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Oily skin facial mask recipe is one of the most simple ones. It basically contains ingredients that cleanse the skin deeper than other masks as it needs to at the same time open up the clogged pores and remove the excess oil. One great way to treat oily skin is using a vinegar oily skin toner. Vinegar is ideal for oily skin as it removes the excess oil but doesn't irritate the skin. It also cleanses the skin and increases the circulation. Ingredients such as egg white, honey, and orange do just that in oil skin treatment.

Yeast facial mask is often used for oily skin because yeast is excellent in absorbing all the excess oil. As the result, the skin is still moisturized but not greasy.  An alternative use is for the prevention and reduction of acne. Ingredients : 1 tablespoon active yeast (used in cooking) 1 fresh lemon squeeze 1 1/2 tablespoons of yogurt Preparation : Mix all ingredients together to get a muddy paste, not too liquidy and not too thick.  If the mask becomes thick keep adding lemon or yogurt. If the mask is too liquidy add more yeast. Apply on face and neck, leave on until it fully dry's out. Then, in circular motion, scrub to remove the mask all over face. When removed, rinse face with warm water and with cotton pad cleanse face with rose water.

Purifying facial mask recipe A purifying mask is on one hand similar to cleansing facial scrubs in that it removes impurities from skin and cleanse the pores. A purifying homemade facial mask, however, adds nourishment to the skin, leaving it smooth and healthy. Here's a great recipe sent to us by Pat: A really good homemade mask is a purifying one my daughter and I developed from things we like and know work well on all skin types. Very sensitive skin runs in the family with lots of allergies to dyes, perfumes and chemical preservatives, so it makes more sense to be sure about the ingredients.  Only one ingredient is not too common, and that's the fresh mint leaves, but we found a great substitute-herbal tea bags! Find a mint tea that contains only mint and use one bag in the recipe.  To extract more of the mint essence, use the water to brew the tea bag first, steeping for five minutes, then stir in the oat bran and proceed. A mint added green or black tea c...

Surely, there is no better way (or cheaper) to thoroughly cleanse the face than to use a facial steam. Facial steam opens up the clogged pores and allows for all the impurities and excess oil to come out leaving the skin clean and soft.  There are many ways you can prepare a facial steam.  Depending on the skin type and skin problem, you will chose an essential oil that suits you the best.  The following article shows you how to prepare a facial steam that targets specific skin problems such as acne, aging and oily skin.  If you would like to check out more facial steams recipes that help skin infection and rejuvenate the skin, click here. Want more facial recipes? Browse through dozens of facial masks recipes and facial exfoliant recipes. 

Clogged pores are a result of the excessive oil production. Additional factors such as environment and dirt end up on the skin and clog the pores. Oil glands, located in the dermis of the skin, open into a hair shaft. Oil glands (also known as sebaceous glands) are beneficial to skin when they work properly. They secrete the oil that coats the hair shaft and protects it from getting dry and brittle.  The same oil that protects the hair, plays a major role in creating a layer on the surface of the skin that protects the skin from excessive loss of water, keeps it soft and pliable, and protects it from harmful bacteria. Pores on the face need to be unclogged and cleansed regularly so that the pore does not go into an inflammation. There are pore cleansers available out there, but there is nothing like a simple facial steam that you can prepare, to clear pores and rejuvenate your face. Pore cleansers open pores and extract all the impurities. By adding essential oils to w...

Vinegar skin recipes are most efficient when an organic apple cider vinegar is used. Vinegar use is so simple and versatile, and it takes only a couple of minutes to prepare these recipes.  Vinegar skin recipes will cleanse and restore the skin, restrict the dilated pores, and improve the circulation making sure the whole skin receives nutrients it needs. 

Easy to make antiinflammatory mask There are a few variations on the Aspirin face mask theme, all of them revolving around the mighty Aspirin for a base.  Aspirin has been around for a hundred and so years, and just recently resumed full function in "do it yourself skincare".  Aspirin benefits Aspirin is great for your skin. Basic function of it is being an analgesic and antipyretic, but more importantly, as far as skin care, it is its anti-inflammatory power. This is important when it comes to treatment of acne and other inflammation processes on the skin.

Prevent and heal the infection A facial toner, of course, tones the skin by cleaning impurities that have accumulated. An antiseptic facial toner does more than that: it penetrates deep into the skin's layers and clears up the infections. It is especially effective for oily and acne prone skin. Acne are a reflection of an infection in the skin. When pores get clogged up, there is no way for excess oil to come out. The oil is restricted to the pore and redness and puss start forming.  To prevent this from happening, and tone the skin at the same time, try these two antiseptic facial toner recipes. Our reader Lily shares this recipe: Oily Skin Toner Tea Tree Toner 16oz witch hazel 10 drops tea tree oil 30-40 drop rosemary verbenon oil Note : if you can't fine rosemary verbenon oil you can also make this tone with just tea tree oil - use about 45 drops of tea tree oil with the 16oz or witch hazel. The main ingredient here is THE tea tree oil. The reas...

