Hello everyone and welcome to the weekend!  Let us rejoice in celebration!
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Alright, now to this weeks Face It Friday!  Today we decided to share a recipe to bring a little sunshine to your day since it's been nothing but clouds, rain, and even SNOW here in Fort Wayne- introducing 3 orange face masks!

Oranges are full of the obvious vitamin C which helps to boost collagen giving you that youthful glow as well as citric acid which tightens pores for a flawless complexion.

The first mask we are going to make is for acne prone skin. 

Ingredients: 
1 tsp of orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
1 Tbsp of baking soda

Mix together and the ingredients will cause a fizzy reaction,  Then simply apply to a clean, dry face and let sit for about 20 minutes before rinsing with cool water and patting dry.  Voila!  

The second mask is for super dry skin, especially for those cold and dreary midwestern winters that last 8 months out of the year.

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp of orange pulp
1 tsp of coconut oil

Mix together to form an oily paste full of vitamins and rich moisturizers!  Apply to a clean, dry face and let it sit for about 30 minutes.  Gently rinse with cool water and pat dry.  Mmmm just what tired, dry skin needed!

The last mask is for oily skin.

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp of orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
1 tsp of yogurt
*optional: add a tsp of honey!

Mix together and apply to a clean, dry face and let sit for about 10-15 minutes.  The yogurt helps to draw out oil without dehydrating and the option of adding honey helps to balance as well as kill any harmful bacteria.

Once again there are 3 different face masks to easily make from home to bring a little sunshine to your skincare routine!  We hope you enjoyed this video and please let us know what you would like to see on Face It Friday!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

As always, please consult a dermatologist before trying any of these recipes and make sure to test any new products on a neutral spot of the body like the inside of the arm or the back of the hand.

Welcome friends to the weekend and to another Face It Friday!  Today we show you how to make 3 easy face masks at home using the ultra nutrient rich banana and other kitchen staples.

Bananas are packed full of good for you vitamins like Vitamin A to help reduce dark spots, Vitamin E to protect against harmful UV rays, and Lectin to help fight bacteria.

The first face mask is to help acne prone skin.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp of mashed banana
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of turmeric

Mix together and apply to a clean, dry face.  Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes then rinse with cool water and pat dry.

The second mask is to help brighten dull and tired skin.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp of mash banana
1 Tbsp of honey

Mix together and apply to a clean, dry face and let sit for 20-30 minutes.  Rinse with cool water and pat to dry.

The third was is to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp of banana
1 Tbsp of yogurt
1/2 Tbsp of lemon juice

Mix until incorporated and apply to a clean, dry face.  Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes then rinse with cool water and pat dry.

Remember that the banana peel is great too!  Place the peel under your eyes to help lighten dark circles!

Thank you so much for stopping by and we hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Make sure to let us know what you would like to see on Face It Friday!

As always, test any new products on a neutral area of your body (inside of arm or back of the hand) and consult a dermatologist. 

Hello everyone and once again you made it to Friday!  Congratulations!

This week on Face It Friday, we are talking about the magical avocado!  Here you will find 3 easy to do face masks using our wonderful friend the avocado and other items most likely in your kitchen as we speak!

Since the avocado is full of vitamin E and C which is a great antioxidant AND as oleic acid which reduces inflammation, these face masks will help even the fussiest of skin.

The first face mask is for dry skin and has only TWO ingredients!

Ingredients:
1/2 an avocado
1 Tbsp honey

That's it!  Just mix the two together and apply to a clean, dry face.  Let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes, rinse with cool water, and pat dry!

The next mask is for oily skin.

Ingredients: 
1/2 an avocado
1 tsp of plain yogurt

Mix together and apply to a clean, dry face for about 10 to 15 minutes.  The lactic acid in the yogurt helps to kill bacteria that causes acne, leaving you feeling fresh.  Rinse with cool water and pat dry.

The third mask is for completely dehydrated skin.  Think in the middle of a harsh midwestern winter skin!

Ingredients:
1/2 an avocado
2 Tbsp of cream or milk

Whip together and apply to your face and let sit for 15-20 minutes.  This mask is also GREAT for dry or frizzy hair.  You can also add a little cornstarch if you want to thicken it up for a paste.

And there you have it!  Three easy face masks using the superfood, avocado with options for all skin types.  

Thank you so much for stopping by and we hope you have a fabulous weekend!  Make sure to let us know what you would like to see on Face It Friday!

As always, test any new products on a neutral area of your body (inside of arm or back of the hand) and consult a dermatologist.

Congratulations, you've made it to the weekend!  
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Today on Face It Friday, Elizabeth is going to make 3 different face masks from LEMONS!  

Lemon is a great ingredient for several reasons:  the vitamin C boosts collagen giving a more radiant and youthful appearance; potassium to help hydrate your skin; lutein to help fight against harmful UV rays; and citric acids to help tighten pores.

The first face mask is for acne prone skin.  This mask gently soothes acne and can help reduce scaring.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of lemon juice
2-3 Tbsp of honey
1/2 tsp of baking soda

Mix together (it will bubble) and apply to your face.  Allow it to sit for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse with cool water and pat dry.

The second face mask is to help with redness and discoloration.

Ingredients:

1 tsp of lemon juice
1 Tbsp of honey
1 Tbsps of plain yogurt
1/4 tsp of turmeric (optional)

Mix ingredients together and apply to your face.  Allow to sit for 10 minutes then rinse with cool water and pat dry.

The third mask is for sensitive skin.  This mask is gentle and full of vitamins to help hydrate and calm your skin.

Ingredients:

1 tsp of lemon juice
1 egg white
1/3 tsp of turmeric (optional)

Mix ingredients together and apply to your face.  Allow to sit for 10 minutes then rinse with cool water and pat dry.

And there you have it!  Three easy to make face masks for all skin types using ingredients that are most likely in the your kitchen as we speak! 

Have a great weekend and see you next week on Face It Friday!

As always, test any new products on a neutral area of your body (inside of arm or back of the hand) and consult a dermatologist.