Part 1: BUDGET Beauty THRILLS!! All skin types

Its important to feel comfortable in your own skin, and feeling comfortable and confident starts with a good skin regime. In the next few weeks I will highlight different skin types and give home made mask recipes to ensure you have glowing skin that will make you feel amazing inside and out! Hey why pay for a face mask when you can use basic ingredients found around the house to make your own simple, hydrating masks and scrubs? If you have oily or acne-prone skin, mud or clay-based masks are great for balancing out your skin. Dry skin will benefit from hydrating masks made from glycerin, honey and oils. Ginseng or green tea masks are great for soothing sensitive skin. Scrubs are great for getting rid of the dead skin. Try one prior to applying a face mask

Homemade or store bought masks should stay on for 10-15 minutes. Below are some great masks for all different skin types.

All Skin Types

Egg White Face Mask for All Skin Types:

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes Ingredients:

•2 egg whites, separated from the yolk and placed in a bowl

•2 tablespoons of plain yogurt (I like Greek yogurt)

Preparation:

Separate the egg whites from a couple eggs and place them in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt (do not use flavored yogurt!). Mix them up and apply to face. Leave on face for a few minutes then rinse face in warm water, followed by a warm washcloth.

Oatmeal and Yogurt Mask

This is a great basic face mask that includes just 3 basic ingredients.This face mask is suitable for all skin types and is super simple to prepare. It will cleanse and rejuvenate your skin.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes Ingredients:

•1 tbsp oatmeal, finely ground

•1 tbsp live, organic yogurt (skip the flavored stuff)

•A few drops of honey

Preparation:

Add the yogurt to the oatmeal in a small bowl and mix together.

Warm a few drop of honey. To do this, warm a spoon under hot water for a minute, then add a few drops of honey to the spoon.

Stir the honey into the yogurt and oatmeal mixture.
Apply the mask to the face. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse off with several splashes of warm water. Follow with a warm washcloth.
Apply moisturizer.

White Sugar Scrub

 Sugar is a preferred exfoliant to salt because it tends not to tear at the skin. When dead skin collects on the surface of skin, it's important to slough it away. This helps clear up clogged pores. When skin isn't exfoliated, it can appear ashy.

Ingredients:

•2 tbsp sugar

•3 tbsp warm water

Preparation:

Stir sugar into warm water so that it melts.

Make sure granules are dissolved, otherwise they could tear your skin.

Apply to the face.

Gently massage around the skin.

Rinse with warm water OR I like to take a warm washcloth that's steamed in the microwave. Make sure the washcloth is not too hot.

Rejuvenating Pumpkin Mask

Pumpkin pulp is full of antioxidants. Pumpkin is loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants. It will brighten, calm breakouts, and soften the appearance of fine lines and sun damage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients:

•1/2 cup fresh pumpkin pulp

•2 eggs

•2 teaspoon almond milk (for dry or combo skin)

•1 teaspoon honey (for dry skin)

•2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or cranberry juice (if you have oily skin)

Preparation:

Purée the fresh pumpkin pulp into a thick paste. Add the egg (this acts as a binder). If your skin is dry, stir in a splash of omega-rich almond milk and the honey. For oilier complexions, instead stir in apple cider vinegar or cranberry juice. Mix well. Apply the mask, leaving it on for 15-20 minutes, depending on your skin sensitivity. Rinse with cool water and moisturize as usual.

Yogurt Face Mask for All Skin Types

This refreshing face mask is made up of only 2 ingredients.This simple (only two ingredients!) cooling mask is great for soothing a sun burnt face. It's great for all skin types.

Prep Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients:

•1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not low fat or non-fat, I like the Greek yogurt )

•1 tsp runny honey (microwave for a few minutes to soften hardened honey)

Preparation:

Combine mixture, then apply to face.

Let sit for 15 minutes.

Wash face with steaming washcloth.

For dry skin, use an extra tsp of honey.

Oily skin? Add a few drops of fresh lime juice.

Next week we will tackle oily and acne prone skin. Until then enjoy making these amazing little facials!