DIY: Face Mask

DIY Facial Mask

If I could have any form of transplant surgery, I would order new skin. Yep, a new palette; beautiful, flawless, cover girl skin. Skin that radiates beauty. Skin that is soft and supple. Skin that is CLEAR of bumps, scars, black/white heads, and the dreaded cysts that I have come to know. Porcelain clear skin is my dream....

I've struggled with acne for years.I hate it. I have tried over the counter products, infomercial 'gems' (whatever Britney Spears or Jessica Simpson was on - proactive graduate right here!), and then my doctor wanted to prescribe me for the biggest, baddest, acne buster of all....Acutane. The side effects alone, scare me. I refuse to do something so severe that you MUST take birth control while you take it. Yikes. Scary stuff.

I have tried many over the counter 'natural' cleaners as well. But, again, fail. So, lately....I quit trying and only wash my face with water. That's what it's come to. WATER. But then, I get the energy to try again....and try again......and try again...

So, any natural DIY'er intrigues me. I found this beauty mask online today and gave it a try. Here it is...

1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp honey
2 tsp of lemon juice

* Mix it all up to form a paste. Apply on your face for 30 mins or so. There is a warning about this baby that it may burn. So, keep on for at least 10 minutes if you can't handle the heat. Some people suggest diluting the lemon juice or avoiding it all together if you have sensitive skin. I was a little nervous so I used only 1tsp of lemon and it didn't burn at all. Next time, I would use the full 2tsp.

So, why these ingredients?

Nutmeg - anti-inflammatory (ancient skin healing remedy)
Cinnamon- anti-fungal, astringent, anti-viral
Honey - antiseptic
Lemon - blogged earlier about this amazing fruit!

I must say, I loved how soft my skin felt when I took off the scrub. I will DEFINITELY make this concoction again unless I break out big time tomorrow (haha - however, I read that I may break out because the lemon is ridding your skin of the toxins. So, I'll be patient) . I'd love to hear your natural beauty DIY'ers!