How to Apply Facial Masks

The first thing we tend to do when we feel our skin became tired and rough is to apply face masks.

The face mask function is to provide intensive ingredients essential to our skin such as seaweed facial masks.

It prevents moisture evaporation, removes keratin and impurities in our skin, provide moisture and nutrition, revitalizes the skin as well as helping to slow down the process of aging skin.

Recently, there are several types of facial masks available:

1. rinse off facial masks
2. peel off face masks
3. mask pack types with high concentration of essence

Directions of use may differ between each type of mask sheet but there are common principles to keep in mind before and after applying in order to maximize benefits of face masks.

How Often Should You Use Face Mask Sheets

Facial mask sheets are products providing nutrition to tired skin.

For the function and purpose of masks, it is common to contain high concentrated essence in the mask sheet.

Therefore, too frequent use of facial masks might irritate your skin just as frequent spa massages may give the same result. Recommended use is every 3 days or 1~2 times a week for the best benefits.

Prior to Applying some of the Best Facial Mask

• Double cleanse well. Even though you did not apply make up on the day, your face is exposed to dirt and wastes all day long so make sure to cleanse using a cleansing oil or foam.


• It is good to open the pores. Cover your face with steamed towel or soak your face into the big bowl filled with warm water with a chamomile tea bag.


• Follow the direction. Apply a face mask sheet for the duration suggested in the direction.


• If it is a wash off face pack, apply thickly on your face. Avoid sensitive areas such as eyes and mouth.

While applying a Face Mask Pack

Lie on your bed with your legs at a 45 degree angle against the wall. This way blood and oxygen will be provided to your brain and you will experience relaxation and increased benefits.

After Application

You can soothe and maintain the moist and nourished skin by applying enough moisturizing cream or lotion. If you used a sheet type mask, you can just pat your face with the remaining essence on your face.

Facial Masks Gaining Popularity and Exposure

The peak seasons for facial masks are not only during spring and fall but also during summer when our skin is easily damaged by stronger UV rays and during winter when our skin becomes dehydrated, dry and rough. What is peculiar about these facial masks is, they are designed into variety of functions according to different skin types. People using these paper facial
masks claim that they've experienced better results than spas with minimal price.

Factors of the Popularity of Paper Face Masks

Consumers' trend in skin care industry is changing from the basic skin care to the use of highly specialized facial masks as consumers' interests in self skin care management increase.

According to changing trend each year, various face mask products of specialized ingredients and functions are coming into the market and they are loved by many people. The interesting fact is that as the number of grooming men taking care of their skin increases, facial masks for 'men only' have come to the market and its sales have increased annually.

Facial Masks are excellent choices for those wanting to experience immediate results for severe skin problems or to have specialized skin care. Facial masks also provide soothing and purifying experience to our skin.

Face mask sheets are easy to keep or carry with you, easy to use. You can choose the right face masks for your skin type among various functional facial masks ranged from anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, dry, oily, anti-acne, cleaning, elasticity, moisturizing to whitening or nourishing effects. Of course different functional face masks include different functional ingredients.

What the face masks appear to consumers are, mask sheets are convenient to use for early 20s ~ late 50s aged women and men; they are the top beauty secrets, contain high concentration of essence (one bottle of nutrition is concentrated in one mask sheet), and are designed to fit in our facial shape.

Another advantage of facial mask sheets is, if you apply this facial mask sheet prior to make up, it provides enough nutrition and moisture that result in calming rough facial skin. Thus, make up absorbability becomes excellent and you will feel more secure in applying makeup foundation and powder.

We respect your needs and wants. Accordingly, facial masks are classified into several criteria. To name a few, T-zone serum facial mask, detoxification facial mask, and for men only soothing facial mask and more are on the market.

Sunless tanning that is safe. Self Tanning Towels

Self tanners include tanning lotions, tanning sprays and tanning towels or tanning wipes. I personally prefer self tanning towels or wipes over lotions or tanning sprays.

We’ve talked about the dangers of direct sun tanning and indoor tanning such as tanning beds. Does this mean that there's no safe methods of tanning with great results? Thankfully there is and that's where self tanners come in.
Self Tanning Methods

skin1 The DHA (dihydroxyacetone) ingredient in tanning towels turns the skin tone darker within 3-6 hours.

