Mask hides capricious

I do not know what is happening now but the arrival of autumn my skin a monster caprice. A true diva this skin !! Normally it's all mixed fatty, prone to blackheads and all that follows. I did so for masks, imitation of a popular product on the U.S. “Silver powder”. A product of M * B * rio descu. But I find it quite expensive and yet the ingredients seem pretty simple.

This mask is composed of ; Calcium Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide. So more specifically calcium carbonate, Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. All of easy to find materials in our suppliers favorite.

But what are the benefits of these raw materials ?

Carbonate of calcium : Mild abrasive, gives texture to cosmetic.
Titanium dioxide : White for cosmetics, UV light, anti microbien.
The zinc oxide : antibacterial, antifungal, soothes irritation.

So you can easily reproduce this yourself powder. Knowing that the dosage varies depending on the order of ingredient, the first is still higher amount than the last. Apparently this mask is somewhat difficult to remove when applied to the entire face. It is not a miracle mask but it gives quite a boost !

I am inspired by this recipe to make my own mask…

Ingredients :
1 cc white clay (Purifying)
1 cc scale powder (healing)
1/2 cc of calcium carbonate (mild abrasive)
1/2 cc of the zinc oxide (anti-microbial and soothing)

Adding a mask applied to a button that area or black dots:
1/4 cc baking soda (drying)

Difficulty : ––Conservation : 5 month (in its powder)

Method :
That simply mix all the ingredients together and pour into a sterile container.
Keep your pot away from moisture ! When you want to use you just have to remove a small amount and add water until a smooth paste consistency but. Remember when you add an aqueous phase (water, gel, etc.) you can not keep this mask, so use it right away.

Why not replace the water with something else :

Gel d'Aloes : Lifting effect tightens pores so.
Hydrosol of lavender or tea tree : Purifying and treating acne.
Honey : Healing, soothes irritation and protects the skin hydration.
Lemon juice : Purifying and gives a glow to the skin.
Apple juice + cider vinegar : Brightness and light fruit acids.

The why of how

How to form comedones (blackheads) ?
An accumulation of sebum that forms in a channel and exposed to air it oxidizes the.

How to prevent those below ?
As always a healthy diet, Physical Activity (and yes it makes you sweat and eliminate toxins).

Other factors…
The stress, hormones are, the pollution, touching the face, comedogenic products and not well suited… in short everything is what.

How to fix it ?
Healthy lifestyle, exfoliate the skin gently and make steam baths on our face !

We can remove them ?
I think it is better to see a beautician for this stuff… any time if you do it anyway make sure to disinfect and apply an anti microbial because you might get stuck with an ugly scar and a button… which tends to be much more painful and seeing !

Useful link :
If you want to know more about skin… and why it sometimes flares of acne, buttons or other I invite you to view the video down below, made by an American dermatologist. If you have the chance please visit his website, is a mine of information and most importantly you can ask questions. Unfortunately this is all in English so… as for bilingual.

The website of Dr.. Neal Schultz : http://dermtv.com

Video : Why Touching Your Face Causes Acne Breakouts
He explains that a simple rubbing of a hat, headband, hair or hands can cause pimples

Antioxidant mask for all skin types !

We need specific care in autumn… temperature changes everyone knows what that little to the skin. Mask vitality, dull skin, change in texture, buttons, etc.. Here is a simple little recipe to restore a little pep to your skin and your mood why not also !

1 cs clay for your skin
1 cc acerola powder (vitamins C, antioxidant)
2 to 3 cc cranberry juice * (antioxidant)
2 drops of essential oil for your skin

Difficulty : ––Conservation : not —

Mix the ingredients together, if there is not enough liquid to add to the consistency of a smooth paste. Apply on clean skin and leave on for 10 minutes maximum, sprayed a little water to not let the mask dry. Remove with a wet washcloth.

* No cranberry juice ? It does not matter you can replace it with the juice of these fruits rich in antioxidant ; red grapes, banana, blueberry, prune, white raisin, branched pomme, raspberry, cherry, passion fruit, lychee, etc..

