How to Make a Strawberry Face Mask

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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If you have oily skin and are looking for an alternative to costly skin care products, make your own strawberry face mask at home. This recipe not only smells and tastes great; it's also natural, effective and less expensive than anything you can find in a bottle. Try it the next time you want to pamper yourself.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • 9 large ripe strawberries
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. all natural honey
  • 1 lemon
Step1
Mash the strawberries in a small bowl until they are smooth. Strawberries are rich in alpha-hydroxy acid, which helps clear acne and reduce oil. Strawberries also reduce puffiness and circles beneath the eyes.
Step2
Add 1 tbsp. olive oil to the berries. Olive oil helps moisturize and clean the skin but doesn't clog pores, leaving your skin clean, supple and glowing.
Step3
Stir in 2 tbsp. all natural honey. Honey kills bacteria and reduces swelling and inflammation, giving the skin a taught, youthful appearance.
Step4
Squeeze a few drops of lemon into the mixture and stir until creamy. Lemon is a natural astringent and will help to eliminate oil from the skin. The amount of lemon you add will depend on your skin type. If your skin tends toward dryness, add only 8 to 10 drops. If your skin tends to be oily, you can add up to 1 tbsp. lemon juice.
Step5
Wash your face gently and pat dry. Apply the face mask evenly to your neck and face and allow it to set for only five minutes. Rinse again with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.

Tips & Warnings

  • This recipe makes enough for two face masks. Store the extra strawberry face mask in the refrigerator for up to a week in an air-tight container.

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