I’m not a big fan of the airbrush tanning either. I’m after convenience and quickness. Making an appointment, driving to a salon and then getting airbrushed isn’t my idea of convenience.
How do Self Tanning Towels work?

DHA is a sugar that interacts with amino acids in the upper layer of the skin. So when DHA makes contact with the stratum corneum layer and combines with oxygen, skin turns dark because the reaction between oxygen and DHA is similar to what happens to foods containing sugar. E.g. an apple turn browns shortly after it's been cut open and exposed to oxygen.

DHA is a natural ingredient (a carbohydrate actually, see there is such a thing as nice carbs!). Believe it or not, it’s simply a sugar. It’s perfectly natural and safe.
How Long does a Tan with Self Tanning Towels Last?

The tan lasts for about a week but gradually fades off. This is because millions of dead cells in the outermost skin layer are shed each day.

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Most self tanning products contain only about 3-5% of DHA. The higher concentration of the DHA means the darker the skin will be.

Up above they saw that DHA reacts with the stratem corneum, which is where your dead skin cells die. Then when these dead skin cells come off each day, so does the tan.

However, Golden Active Sunshine self tanning towels, which will be on the market by the end of June, contains 6.5% of DHA, the highest concentration among existing self tanning products.

The 6.5% of DHA means that you won’t have to use so many towels for a full body tan.
Benefits of Self Tanning Towels

Tips for Better Results

* Highest DHA level of 6.5% - Darker Color
* speedy and easy to apply - Less than 5 minutes to dry (but different for each individual)
* No streaking or ugly orange color (even application will determine the result)
* Easy to carry - No spillage, leakage or breakage
* No discoloration on ankles, knees, hands, elbows etc
* No exfoliation required - the tissue exfoliates the skin as you apply
* Promotes softer and smoother skin
* Newly developed formula allows even coloring
* Each tissue contains essential self-tanning ingredients
* Self-adjustable tanning level
* Applicable to all body parts including the face
* Natural glowing tan obtainable year round
* No bad chemical odors
* Skin friendly ingredients used
* No harmful effects to your skin unlike direct UV lights, tanning beds, booths and lotions

1. You may expect better results if you exfoliate prior to use. Our brand new tanning towels contain exfoliating effects so it is not mandatory to exfoliate.
2. Wipe the areas you wish to tan evenly until the tan towel dries up. If the tanning towel becomes dry, take out another towel and commence wiping.
3. Wash your hands immediately after use otherwise your palms and areas under the nails will also get a nice tan :)
4. Do not take a shower or exercise within 4-5 hours of application. Sweat can cause spots or uneven coloring.
5. After checking the result after 4-6 hours, you may re-apply if you want darker results.
6. Tanning lasts for about 7 days. But after 3-4 days the color may start to fade.
7. Try not to apply over 3 times at any single time. This may cause uneven results.
8. Wipe in five direction.
9. Although you can notice the color alter in 3-4 hours, the real tan will be darker in color after 7-8 hours. So it is recommended to apply at night before sleeping. It isn’t sticky or leave stain so by the next morning when you wake up you will see the full tan. Take a shower and re-apply if you want darker results.

Seaweed Facial Mask

A few years ago I discovered how to make a simple facial mask that left my face feeling incredibly soft, smooth and looking absolutely radiant. This face mask contains kelp, honey, and aloe vera.

Seaweeds have been traditionally used to detoxify the body both internally and externally. They are rich in nutrients which help to both tone and nourish the skin. Seaweed contain mineral salts that can help the skin to hold it’s moisture better, which helps to smooth fine lines.

Adding honey to your mask adds additional moisture to the skin. Honey is a natural humectant that is rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and sugar. The sugar and enzymes in honey is a gentle exfoliate for the skin. When possible use raw honey to ensure that you get the maximum quality and benefit of this wonderful golden treat.

Aloe Vera has been known for its amazing healing properties for centuries. It has been used to help heal burns, eczema, sores, acne, insect bites, and more. It’s an antiseptic, highly lubricant, and penetrates deep into the skin.

To benefit from these ingredients, create this simple mask:

1 TBSP Kelp powder ½ TBSP honey (raw honey is best) ½ TBSP Aloe vera gel (99.9% pure)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and apply to a clean face. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

To enjoy glowing, healthy looking skin, use this mask 2 times a week.

I promise you will enjoy this mask and make it a regular part of your beauty program.

