How to Make a Tangerine Face Mask

Tangerines are small, sweet citrus fruits similar to oranges.

Facial masks treat dry or oily areas, and improve the overall look of your skin. Spas offer facial treatments made from natural ingredients such as yogurt, fruits, vegetables and eggs. You can pay the fee they ask or save money by creating your own facial care products in your kitchen, using products available at your local grocery store. A tangerine face mask will rehydrate your skin, improve circulation and sooth your senses with its pleasant citrus smell.

Things You'll Need

• Tangerine
• Citrus juicer
• Cup
• Egg
• Wire whisk
• Soft paintbrush or makeup brush
• Water
• Spatula
• Food processor or blender
• Cream cheese

Instructions

Dry Skin Tangerine Mask

1. Roll the tangerine across the counter until the fruit feels soft and squishy. Remove the skin around the naval of the tangerine, and press it down over the point of a citrus juicer. Twist the fruit around the center of the juicer.

2. Pour 2 tablespoons of tangerine juice into a cup. Add 1 medium egg yolk. Use a wire whisk to blend the two ingredients.

3. Use a soft paintbrush or makeup brush to apply the mask to your clean face. Avoid getting it in your eyes or on your lips. Allow the mask to remain on your skin for 30 minutes. Then rinse it off with cool water.

Oily Skin Tangerine Mask

1. Squeeze the tangerine as in Step 1 in the previous section.

2. Whisk the whites of 2 eggs until stiff peaks form.

3. Add 2 tablespoons of tangerine juice, and gently blend the mask with a spatula.

4. Use a soft paintbrush or makeup brush to apply the mask onto your freshly washed face, without getting it in your eyes or on your lips. Allow the mask to remain on your skin for 20 minutes. Then rinse it off with cool water.

Tangerine Mask for All Skin Types

1. Peel and remove the seeds from a tangerine. Puree the tangerine in a food processor or blender. Pour the puree into a cup.

2. Add 2 ounces of soft cream cheese to the tangerine puree and blend well. Use your fingers to apply the mask to your clean face. Avoid the area around your eyes and lips.

3. Allow the mask to remain on your face for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

References

• Beauty Tips: The Fruit Masks – The Best Way to Achieve Amazing Skin and Body
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• "The Complete Family Guide to Natural Home Remedies"; Karen Sullivan