Fruity Summer Face Masques

There is nothing quite like the feel of creamy soft skin after treating oneself to a beauty masque. Indulgent, creamy, soothing, and above all refreshing are some ways to describe it. Pampering aside, a beauty mask cleanses and clarifies the skin. I have always made beauty masques for the face and skin at home. Here are three that I love using in the summer.

Cooling Papaya Masque©
4 tbsp ripe papaya pulp, mashed
½ tsp pure honey
A squeeze of lemon juice

Mix all ingredients together. Apply on face. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cold tap water.

Did you know: Papaya is a tropical fruit. It contains an enzyme called papain which loosens dead skin cells, surface oil, and dirt. It also smoothens the skin and is great for a healthy tone and complexion. Papaya is also naturally full of Vitamin E and Vitamin C both of which are ingredients in many commercial skin products.

Orange-Yoghurt Masque©
4 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp plain natural yoghurt
¼ tsp honey

Squeeze the juice of half an orange. Set aside 4 tablespoons. To this, add the yoghurt and honey. Mix well. Apply on you face and neck. Leave for 5-7 minutes. Rinse off. This mask refreshes and relaxes.

Did you know: Oranges contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Alpha-hydroxy Acids. These speed up cell renewal resulting in a healthy skin tone. They also soften blemishes, sun spots, and age spots.

Peach Masque©
1 juicy ripe peach
A squeeze of lemon

This is the simplest ever masque recipe. Mash the peach. Add the lemon juice. Apply on face. Leave for 5-8 minutes. Rinse off.

Did you know: Peaches are naturally rich in AHAs.

Enjoy these 3 recipes for summer masque and as always be safe, and be beautiful naturally!