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Natural skin masks

woman with face maskApplication of masks is an age old remedy to stimulate the skin. Apart from the commercially available masks, you can opt for some of these masks, available right inside your refrigerator and with a few minutes of effort you will be rewarded with a glowing skin.


Chocolate Mask
Ingredients:
 3 tbsp milk cream (malai)
2 tsp paneer (cottage cheese)
3 tbsp cocoa
3 tsp oatmeal powder
2 tbsp honey
Method:Mix all the ingredients to a paste and smooth on to your face. Relax for about 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Fruits Mask
This luscious combination of juicy fruits and fresh cream is excellent for dehydrated skin.
Ingredients
1 cup mixed fruit (melon, peaches, strawberries, and bananas)
2-3 tbsp fresh cream
3 tsp paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp brown sugar
4 tsp oatmeal powder
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together in a blender and apply on your face. Relax for 1 minutes, and rinse off with warm water.

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  1. Anonymous4:15 PM

    OMG!! I used some of these facial masks and I like totally LOVED them!!!! They work soooo well!!!
    -Clara

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  2. Govind3:30 PM

    They are especially effective for rejuvenating aging skin in addition to being a luxurious and relaxing experience.Facial Mask treatments are used to draw a fresh supply of blood to the skin in addition to replacing lost moisture, and stimulating circulation to the facial area.
    A facial mask will help to stimulate cell renewal, tone and firm the skin.Masks are an excellent way to give your skin a deep cleansing of the pores which contributes to healing blemishes and acne.

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  3. Anonymous6:27 AM

    Oh my gosh! I cant wait to tr these!!!! :D

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  4. Shilpa9:22 AM

    facials for the dehydrated skin
    1 cup of mixed mashed fruit, 2-3 Tbsp. Double cream, 3 tsp. cottage cheese1 tsp. brown sugar, 4 tsp. oatmeal powder. Blend all the ingredients together and apply on your face. Relax for ten minutes, and rinse off with warm water.

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