Herbal Facial Masks and Proper Skin Care

The secret to proper facial cleansing and radiant skin is to get rid of any dead cells and toxins not thrown off naturally by the skin; remove all makeup, dirt, grime and chemical pollutants; clear out clogged pores and eliminate infection-causing bacteria without stripping away the skin’s natural oils and hydration.

Most facial care products-cleansers, masks and scrubs, dry the skin and alter its PH balance, causing skin to become more alkaline. In fact, advertisers have led us to believe the best facial products are the ones that make the most suds or leave a ‘squeaky-clean’ sensation. In principal, this result sounds good, especially if you have oily skin, but in fact the body always seeks to normalize itself – that is to balance and heal – so when we remove the skin’s oil content, it responds by making more oil to compensate for the loss.

If we dry the skin too much, it will produce excessive amounts of oil that may exacerbate an existing acne condition. Of course, if you have dry skin already, you do not want to make it drier. If you have sensitive skin, you do not want to irritate it further with harsh chemicals and soaps.

Herbal clay masks have been found to do wonders for the skin – naturally. The herbs act as a gentle scrub to clear away the dirt, toxins, pollutants and dead skin cells, but they do not strip away the necessary moisture in the skin. At the same time, they are balancing, nutritive, healing and totally free of toxic ingredients.For deeper exfoliation, experts recommend herbal masks at least once or twice a week.

The skin sheds cells at a rate of one million per hour, so it is important to do a mild exfoliation daily. A that rate, it takes the skin about one month to completely regenerate itself and the herbal mask, “peels” away the old cells, so new ones can grow. The dead cells are also the top protective layer of the skin, however, and if we remove too much too soon, we leave the new cell growth unprotected. If the cells are not growing in at the rate we remove them, skin problems will develop.

An herbal facial mask can perform wonders on dry, oily, flaky, or just plain tired skin without damaging the renewing skin cells. Before setting out to purchase a facial mask first, ask yourself what you want to fix or change about your complexion. Is your skin excessively oily? Does it feel dry and tight? Does your skin look dull and flaky in the mirror? Whatever your specific skin type, herbal clay masks (preferably organic) will bring out your best appearance.

If you are blessed with oily skin, be thankful. Your skin will age the best, with fewer wrinkles than those with dry skin. Those with oily skin should only be careful to prevent blackheads and clogged pores; this is easy if you use the right products and facial masks. Do not be seduced by products that claim to "pull" the clogs out of your pores. These will damage your skin over time, making your pores permanently enlarged. Better are dissolving facial masks that remove pore-clogging matter gently. Another great attribute of a clay facial mask is that it will leave very tiny residue behind, filling in fine lines and slightly enlarges pores. This is a perfect way to prepare for a big night out, giving you a perfectly smooth surface over which to apply makeup.

A facial mask should be applied weekly and left on the skin for at least 15 minutes or longer. Apply in a circular motion and use enough product to leave a thick layer on your face. Spend time relaxing while the mask does its job. Remove the mask with warm water and gentle scrubbing. Treating your face to an herbal clay mask each week will keep you looking fresh and youthful and maintain optimal skin health.

The Benefits of Anti Aging Facial Masks

Skin wrinkles are caused by two main factors: heredity and the environment. There is little you can do about heredity and the natural aging process, but there is something you can do about the other causes. Pollution in the environment, sun exposure and stress can all lead to premature aging of the skin. Using anti aging creams is beneficial for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The creams are even more effective when combined with regular facials.

Facials counteract the effects of pollutants and sun exposure on your skin. Having regular facials will also help your skin absorb your anti aging creams better. Monthly facials improve elasticity, give your skin a smoother texture and improve the hydration of your skin. In addition, a facial will help remove dead skin which aids in the absorption of other creams or lotions used to combat wrinkles.

The products used for your facial will depend on your skin type. If you have dry skin, a moisturizing mask will be used to help add moisture to the skin. A rich moisturizer will also be used at the end of the treatment. Oil free products will be used for people with oily skin.

Facials can be done at home or by a professional in a salon or spa. Facial massage is very beneficial for wrinkles. The massage increases the blood circulation to the muscles of the face, which helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There are over one hundred muscles in the face and massage helps to relax these muscles. This is particularly effective for wrinkles that result from muscle contractions, such as laugh lines and worry lines.

