Its Never Too Late To Be Cinderella! Beauty Facial Masks for the Over 50
Posted: Thursday, February 26, 2009
by Tracey Watson
Once you get a little older, your skin starts to do naughty things; age spots, wrinkles, sagging. It is not a fair fact of life, but it is a fact of life. However, it doesn't mean you can't do things to help your skin along and look more beautiful and healthy. Hopefully, you started using sunscreen when you were young. If not, it is never too late! Next tip - drink lots of water to keep hydrated. Third, keep a happy, positive attitude this goes a long way towards outer beauty. The following are my five favorite recipes for facemasks straight from the kitchen and home, natural and nourishing. Always wash your face before using a mask; apply it, relax and enjoy the quiet time. Your skin will thank you for it!
cup heavy cream
1 carrot, cooked and mashed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed
3 tablespoons honey
Combine ingredients in a bowl and spread over face and neck. Relax for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water. This mask will improve skin texture, diminish age spots, and rebuild skin collagen when used regularly.
2. Pineapple and Olive Oil Mask:
4 large pineapple chunks or cup canned, drained pineapple
3 tablespoons olive oil
Place ingredients in blender and blend until almost smooth. Apply mixture to face with fingers and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Olive oil has great healing properties, moisturizes, and restores the skins surface. Pineapple helps rid the skin of dead cells.
3. Rose Oil and Honey Mask:
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons almond oil
5 drops rose essential oil
Mix honey, almond and rose oil. Apply to face and neck with fingers. Relax for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water. Pat dry. Rose oil is particularly effective for treating wrinkles, puffiness, and dry skin.
4. Aloe Hydrating Mask:
One tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
One tablespoon milk
Mix aloe vera gel and milk together and apply to face. Let dry for 15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. Pat dry.
5. Papaya Face Peel: 1 packet unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons distilled water
1 papaya, peeled and seeded
In a saucepan, combine the gelatin and water and dissolve the gelatin over low heat. Place papaya in a blender and blend thoroughly. Strain and save the liquid. In a small bowl, combine gelatin and papaya juice. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes or until the gelatin is just beginning to set. Spread gelatin over face and neck and relax for 15 minutes. Rinse off with a soft sponge or cloth dipped in warm water. This is great for removing dead skin cells.
There you have it! Of course, you can always go out and purchase prepared skin care products. But, if you like to "make your own"; these are some of the best. Have fun, and don't eat the masks!
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)Hi tracy, my problem is I am too lazy to do this stuff. I am sure I will regret it when those wrinkles pay me a visit and refuse to leave. I am saving this to my favorites with the slight chance I might actually try it someday :-) Hey, at least I am honest. ha. Blessings, TeresaSomeday, you may surprise yourself and whip one up! Meanwhile, just use the over-the-counter face "stuff", drink lots of water, and keep your sense of humor. All that, along with your inner beauty will surely make you Cinderella anyways!
Tracey ; )
Tracey,These are recipes I am going to try! Any advice on what to do specifically with under the eyes and eyelids?Thanks for sharing this.NancyHi Nancy! For eye puffiness, use tea bags (regular black tea is fine, boil water, dip bag, cool off, place on eyes), or place cucumber slices over eyes for 10 minutes. For fine lines, take Vitamin E capsules, puncture a small hole in one end, and put just a drop on your pinky. Apply to the outer "crowsfeet" area of your eye. Other than that, I have tried many, many brands of eye creams. So, if I may give you my absolute favorite, it is Avon's Anew Ultimate Contouring Eye System (although I just use the cream). I love that stuff! (And, they have sales fairly frequently). Have a great weekend! Tracey
Tracey,This is some helpful information that you have shared here. Keep it up!Thanks Ronyae! Have a great weekend! And your articles are great.... keep up the great work!..... Tracey : )Thanks Tracey,And that is definitely one to grow on!
Hi Tracey, These sound good enough to eat. Yes, it amazes me how wrinkles, just appear in the morning as a new surprise. And stay. Will give your recipes a try. ValYes, it doesn't seem right. Nobody INVITED them, nobody asked them to stay. And yet, here they are...... But, we can attack, and we can have a great attitude. There is room for more than one (or a thousand) princesses! Just take care, look and feel beautiful! Have a great weekend! Tracey : )
Interesting beauty tips. I Enjoyed your article. Thanks for sharing. Linda DThanks Linda! Have a great weekend..... Tracey : )
love the green suggestions for facials! Terrific piece! More, more!Thanks Walter for writing! I will keep my fingers flying........ I appreciate your comment! Tracey : )
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