Girls, Summer is just around the corner and that means we're all after that flawless complexion to flaunt sans make-up. Problem is you might find the solution for
dull, blemished skin either costing you a pretty penny or a few more spots!
Expensive face-masks may work, but not for a student budget. Cheap face-masks may not cost you much money, but sensitive skins may be left looking worse than before!
As a sensitive skin sufferer, I've been through countless pots and tubes and sachets of face masks to try and get my skin looking good for the hotter months. The
Lush Fresh Face Masks are the only real affordable miracle-workers I've found on the high-street, but at £5.25 a pot, they're not always cost effective for everyone!
After a couple of experiments in the kitchen, I've concocted an all natural face mask which is tightening, brightening and sensitive skin friendly.
You will need:
- 1x small, ripe avocado (moisturising and anti-bacterial)
- 1x small, ripe mango (brightening and tightening)
- 1x bag of oats (exfoliating, moisturising and soothing)
- 1x pot of manuka honey (anti-bacterial, soothing and healing)*
- 1x blender/mixing bowl and electric hand blender
This little recipe is for 1-2 people, for sleepover numbers just adjust the quantities in accordance!
Step 1: Halve the avocado and the mango and put the other halves back in the fridge (healthy treats for later!). Remove the stone from the avocado, cut into quarters and peel off the skin. Do the same with the mango. Then finely chop both and place in a mixing bowl/blender (depending on which tools you have.
Step 2: Add a regular mug/cup of oats and a tablespoon of manuka honey into the mix.
Step 3: Blend until a thick but even consistency, about the same as whipped cream.
Step 4: Pour into a tupperware and put in the fridge to settle for half an hour (just in case there are any left overs, those can go in the fridge for another day/another person!)
Step 5: Take it out and slap it on! Apply thickly and evenly over the face. Leave for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off with cool water in circular motions.
Et voila! A clean, toned, exfoliated and brightened complexion for next to nothing! If you've tried it let me know how it went!
*N.B. Manuka Honey is more expensive than normal honey to buy, usually coming in at about £7.99 for a regular size pot (health food shops usually have the best deals!) but once you have it, you can use it for face masks, for putting on toast or even for putting in hot water with fresh lemon juice and ground ginger as a sore throat remedy!