A homemade facial toner serves a purpose of cleaning impurities from the face. It not only removes environmental impurities that accumulate on the face, it removes excess oil too. It tones the skin by restricting the pores, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles.  If the infection is ongoing, try using an antiseptic facial toner that is based on tea tree oil and aspirin.

Problem skin is usually the one that is prone to oiliness and acne.  To help combat the oiliness, ingredients in problem skin type facial mask have to be easily absorbed by skin so they don't leave greasy residue and add to the greasiness as well as have antiseptic or cleansing properties. Here is an example of the type of mask you can make:

Cleansing masks 1/2 cup of strawberry 1/4 cornstarch. Mix strawberries and cornstarch together to make a paste. Apply to face. Leave for 30 minute rinse off with cool water.

These Organic Facial Masks Will Bring Out the Best in You This collection of homemade organic facial masks is sure to please. Note that citrus ingredients are better for taming oily skin and that you can always substitute another fruit in place of a citrus fruit if you have dry skin. Bananas are best for dry skin, but you may find that substituting an apple may work better in certain recipes (like the citrus delight mask). Remember to always use organic ingredients so that your skin is not absorbing more chemical toxins.

Dry, normal, combination, and oily skin Each skin type is unique and requires a unique approach. Here are some facial mask recipes that are created specifically to give the best nutrition and produce best results for each of the skin types (ST) Normal ST Ingredients: 1 ripe banana Simply mash a banana and apply to face. Let it rest for 20 minutes or so.  The best thing to do it to rinse it off with unsweetened chamomile tea but regular, lukewarm water is just fine.  This mask can be applied 1 to 2 times a week. Dry ST Ingredients: 200 ml (7oz) of yogurt 1 tablespoon of finely ground almonds 2 tablespoons of honey 2 tablespoons of wheat germ oil. Mix in a bowl and apply to face. Let it rest until it feels dry and rinse off with lukewarm water. Or prepare these two masks: Mix one egg yolk, a teaspoon honey and a teaspoon olive oil and some vitamin E oil. Spread over your face and neck, leave on for 20  min then rinse in lukewarm...

In skin care, anti wrinkle cream is probably the most popular product.  In natural skin care, there is no better way to nourish the skin and prevent its aging than by using fruits.  Apples are so versatile, they can be found as the face mask's base as in quick homemade masks or in oily skin type facial mask. Apples are full of potassium, mineral which when used in skin care, helps trap skin's moisture giving it a nice glow. Its derivative, apple cider vinegar cleanses and restores the skin, restricts the dilated pores, and improves the circulation making sure the whole skin recieves nutrients it needs. The following anti wrinkle face cream is courtesy of www.spaindex.com Apple-Pear Anti-Wrinkle Cream Ingredients : 1 tsp apple juice 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp lime juice 2 T buttermilk 1 T rosemary leaves 3 seedless grapes 1/4 pear 2 egg whites Preparation Blend all ingredients in a blender on medium speed for 30 seconds. Using a cotton ball, ...

These yogurt face mask recipes cleanse, provide nourishment and leave the skin smooth: Banana and Avocado Face Mask • 1 overripe mashed avocado • 1 overripe mashed banana • 4 tbsp of nonfat yogurt • 1 tbsp of olive oil Mix manually or blend all the ingredients together to form a smooth paste. Clean your face with a gentle cleanser and apply the face mask. Keep the mask for 30 minutes and then wash face with warm water, and pat dry. Apply some moisturizer to retain the softness.  Cucumber Parsley Face Mask • 2 tbsp of parsley • 2 tbsp of grated cucumber • 2 tbsp of plain yogurt Puree the grated cucumber and the parsley in a mixture. Add the yogurt later to make the puree smoother. Clean your face with a gentle cleanser and apply the face mask. Keep the mask for 30 minutes and then wash face with warm water, and pat dry. Apply some moisturizer to retain the softness.

Chocolate face mask recipe nourishes and moisturizes your skin. By applying this mask, you will be using chocolate and heavy cream for a 15 minute face lift since it is filled with antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin. Not only is it diet friendly, this face mask recipe is an excellent moisturizer that leaves your skin soft and glowing. Known about since the times of the Mayas and the Aztecs, chocolate has a special place in our nutrition. It is filled with tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin, neurotransmitter that is thought to regulate mood.