Peroxide Masque Directions

A home skincare regimen allows you to take control over the quality of your skin and complexion. Making your own skincare products enables you to mix and match a variety of beneficial ingredients to cleanse, moisturize and tone your skin. Making a weekly face masque from peroxide and natural clay deep-cleans your pores, lightens dark marks such as scars and blemishes, and leaves your skin feeling fresh and smooth.

Things You'll Need

• Hydrogen peroxide ( 2 Tbsp)
• Distilled water (6 Tbsp)
• Kaolin clay powder (1 Tbsp)
• Glass dish
• Fork

Instructions

1. Add the peroxide and water to the glass dish. (Distilled water dilutes the peroxide, making it safe for your skin.) If desired, replace distilled water with an herbal hydrosol, such as tea tree or rose geranium.

2. Scatter the kaolin clay powder over the liquid.

3. Beat the liquid and clay mixture with a fork rapidly. A beige foam will develop.

4. Apply a small amount over the surface of your face with your fingertips, and allow it to set for about 3 minutes. Rinse the solution from your face and pat dry.

5. Keep the remaining masque foam refrigerated for future use.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the masque once a week or use as a spot treatment on acne breakouts.

References

• Creighton University: Peroxide