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Natural Skin Care Helpful Hints/Tips & Recipes

Mask Recipes

   

Natural Cleansing Regime

 

Below are a list of recipes for making 100% natural masks

All you need to do is choose your recipe, mix the ingredients into a thin paste, apply to skin for the indicated time and then rinse off

Masks do not have to be only used on the face, any part of the body can be treated. It is your choice.

If you can not find a mask to suit your skin or condition, please let us know and our online Aromatherapist will provide you with a suggestion

All ingredients can be bought through Earth Sisters, or at your local supermarket

Nourish & Revitalise

1 tsp White Clay, 1 tsp Pink Clay,
2 drops Rose Geranium Essential Oil,
2 Drops Rosehip Oil,
Rose Hydrosol to mix.
Apply for 15 minutes.

Sensitive Skin

1 tbsp White Clay
1/2 peeled Lebanese Cucumber, 2 tbsp milk, 1 small Tofu cube,
Rose Hydrosol to mix
Blend ingredients to a thin paste. Apply for 20 minutes.

Dehydrated Skin

1 tbsp Red Clay, 3 drops Rosehip Oil
1 Banana, 1 tbsp honey
Apply for 15 minutes.

Dry Skin

1 tbsp Yellow Clay, 2 drops Jasmine Essential Oil
1/4 Avocado, 1 tbsp Honey, 2 tbsp Natural Yogurt.
Apply for 10 minutes.

Sun Damaged Skin

1 tbsp Red Clay, 1 tbsp Yellow Clay,
2 drops Rose Essential Oil, 1 tsp Rosehip Oil,
3 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel.
Apply 20 minutes.

Mature Skin

2 tbsp Yellow Clay,
2 drops Frankincense & 2 drops Pettigrain Essential Oils,
1 tsp Honey
Rose Hydrosol to mix
Apply 15 minutes.

Dull Skin

1 tbsp Yellow Clay
1 tsp Lime Juice 1 tbsp Natural Yogurt,
1 tbsp steamed mashed carrots
Apply 10 minutes.

Oily Skin

2 tsp Pink Clay
2 tsp Rolled Oats, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 Egg White
Apply 15 minutes.

Oily Skin II

1 tbsp Green Clay
1 drop Mandarin & 2 drops Lemon Myrtle Essential Oils,
Orange Blossom Hydrosol to mix
Apply 10 minutes.

Acne

1 tbsp Green Clay, 1 tbsp Yellow Clay,
2 tsp Honey, 1 cube of Tofu,
Orange Blossom Hydrosol to mix
Apply 15 minutes.

All over Cleansing

1 tsp Green Clay, 1 tsp Dead Sea Salt,
3 drops German Chamomile Essential Oil,
Jasmine Hydrosol to mix.
Apply 15 minutes.

Deep Cleanse

1 tbsp Green Clay,
2 drops Juniper, 2 drops Bergamot & 1 drop Fragrant Agonis Essential Oils,
2 small cube of Tofu,
Jasmine Hydrosol to mix.
Apply 15 minutes

Exfoliating

1 tbsp White Clay, 1 tbsp Dead Sea Salt,
1 drop Geranium & 2 drops Kunzea Essential Oils,
1 tsp Wheatgerm Oil,
Lavender Hydrosol to mix.
Apply 10 minutes.

From your
Aromatherapist Online

 

 

Cleansing Essentials

Morning

Refresh and awaken your skin. 1-2 drops of Essential oil such as Pine or Grapefruit in a bowl of water splashed over skin.

 Evening

In the evening use either a light vegetable oil or a ready made cleanser that is designed to remove oil, dirt and makeup without striping the skin of its essential nutrients. Good oils to use are Sweet Almond, Coconut, or Apricot Kernel. If you prefer a ready made cleanser our Avocado Milk Cleanser is ideal.

 Exfoliation

Exfoliation should be completed 2-3 times a week, however if there is any irritation is should be stopped immediately. A good exfoliation will remove any oil build up and help to stimulate cell reproduction. Exfoliation makes the skin smoother and cleaner. If you are using a foaming cleanser combine this with a a lofa to provide the exfoliation. We have a choice of Botanical (Neutral) and PreBlended Exfoliation Scrubs and Foaming Cleansers. 

Alternately, use 100% natural Dead Sea Salt Soap which is excellent for drawing out toxins found in the pores (This can be in either solid or granulated form). Follow the cleanse with our 100% Natural Face & Body Oil for an effective de-tox scrub before showering. It will leave the skin cleansed, soft and stimulated. Packs are available in store. 

Deep Cleansing

In the summer we tend to spend more time outside and our skin has to deal with the sun, wind and air pollution. To combat these elements, plus the regulars, once a week use a 100% natural clay mask to draw out impurities and toxins found deep in the pores.  

To enhance the treatment, add 1 drop of essential oil, and/or mix with a 100% Natural Hydrosol or Carrier Oil. Our staff in store can recommend the correct oils for your skin type.

 Find 5 mins each day to apply a 'mini mask'  - a thin fast drying  white or pink clay mask, before putting on sunscreen and make-up. Clays can also be used on the body -think of the mud pools or Europe, Japan and New Zealand.

From your
Aromatherapist Online

We are always interested in feedback and would love you to drop us a line at earthsisters@aapt.net.au and tell us what you think, or share an idea.

Please note that while these columns are written by qualified Aromatherapists, if there is any doubt about a condition we recommend you see a health care professional immediately. We also recommend that sensitivity tests should always be conducted before using a product. Earth Sisters can not be held liable for misuse of any product.

All advice is given in good faith and should be taken as such.