If you want to enjoy the benefits of facial massage, visit a salon for your facial. Facial massage is best done by a professional who is knowledgeable in massage techniques. An inexperienced person may actually cause more harm than good. When the muscles are not massaged properly, they sag which can cause wrinkles to be more prominent. The massage is also very relaxing. At some salons and spas, the arms, neck and shoulders are massaged as well. This is great for stress relief.

The basic facial procedure starts by examining the skin. This will help the professional assess the skin and determine the products that will be of the greatest benefit. Steam is then used to open the pores and remove impurities from the skin. A gentle cleanser is then used to clean the skin. This step is followed by a toner that is appropriate for your skin type. A facial mask is used to soothe and refresh the skin as well as to add moisture. At the end of the massage, a moisturizer that is appropriate for your skin type will be applied.

Once you have had your facial, you will want to keep your skin in good condition at home. Use a gentle cleanser that is not drying in the morning and at night. Invest in good quality anti aging creams to minimize wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming. It's important to choose creams that are good for your skin type and the condition of your skin. Read reviews to help you choose the best products for your skin.

Coffee For Best Skin Care

If you are a tried and true coffee lover who is looking to beautify your appearance, then the great news for you is the fact that coffee has beneficial properties that not only affect your health and wellness, but your appearance too! In the past several years, there have been hundreds of products on the market that contain caffeine to work to heal and restore your complexion. Coffee was actually in question several years ago by the FDA because studies were unsure whether or not it was good for you. There were several negative studies released, though they were later found to be incorrect because the coffee drinkers within the tests were also smokers, so the findings were inaccurate.

The good news for you to know about coffee relating to your skin care is that caffeine is a vasodilator which works to firm and tighten your complexion. Coffee is also naturally full of antioxidants, and I am sure that you have seen numerous skin care products on the market that are focusing on using antioxidants to heal and restore damage to your face. It has been said in the past that drinking too much caffeine will affect your skin negatively because it is a diuretic, so it will draw necessary moisture from your complexion. However, if you do drink coffee in moderation, then you will be enjoying numerous antioxidants that will work to fight free radicals in your cells and counteract the appearance of damage to your face.

Caffeine is also currently being used in skin creams and lotions because, as I mentioned earlier, it is a vasodilator, which means that it constricts blood cells. The benefit of caffeine for your skin is that it will firstly work to reduce redness. Secondly, it will firm and tighten surface of your skin through constriction, so many companies are using this ingredient to reduce the appearance of cellulite. The caffeine in coffee when used in skin care works to dehydrate fatty cells so that water will disappear from the surface of your skin. This means that the appearance of cellulite is minimized, and your skin begins to look smoother overall.

Another popular use for caffeine in beauty products is within eye creams because that is an area that needs smoothing and firming for dramatic results. Using caffeine in this delicate area can easily tighten fine lines and smooth puffy surfaces. I am sure that if you look in your local beauty or skin care aisle, you will notice numerous high quality products that utilize coffee as an ingredient. The bonus to this is that your products will also smell delicious and be a pleasure to use. The benefit to your skin is that it will be absorbing caffeine to tighten and firm your appearance. There are even new studies showing that coffee inhibits the growth of skin cancer cells, so the benefits of using beauty products and skin care products that contain coffee and caffeine are numerous. Now you can not only enjoy drinking your cup of Joe, but you can use it for a flawless appearance as well!

Acne Treatment Guide

Acne Facial

Acne Facials: Background Information

Healthy skin is just one side-effect of looking your best. When your face becomes overtaken by acne, you need to look at the causes. Should you be taking extra precautions to keep your face looking great all the time? You absolutely should. When you develop facial acne, it is important to understand what an acne facial can do for you as part of an acne solution.

If you’ve experienced acne or other skin blemishes, you may discover that an acne facial is great at lowering breakout rates and the amount of acne that appears during each breakout. In fact, when you get what are called “acne facials,” clogged pores are carefully removed from your skin by a dermatologist or an individual knowledgeable in skin care.

Think of it like this: When you have acne, your pores become clogged and fill with dirt, debris, and other disturbing material. When you get an acne facial done, a professional is able to clear your pores of all the gross material on the layer and beneath your skin. This eliminates dead skin cells and all of the debris-like material and oil within your epidermis (skin layer).

