Firming Facial Mask
Whether you are looking to spend some quality time with the girls, or just wanting to treat yourself; using a homemade facial mask is the route to go.
Not only is making a facial mask super easy, it is also a great way to tone, firm, and even revitalize your face. There are a variety of herbs and clays that you can use to make your very own facial masks. Each herb or clay has its very own distinctive skin loving benefits that you can introduce into your facial masks. The herb and clay that you select is dependent upon what you want the end results of your mask to have.
For this firming facial mask recipe, the herb that was focused on was Hibiscus. This includes both hibiscus flowers and hibiscus flower powder.
Hibiscus is quite the amazing flower and has even been affectionately named “the botox plant”. Used in skin and hair care for thousands of years, this amazing herb is a natural source of alpha hydroxy acids (Vitamin C). These acids can gently exfoliate your skin while encouraging the replacement of dead and dull cells with new ones. This herb also has anti aging properties with the capability of soothing, smoothing, and firming the skin.
As for the main ingredient for the firming facial mask, Red Moroccan clay was selected. This clay is one of the purest forms of cosmetic clays available. With the ability to draw out toxins and impurities, Red Moroccan clay also acts as a moisturizing agent for your skin.
To help to keep the skin moisturized vegetable glycerin is also used in this recipe. Vegetable Glycerin is a humectant. What this means is that this ingredient will help to draw moisture to your skin and keep it there.
If you want to make this recipe, all ingredients can be found at Natures Garden.
Now, on to the firming facial mask recipe:
This easy homemade recipe will make 2 facial masks. The total time the masks take to make is about 45 minutes. Game on wrinkles!
Step 1: In a pot, weigh out 120 grams of distilled water. Then, place the water on the stove top and heat it until it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you hit this temperature, allow the water to hold for an additional 20 minutes.
Step 2: Weigh out 2 grams of Hibiscus flowers. Place the dried flowers into an empty tea bag and tie it shut. Place the tea bag into a coffee cup.
Step 3: When the 20 minutes have elapsed, remove the water from the heat source. Now, carefully pour the hot water into the coffee over. Using a spoon, hold the tea bag down into the water until it is completely saturated. Then allow the tea bag to steep for about 10 minutes or so. Occassionally while the tea bag is steeping, use a spoon to press the tea bag. This will ensure you have a nice and strong Hibiscus Tea.
Step 4: In a small bowl, weigh out 23 grams of Red Moroccan clay and 3 grams of Hibiscus flower powder. Break up any clumps you may have. Then, gently stir these two ingredients together.
Step 5: When your hibiscus tea is finished steeping, in a separate bowl, weigh out 18 grams of the tea. To this add 6 grams of vegetable glycerin. Stir.
Step 6: Now, carefully scoop the clay/flower mixture into the tea/glycerin bowl. With each scoop that is added, stir well to fully incorporate. Keep adding the clay/flower mixture until it is all in the tea/glycerin. Keep stirring this until there is no visible powder left.
Note: If you plan on selling this mixed facial mask, you will need to add 1% optiphen preservative to the mask at a temperature that is not higher than 140F. This will help prevent bacterial growth. If you are making this recipe for self use, but do not plan to use all of it at one time, place the remainder in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Throw away after 1 week if the mixture is not properly preserved.
Now, to use your firming facial mask:
Once the mixture has cooled, start applying it generously to your face. Once the mask is completely applied, allow it to fully dry. This drying process will take about 20 minutes to complete. As the mask dries, you will notice a color change in the mask itself. Your face will also begin to feel tighter.
When the mask has dried, wash it off with warm water. Then, pat your face dry with a towel.
Please Note: Hibiscus WILL stain your clothes/towels. It is advisable to wear clothes and use towels that can be stained. Also, there will be a slight stain left on your face once the mask is removed. This stain will disappear after an additional wash or two.
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