Note that all fruits are not suitable for masks because some may be allergic, such as kiwi or citrus for example.

Mask of the winemaker

Here's an easy to make at home mask made with just a few ingredients. The grapes have anti-aging active, include anti oxidants and fruit acids. While here on a small scale but it remains an interesting treatment that will restore some luster to your skin for fall !

5 grapes medium (exfoliant, moisturizer, antioxidant)
1 cc of violets argile (shine)
1 cc honey (humectant)
2 drops of essential oil for your skin

Difficulty : ––Conservation : not —–Capacity : 20 to 25 ml

Mix the grapes with their skin to a consistency of a little liquid puree. Add your clay, your honey and your essential oil. If the dough is too compact add a little pure water, milk or hydrosol. Apply to your entire face, without forgetting the neck and leave on 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the mask with a washcloth gently massaging your face.

ps : Opt for organic grapes for not a trace of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

Cleansing and toning mask while a !

I love bread cleanser from Lush. I had made a version with lavender while ago. Then with the return of the fall I wanted a purifying and toning to give a little pep to my skin in the morning. But not only, I wanted a practical product, hence its usefulness in cleansing or mask. Here is my recipe.

3 cs almond powder (gentle exfoliator)
2 cm vegetable glycerine (mild moisturizer)
2 cs clay depending on your skin type (purifying and toning)*
1/2 cc of cranberry powder or green tea (antioxidant)
1 cs hydrosol cistus (regenerating)
10 ET drops petitgrain (revitalizing)
7 ET drops rosewood (bracing)
1/2 cc bamboo fiber (exfoliant)
0.6% Ecogard (conservative)

Difficulty : ––Conservation : 3 weeks —–Capacity : 90 ml

Mix the ground almonds, clay and powdered cranberries. To this mixture add glycerine and hydrosol. When the whole forms a nice firm dough add your essential oils, Your Conservative and bamboo fiber while kneading the dough well with a spoon. To use it you just take a little nutty and mixing in water, apply on your face and massage gently.

You can use this cleaner for a mask once a week. Take a small knob in your hand, mixed with a little water. Apply the paste on face and let stand about 10 minutes and rinse.

This mask is perfect for all skin types, as mature qu'acnéique ! Keep your bun in a cool well sterilized jar and sealed.

* Here I put purple and green clay… d’où la couleur un peu étrange 😀

The raw materials are almost all in Aromazone and conservative in Bilby & Co.

A mask… time fisheries

Hello… I'm back !! The holidays were really nice. I will speak very soon… new recipes will be coming and a few discoveries to share with you. Course with the arrival of the new blog !

For now I suggest a very mild and pleasant mask after a short sunbath… or simply to give fishing with wet weather. The ingredients are easy to find and it does not matter where you find !

1 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 honey cc
1 cc of flour (for texture)
or clay
1/4 a fishing crushed

Difficulty : ––Conservation : not —–Capacity : 25 ml

Mix together all ingredients. Apply on face and kick avoiding eyes. Let stand about ten minutes and then rinse with cold water. Cut a new slice of peach and gently exfoliate your skin with the inside of the fruit… it's very sweet ! Rinse again and moisturize your skin with your usual cream. A true delight… the hard part is to not eat the mask. 😀

Do not keep this mask, is made for single use.

Gourmet cocoa mask

Environment of a small mask greedy and gives you a baby's skin ? Here's a little recipe simple and easy to do for everyone. By cons, you will probably find it difficult… not to eat !

1 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp organic cocoa powder
3 cc de yogourt nature
1 d'acacia honey cc
1 gouttes he d’orange sanguine (optional)

Simply mix all ingredients together and apply the mask over entire face and neck. A real treat !!
This mask should be used immediately, do not keep the surplus for later, it does not keep.
Note the essential oils are not recommended for pregnant women.

Recipe from the book by Sylvie Hampikian “Create your cosmetics”