When I have fresh fruit and certain fresh veggies, I like to set aside a small portion of each for creating an organic, all natural face mask. This time it’s mango, cucumber, lemon and oats.
In a small blender I added a 3” cucumber chunk, with the skin. One 1/2” slice of fresh mango, One 1/2” slice fresh lemon, and 1/8 cup of oats.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more oats if the mixture isn’t thick enough. I like my mixture to be thick enough to stay on a spoon when turned upside down. Pour into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Using a spoon, scoop out a small amount; using your fingertips, apply in a circular motion onto your clean ( no makeup ) face. Repeat until your face is completely covered with the mixture.
Allow to dry. Depending on how thick you apply the mixture, this could take 15-30 minutes to completely dry; gently remove with warm water and a washcloth.
Dry your face with a soft towel, then apply your favorite skin cream or skin oil.
Mango:
Hydration: contains vitamin B3, vitamin E, and potassium thus assisting in keeping skin hydrated and moisturized.
Collagen production: rich in vitamin C, assisting your skin in producing collagen, an essential element for healthy skin elasticity.
Skin tone: assists in evening out skin tone and reduce dark spots.
Pore cleansing: the enzymes in mango pulp assist in unclogging pores.
Inflammation: reduces inflammation in the skin.
Cucumbers:
Hydration: cucumbers are high in water content, aiding in keeping skin hydrated, while soothing dry or dehydrated skin.
Anti-inflammatory: aided in reducing puffiness and inflammation, caused by acne, sun exposure, or harsh skincare products.
Skin tone: lightens skin tone and treat dark circles.
Premature aging: helps reduce signs of aging and wrinkles by adding moisture to your skin and fighting free radicals.
Lemon:
Brightening: lemon's acidic content can brighten skin tone and lighten dark spots.
Preventing aging: contains vitamin C, which can boost collagen production and help prevent wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging.
Exfoliating: gently exfoliating with lemon can speed up skin cell turnover and prevent dead skin buildup in pores.
Hydrating: hydrates and nourishes the skin, especially dry, flaky, or rough skin.
Oats:
Exfoliation: ground oats assists in removing dead skin cells, dirt, and oil.
Hydration: helps nourish and hydrate dry skin, and reduce symptoms like flaking, itching, and tightness.
Inflammation: aides in reducing inflammation.
Skin tone: contains amino acids, vitamin B1, and zinc, which can assist in brightening the skin, lightens correct discoloration.
Skin imperfections: assists in improving skin imperfections like acne scars, age spots, and discoloration.