and be able to pronounce all of the ingredients, with these great masks and facials. Before you get started, be sure to clean your face for best results. Almond Mask Best for oily skin, almonds soften and cleanse while providing a healthy dose of protein for the skin. Grind almonds into a paste with a small amount of liquid. Apply to the skin and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse. Apricot (or Banana) Mask Great for dry skin, apricots and bananas moisturize and provide a great source of Vitamin A. Mash apricots (or bananas) with warm olive oil to form a spreadable paste. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse. Avocado Mask Another great one for dry skin, avocado moisturizes as well as providing protein and vitamins to skin. Heat mashed avocado over a double boiler until just warm. Apply for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse. Carrot Facial Best for oily skin, carrots are rich in Vitamin A and are a great astringent. Use the carrot shavings with a little lemon juice. Apply to the skin and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse. Cucumber Facial This multi-purpose facial can be used as an astringent, to cleanse and bleach away unwanted age spots and freckles. Apply cucumber slices and juice (if desired) to face and hands. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing. Are you looking for practical ways to stay healthier and more balanced in body, mind and spirit? Stop by ModernSage.com now for great information and a warm community of people just like you who are interested in a healthier lifestyle. Looking for more articles by Victoria? Visit Fresh Contents.Com now, where she is authoring more articles like this.