Hey guys!
One of the first blog posts I ever made was about an at home, easy to make, mask recipe. I've been meaning to keep these kinds of posts up but I just haven't been on my all natural skin care game lately haha.
However, there is a certain mask recipe that I always end up coming back to because it always does my skin good. It's made out of eggs, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and (optionally) orange peel.
Now before I get to the actual recipe let me tell you a little bit out why each ingredient is awesome for your skin.
EGGS:
Eggs not only tighten & tone the skin but they also have anti-inflammatory benefits as well. They have amino acids that help to reduce irritation & inflammation.
Egg whites have a clarifying & cleansing effect, shrink & refine pores, & even lighten dark spots
Egg yolks contain Vitamin A, which contains retinoids (a big ingredient in any anti-aging product), they have moisturizing effect which is good for dry areas.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar is a natural toner. It regulates the pH of your skin, promotes blood circulation, & has antiseptic qualities.
Olive Oil:
Olive oil has been used for skin care since the time of Ancient Egypt. It has so many benefits! It's a great source of anti-oxidants, is a super moisturizer, has anti-inflammatory & anti-aging properties, & is noncomedogenic (which means it won't clog your pores). It's an awesome makeup remover & soothes & softens skin.
Orange Peel:
Orange peel contains antioxidants & Vitamin C. It has a natural cleansing effect, adds a natural glow to your skin, & adds a nice fragrance to anything.
An orange peel by itself is an excellent exfoliator.
Alrighty! To the recipe!
1 Egg
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar (DO NOT use regular vinegar!)
1 1/2 tsp Orange Zest (optional)
Directions:
Separate egg whites & yolk into two separate bowls. Take a whisk & whip the egg whites until their start to look a little foamy.
In the other bowl, combine egg yolk, apple cider vinegar, & orange zest.
Once that is combined, whisk the egg whites in.
Apply to face & leave for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water.
Apply your toner & moisturizer.
The orange peel is optional but I really suggest it since it without it, the mask smells disgusting. The mask will get really tight but it leaves your skin soft & smooth. Also, it makes a huge amount so maybe have a girl's day & share it with your friends. If not, it will keep in the fridge for about four days. If you decide to try it, let me know how it goes!
Obviously, if you are allergic to any of these ingredients, DO NOT use this mask.
Thanks for reading!
xo Lauren.
