How to Make a Strawberries and Cream Face Mask

A Strawberries and cream face mask is a simple, natural cure for tired, irritated skin. Strawberries will help to reduce the top layer of dead skin, and heavy cream will help to add essential moisture to skin without the use of chemicals or added preservatives. Making your own skin care products will also save you money, and you may even have the ingredients in your kitchen already. Unused portions of the face mask will keep for about two weeks if stored in the refrigerator.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch

Instructions

1. Combine the fresh strawberries and heavy cream in a blender. Process on high speed for about 1 minute or until the mixture has become a thick, even paste.

2. Add the cornstarch to the blender and pulse on low speed for 30 seconds to combine.

3. Transfer the strawberries and cream face mask to a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store the mixture in the refrigerator for 8 hours before first use. Stir with a wooden spoon or glass stirrer before first use to combine.

Tips & Warnings

• For dry skin, add 1 tbsp. of fresh pear juice or a slice of a fresh pear to the blender.

References

• The Green Beauty Guide; Gabriel, Julie; 2008
• Organic Body Care Recipes; Tourles, Stephanie; 2007
• Natural Beauty Basics; Byers, Dorie; 2001

Resources

• All Natural Beauty: Homemade Beauty Recipes
• Planet Green: Homemade Beaauty Products
• My Beauty Recipes: Homemade Beauty Recipes