at-home spa pampering

For normal or dry skin

Honey and avocado are a scrumptious blend for nourishing skin. Avocado is a beautifying emllient that’s rich in oils, vitamins and minerals, and honey is packed with antioxidants and enzymes. Lemon juice is a natural source of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), which renews skin. Together they yield velvety results.

INGREDIENTS

1 ripe avocado

1-1/2 tablespoons raw honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

PROCEDURE

Mash the avocado meat and blend it with honey and lemon juice in a food processor or blender.

Cleanse your face, then steam your pores open over a pot of hot water for 2 to 5 minutes or bydrenching a washcloth with steaming hot water, wringing it out, letting it cool until it’s comfortable to the touch, and draping it over your clean face for 2 minutes.

Apply the avocado and honey mixture evenly over your face.

Let it stand for 15 minutes.

Wash it off with warm water then follow with a cool water rinse.

Apply moisturizer.

VARIATIONS

Exfoliation for Dry Skin:

Mix 2 tablespoons rice flour thoroughly with the avocado and honey. Apply to the face as directed above.

Wash off the mixture gently with warm water and a cloth, being mindful not to rub too hard, and follow with a cool water rinse.

Exfoliation for Oily Skin:

Mix 2 tablespoons ground oatmeal thoroughly with the avocado and honey. Apply to the face as directed above.

Wash off the mixture gently with warm water and a cloth, being mindful not to rub too hard, and follow with a cool water rinse.