Dream~A~Little

25 May 2006

Fruit masques are easily prepared skin treats. (Rehydrate naturally dried, unsweetened fruit: soften in hot water or cook until tender.) Puree or mash enough fruit to cover your face & throat. Blend in 1 teaspoon oil or milk if your skin is dry or normal: 1 teaspoon lemon juice if your skin is oily or normal. For variety, try the following:

Apple originally developed as a masculine masque, this combination is equally effective for feminine faces. Core & quarter a small, unpeeled apple. Puree it in a food processor or electric blender with 1 teaspoon honey & 1/2 teaspoon dried sage for normal or combination skin; add 1 tablespoon lemon juice for oily complexions.

Apricots or peaches are valuable skin nourishes you can use as often as needed to refresh tired skin & make your complexion less wrinkle prone. Blend in 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice with the pureed fruit before applying to oily skin. For a superlative skin tightening masque, blend whir 1 egg white with the fruit.

Avocado, mashed or whirred in a blender with a few drops of lemon juice, makes a nourishing, gentle astringent masques for men & women.

Grapes cleanse & moisturize all types of skin. Whir a handful of seedless green grapes in an electric blender, smooth the puree over your face & throat, & wait 10 mins before rinsing off.

Melons - honeydew or watermelon, mashed or pureed make a refreshing masque to cleanse & tighten pores & to help obliterate fine-line wrinkles.

Oranges are said to slow skin aging & erase signs of fatigue. Apply only the pulp, let it dry for 15 mins, remove with a damp wash cloth, & rinse thoroughly.

Pears, mashes or pureed with a bit of lemon juice, have astringent properties beneficial for oily skins.

Papaya contains an enzyme, papain which helps clear impurities & heal blemished skin. The peeled, mashed or pureed fruit can be smoothed on, allowed to dry for 15 mins, then rinsed off. For more exfoliating action: wait only 5 mins after applying the papaya puree, gently massage your face with a fresh papaya slice, remove the melange with a wash cloth, then rinse.

Pineapple with honey is a tropical skin - texturizer. Smooth on a thin coating of honey & let it dry for about 10 mins, or until it feels tacky. Remove with cotton pads soaked in fresh pineapple juice, then apply a second coating of pineapple juice or rub a slice of pineapple over your face. Wait a few mins before rinsing.

Strawberries are time-tested skin improvers that clean pores, tighten skin, help clear up blemishes & postpone wrinkling. Mash fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, smooth the puree over your face, & let it dry 10 mins before rinsing off with cool water. For more pronounced cleansing & softening: Mix 1/4 cup strawberries with 2 teaspoons cornstarch or yogurt. Or blend the mashed strawberries with cream &/or oatmeal to make a pink paste.

LeNee dream~a~little 8:26 PM

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