DIY project - Two Recipes of Luxury Chocolate Face Mask: for dry/normal and for oily skin.

Valentine’s Day is all about love. While everything red and related to love is mostly gifted, there are also other amazing gifts that can be considered. Chocolates are always a part of the gift but why not experiment and try something new with chocolate this V-Day?

You’ve heard of chocolate spas and chocolate facials – but what if you try to luxuriate in these chocolate beauties at home. Let's make chocolate face mask!

Research has validated dark chocolate as a powerful antioxidant that combats free radicals and molecules that can complicate the immune system. With at least 60 percent cocoa, dark chocolate is the only chocolate which delivers beauty benefits. 

Chocolate does, in fact, have components that can do the skin good. It’s well known that the cocoa butter in chocolate gently lubricates the skin and can thereby protect dry skin from moisture loss. A research team from Germany’s Muenster University discovered that a component of cocoa beans can even heal wounds and stimulate skin cell growth. 

Dark chocolate is full of vitamins and antioxidants, making it an excellent foundation for a DIY face mask.

Chocolate Face mask for normal/dry skin:

 We need:

- chocolate (60% cacao and higher). I used pure cacao dark unsweetened chocolate chunks.

- milk

- 1 egg (egg yolk)  

Instructions:

- melt chocolate (use double boiler or microwave)

- separate egg yolk 

- warm milk

- add warm milk to melted chocolate

- add egg yolk and mix all together

How to use:

 - Apply immediately on your face using a clean brush or your fingers. The neck and the décolleté areas can be treated, if desired.

- Lay down and relax. Leave on skin for 15-20 minutes.

- Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Chocolate Face mask for oily/combination skin:

We need:

- chocolate (60% cacao and higher). I used pure cacao dark unsweetened chocolate chunks.

- sour cream or plain yogurt

- orange (or mandarin, or lemon)

Instructions:

- melt chocolate (use double boiler or microwave)

- squeeze 1-2 Tbsp. orange juice

- combine juice and melted chocolate

- mix with sour cream until smooth

How to use:
- Apply to your face and neck, avoiding eyes, for 10-20 minutes.

- Rinse off with lukewarm water.
- Be sure to apply moisturizer after using and removing the face masks.

Enjoy! It’s one of the best ways to relax and rejuvenate yourself! A chocolate facial mask treatment is a luxurious experience that can feed your senses and your skin at the same time! Especially in Valentine’s Day!

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-  Anti-stress facial mask with pomegranate
- Effective DIY Moisturizing Facial Mask 
- Peach, oatmeal, honey facial mask  

DIY project - peach, oatmeal, honey facial mask

During summer you can use benefits for your skin from fresh fruits and vegetables. They all have a lot of vitamins, minerals and proteins which can really improve your skin condition.
Today we will talk about peaches.
The scientific name persica, along with the word "peach" itself and its cognates in many European languages, derives from an early European belief that peaches were native to Percia.  The Ancient Romance referred to the peach as malum persicum "Persian apple", later becoming French pêche, hence the English "peach".
The peach is a succulent, aromatic and juicy fruit which has also positive impact on the skin. A rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants the fruit is ideal component for DIY facial masks.
The main effects of peaches on the skin are moisturizing and regenerating.
- Vitamin A - helps to help to regenerate your skin tissue.
- Vitamin C - reduces wrinkles and boost collagen production,
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids help to rejuvenate your skin and improve skin complexion,
- Potassium, magnesium, and selenium restore the moisture of the skin and help to protect the skin from hazardous ultraviolet rays.


 The DIY mask is easy to prepare.

Just 4 components for PEACH facial mask:
- peach (of cause)
- oatmeal
- honey
- vitamin E

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1. Deseed the peach and cut it in small pieces.








2. Crush a peach in a blender (or in food processor)

You can get about 3-4 Tbs of peach puree.

3. Grind 3 Tbs oatmeal or use oatmeal flour.

4. Mix 1 Tbs of honey and one pipette of vitamin E (you can use vitamin E in capsules, just squeeze 2 capsules)

5. Combine all ingredients together and mix well.
- 3 Tbs peach puree
- 3 Tbs oatmeal flour
- 1 Tbs honey
- 2 capsules vitamin E

You can regulate consistency, which you want, by adding more oatmeal flour or peach puree. I like paste-cream masks, like on the picture.

To USE:
- Apply to your face, leave for 20 minutes then rinse your skin by warm water and gently pat the skin dry.
Any remaining mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2days.

Your skin is soft and smooth as silk, right?

Anti-stress facial mask with pomegranate.

Dry weather in winter can make your skin look dull and dry so during the cold days nourishment of your skin is much needed. Skin treatments are widely offered at different beauty salons but why not you do it at home to pamper your skin and give yourself a wonderful time? 
This is a nourishing regenerating facial mask with moisturizing and anti-stress effects you can prepare at home.

You need:
- 4 teaspoons of pomegranate powder (you can find it in health food stores),
- 3 teaspoons of rice proteins (also you can find it in the health food stores/departments),
- 4-5 teaspoons of aloe gel.

Natural antioxidants from pomegranate powder will absorb/neutralize free radical and take calm effect of a stressed skin types. The rice proteins are great ingredient to nourish your skin. And aloe gel will give your skin moisture and can help improve the skin's natural firmness.

 1. Cleanse your face before applying the mask.
 2. Combine all of the ingredients in a small container.

The mask will have a thick consistency, but you need to add enough aloe gel (may be more then 4-5 tsp.)  to give it a whip creamy texture.

3. Apply the mask on your face using brush or your fingers, avoiding your eyes and mouth. Relax, sip some herbal tea and let the mask get sit for 15-20 minutes. By the way, this is a perfect time to soak in the tub!
4. Gently rinse off the mask after about 15-20 minutes and enjoy your soft, moisturized skin!