Natural Beauty Home Spa #1: Avocado Rejuvenating Face Masque
~ Jodie Lee Cleave
You’ve been told by a whole lot of billboards and brilliant marketing campaigns that “self-pampering” has something to do with a Louis Vuitton handbag, Chanel No 5 fragrance, or the latest spa treatment of dermatologist-approved, stem cell-infused, nano facial torture err… “treatment!”
Then, if you really want to step up the self-indulgence, you’ll top it off with a generous serving of flour-less chocolate mousse cake and a stress-relieving cocktail on the side! With this article we’re launching a series of “luxurious” kitchen sink self-pampering instructions and recipes designed to help you indulge in the most prized resources of all–the two things every cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical company is paying millions of dollars to acquire–your time and attention.
Natural Beauty Home Spa #1: Avocado Facial Masque
This quick and easy natural beauty recipe contains three beauty-boosting foods that are easy to find and affordable. Loaded with avocado, this masque nourishes and moisturizes. Avocados rich in potassium, Vitamin E, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, fiber, folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, copper and protein and have been used since the time of the Egyptians in beauty-boosting masques.*
The apple cider vinegar tones, purifies and revives the skin and helps maintain elasticity. Loaded with vitamins and minerals it naturally balances the pH of your skin. Honey’s antibacterial and moisturizing properties help clarify the skin and leave you with a gorgeous, natural beauty glow.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Treatment Time: 15-20 mins
Ingredients:
- half an avocado, mashed
- a squirt of unpasteurized honey
- a splash apple cider vinegar
Directions:
- mash the ingredients in a small bowl and apply to face and neck.
- take a selfie and post it on our Body Enlightenment Facebook page (every Saturday we’ll choose a Home Spa Selfie winner who will be gifted with one of our be you Authentic Beauty products.)
- put up your feet and enjoy a few moments of uninterrupted “be” time!
- remove your masque gently with a warm wash cloth and enjoy the benefits of gentle exfoliation
- go show off your glow!
- If you’d like extra moisturizing benefits after you wash off your facial, a touch of coconut oil will do.
Jodie Cleave is our Authentic Beauty Director, inspiring women to step away from conventional, cosmetic-drenched notions of beauty and remember that the most beautiful thing you can be, is YOU! She’ll be sharing regular recipes, interviews and inspiration to support your adventures in simple, natural and empowering self-care. She can’t wait to see your gorgeous avocado face on the Facebook Page!