Fruity Facial Masks

Exfoliating Mask

Ingredients:

1 overripe tomato (combats dryness)
1 tsp. lemon juice (combats oiliness)
1 tsp. instant oatmeal (exfoliates)

Preparation and Use:

Place ingredients in blender and puree. Apply with brush or fingers. Leave on 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Ingredients:

1 overripe banana, mashed (proteins)
1 overripe avocado, mashed (fatty acids)
2 Tbs. plain yogurt (not low-fat) (antibacterial)
1 tsp. olive oil

Preparation and Use:

Combine ingredients. Leave on 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Skin-Firming Citrus Mask

Ingredients:

2 tsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. honey (soothing)
1 tsp. grated orange rind (anti-bacterial)
1 tsp. white clay (available at health-food stores; absorbs dirt and oil; Egg whites can be substituted if clay is not available.)

Preparation and Use:

Combine ingredients and apply to face. Leave on until mask dries. Rinse with warm water.