Face Food
FACE MASKS
AVOCADO PEAR SKIN MASKS
Long esteemed as a beauty aid, the avocado pear is not only a remarkably nutritious food, its flesh is rich in oil and it contains no less than eleven vitamins, fourteen minerals, and a good dose of protein.
For Oily Skin
Mash together into a smooth paste – half an avo, one well beaten egg white, 1 teaspoon juice (any fruit juice will do). Thoroughly cleanse the face and neck and apply mask, paying particular attention to oily areas, such as the nose, cheekbones and chin. Leave for 20 minutes and then remove with cotton wool and warm water. Pat dry.
For Dry Skin
Mash half an avo and gradually beat in an egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of rose water to form a smooth paste. Apply the mask to the cleansed face and neck, this time paying special attention to dry areas, such as the forehead, under the eyes and neck. Leave for twenty minutes and remove as above.
EYE MASKS
AVO
The avocado pear is also a wonderful treatment for bags under the eyes. Simply place two or three slices under each eye for approximately 20 minutes.
CUCUMBER
“Cool as a cucumber” takes on real meaning when applied to red, tired eyes. Merely place a slice over each closed eyelid and rest for as long as possible.
DRY PATCH REMEDIES
BANANAS
To correct dry patches on the face – puree 1 peeled banana and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Allow to remain on extra dry, scaly patches for 20 – 30 minutes.
CLEANSERS AND MAKE-UP REMOVERS
YOGHURT & OIL
Any thin, cold-pressed oil, such as avocado, olive and safflower may be used to remove make-up. Simply apply oil lightly over the face and throat, removing it with pads of damp cotton wool. To finish off with a thorough cleansing, use two to three tablespoons of plain, natural yoghurt (very soothing) to damp skin and massage well over entire face and throat area. Finish with a warm water rinse, followed by a cool splash of water.
By Arleen Francois
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