Skin Care > Cool Cucumber Mask

How to make a cool cucumber mask:

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Although all the ingredients in these beauty recipes are natural, remember that it is still possible to be allergic to anything applied to the skin. DO NOT USE ANYTHING NUT BASED ON YOUR SKIN IF YOU HAVE A NUT ALLERGY. To test other ingredients make up a very small amount of the recipe you intend to use. Wash and gently dry a small patch of skin inside your elbow. Apply a little of the mix to the skin and leave for 48 hours. If you experience any redness or swelling DO NOT USE THE BEAUTY RECIPE AT ALL.

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Ingredients

cucumber
1 teaspoon set honey
1/2 teaspoon witch hazel
2 teaspoons milk
milk powder

Method

- Mix the set honey with the witch hazel and chilled milk.
- Finely grate a 1 inch piece of cucumber and stir it into the mixture.
- Add enough dried milk powder to make thin cream which is then spread onto the face and neck.
- Leave for 15 mins before washing off with cool water.
- This mask will awaken and refresh; it is perfect for using at the end of a busy day before evening begins.