How to Make a Honey Wheat Germ Facial Mask

Wheat germ and honey are great for nourishing, cleansing and rejuvenating the complexion. Use wheat germ as an exfoliator or add wheat germ oil for a moisturizing and soothing effect. Combine either with honey as a mask enhances the qualities of both. Here are some tips for creating a honey and wheat germ facial at home.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 3 tbsp. honey
• 3 tbsp. wheat germ
• 1/4 cup lemon peel
• 1/4 cup lime peel
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. oatmeal
• 2 tbsp. wheat germ
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup carrot juice
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 banana
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp. wheat germ oil
• 1 tbsp. finely powdered oats
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 3 tbsp warm honey
• 3 tbsp. wheat germ oil
• 2 tbsp. glycerin
• 2 tbsp. rose water

Instructions

Strawberries and Oatmeal

1. Mash 1/2 cup strawberries to a fine pulp or puree in a blender or food processor.

2. Mix in 1/2 cup oatmeal, 3 tbsp. honey and 3 tbsp. wheat germ.

3. Combine well to form a thick paste.

4. Pat onto cleansed skin of face and neck, keeping away from the eyes. Leave facial on for 30 minutes and wash off in the shower or rinse with warm water and a wash cloth.

Lemon and Lime

1. Steep 1/4 cup of lemon peel and 1/4 cup of lime peel in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes.

2. Add 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tbsp. honey, 2 tbsp. oatmeal and 2 tbsp. wheat germ.

3. Mix well and let stand about 15 minutes, or until cool to the touch.

4. Pat facial onto clean face and neck, staying away from the eyes. Wait 30 minutes and rinse off in the shower or with warm water, using a wash cloth.

Carrots

1. Cook 1/2 cup of oats and stir in 1/2 cup carrot juice.

2. Mix in 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1 tbsp. honey and 2 tbsp. lemon juice.

3. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients.

4. Smooth onto clean face and neck, keeping away from the eyes. Leave on 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.

Bananas and Eggs

1. Peel and mash 1 ripe banana.

2. Stir in 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp. wheat germ oil and mix well.

3. Add 1 tbsp. of finely powdered oats and 1 tsp. of lemon juice.

4. After cleansing face and neck, apply this creamy facial paste and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse in the shower or with a warm-water splash.

Glycerin and Rose Water

1. Add 3 tbsp. warmed honey to 3 tbsp. wheat germ oil and whisk together.

2. Stir in 2 tbsp. each of glycerin and rose water. Both are available at most drug and cosmetic stores.

3. Decant into a bottle and shake before using.

4. Apply sparingly to face and neck after cleansing, staying away from the eye area.

5. Leave on 5 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Resources

• Pioneer Thinking
• Health Nerds
• Care2
• Beauty Cosmetic Guide