We are what we eat, and what we wear. Natural cosmetics is a trend that is going strong because of its multiple benefits to feel beautiful and healthy at the same time. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of natural products, and the fact that they offer visible results is a reality.
Jennifer Lopez, Eva Mendes, Julia Roberts... are some of the celebrities who have joined the trend for these products to care for their faces. Rosehip, calendula, chamomile or wild pansy, popularly known and reputed ingredients, are some of the protagonists of these cosmetics.
At this time of the year characterized by burns, release of toxins, etc., skin care is essential. It is for this reason that we propose you to absorb nature, and move from products with an endless list of unknown ingredients to ingredients whose benefits are traditionally recognized.
Recipes for your skin to absorb nature
We propose 3 natural mask recipes so you can take care of your skin with ingredients that you will find very close to you.
For normal skin
Honey and yogurt mask
You need:
- 1 tablespoon of yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 10 drops of lemon
Mix all the ingredients, adding the melted honey. Apply the mask and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then remove with lukewarm water.
Honey is an ideal product for clean and healthy skin, while yogurt is a fantastic skin moisturizer thanks to its lactic acid.
For dry skin
Almond and avocado oil mask
You need:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons almond oil
Mash the avocado with the almond oil and apply the resulting cream on your face. Let it sit for twenty minutes and then remove it with water.
Almond oil is an important moisturizer and softener, ideal for reducing the feeling of dryness; while avocado is nourishing and stimulates collagen formation. Ideal for dry skin.
For oily skin
Watermelon tonic
You need:
- 1 watermelon
Remove the pulp from the watermelon and keep the skin and the soft inner rind. Then rub the soft side of the rind on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes. After this time, you can remove the mask with cold water.
In addition to being a great moisturizer, watermelon promotes collagen production and is a perfect exfoliant.
