Face Masks

Face Masks:

It is always important to see if you are allergic to something if you have never used

it before, by applying a little of the mask  on the corner of your face and see for the reaction. 

We used a lot of face masks during our college days. Sandalwood was considered to be

the best for face masks. Since sandalwood like Neem and turmeric is very potent and can

burn the skin, these have to be used in very small proportions. You need to wash your

face thoroughly and if possible steam and remove blackheads before applying the mask.

Keep the mask on till it is dry and then wash off. Do not talk while the mask is on

1. Milk or yogurt 1 spoon

Sandalwood powder ¼ or 1/8 teaspoon

Turmeric only a pinch

Powdered oatmeal or ‘Fuller’s Earth’ (enough to make a thick paste.)

2. Oatmeal powder one tbs.

Honey ½ teaspoon

Mix it with yogurt or any fruit juice or pureed fruit to make a thick paste

Fuller’s Earth can be used with any fruit juice to make simple face masks. The Indian

name for ‘Fuller’s Earth’ is ‘Multani Mutti.’

Milk cream and egg yolk mixture is good for older skin.

People with oily skin should avoid oils, yolk of an egg, and honey in their face pack

People with dry skin should avoid  lemon juice and white of an egg in their face pack.

Papaya is supposed to have pectin and antacids to cleanse and brighten the skin.

A face mask with mashed pappaya with a little yogurt and oatmeal powder refreshes and brightens the skin.

Glycerine, rosewater and lemon juice mixture applied to the face at least 15 minutes

before shower, keeps the skin soft and lessens the appearance of wrinkles.