Acne facials are also work well at reducing the occurrence of blemishes. This is great because not only can you get your acne eliminated with an acne facial, but you can also cure yourself of any unwanted skin blemishes. Acne facials can also be utilized to successfully treat slight cases of acne.

Acne Facial Treatment – Who Can Benefit?

With that said, it seems to be the common consensus that anyone with any form of acne, (ranging from a small amount to more severe amounts) can benefit from acne facial treatment. Sometimes, acne facials are coupled with acne medication as a combined acne solution. This is great because both acne solutions have been established in the reduction of facial acne.

Acne Facial Treatments – Understanding the Process

You will definitely remember the process of receiving an acne facial by how good it actually feels. At the beginning of acne facial treatments, a dermatologist or esthetician (cosmetology expert) cleanses the entire layer of your skin. This process is definitely soothing and your face will begin to feel much better. Shortly after the cleanse process, acne facial treatments involve steam, a mask layer over your face, and possibly a massage. Acne facial cream may also be applied.

Various acne facial creams do a good job at clearing your face of oily substances, removing dead layers of skin and cells, as well as replenishing healthy skin. Typically, after the facial process, you will end up feeling refreshed and relaxed. Your skin care professional will usually recommend that you continue applying acne facial cream before your next appointment. This facial maintenance will only make your next acne facial go more smoothly.

While receiving an acne facial, special steps may need to be taken if your skin was already severely affected by acne. Should you have extremely damaged skin, an acne facial may not be recommended. Instead, an alternative form of treatment like laser acne removal and acne scar removal may be suggested.

Should you ever choose to ask for an acne facial to help battle your acne, you must know that you will see much more improvement if you continue regularly washing your face with specialized skin cream prescribed by a dermatologist. It is also important to let your acne specialist know what medications you are taking so that they do not interfere with the recovery progress.

Natural Acne Facial Success

For those of us who have had acne facials, we know that they feel great and usually help with our acne battle. You can also have a natural acne facial done in order to stay away from any chemicals. One great natural acne facial method is done by gently washing your face in very cold water. You can utilize various natural items like lemon juice, cucumber juice, and rose water to prepare for your natural facial. Vitamin E has also been recommended as part of the process. You can add Vitamin E by buying over the counter vitamin E pills, crushing them up, and applying them to your face.

Natural acne facials can be highly effective in the reduction of facial acne. Most people have at least one of the many natural products in their house right now and are ready to see whether a facial works well for them. You could apply cucumber juice, lavender oil, and/or almond oil to your face each day and chances are likely that you’d notice at least some benefit. Rinsing with cold water has been found to be a great way to end a natural acne facial treatment session. You may be asked to appy an form of an acne lotion or an type of acne gel to keep your face looking good after treatment.

Acne Treatment with Best Homemade Acne Mask

Acne is a distressing skin problem that affects most people in both teens and adults. Everyone has got an opinion when it comes to acne and there are many types of treatments that have been proven to be effective in dealing with those nasty pimples.

Besides over-the-counter treatments and traditional prescription medications, now people have a tendency to find natural and simple methods to fight acne because of their busy schedules and high medical expenses.

Baking Soda Mask

Baking soda is an excellent and cheap physical exfoliant. It is gentle on your skin as it is a fine and ph neutral powder. Baking soda can increase skin cell turnover rate thus making your acne look less noticeable. Moreover, baking soda's neutralizing properties can reduce redness of the skin.

Carrot Mask

Take 500 grams of carrots and 5 grams of flour. Clean and crush carrots. Mix it with flour. Apply this paste on your face for 10 minutes every two days. If the carrot paste is stick enough, you may not add the flour. What¡¯s more, wash your face with carrot juice is also helpful. It will enhance your skins health and eliminate acne, scar and wrinkle. Furthermore, it is best to include carrot in your diet.

Cabbage Mask

Clean the fresh cabbage. Lay 3 cabbage leaves flat on a cutting board. Grind it into pappy with bottle for about 10 minutes. Apply it on your face and leave it on for ten minutes. Take off the mask. Then repeat it in 3 successive times. Do it once a day. It is said that this method derived from Turkey in which cabbage mask is always used to improve the skin and skin diseases like acne are not common in their country. Use it and your skin will appear white and delicate throughout. It's the most excellent whitening and spot-clearing mask. Moreover, it is also safe, simple and cheap.

Aloe Mask

Take one leaf of aloe (about 100 grams) and cut it into small pieces. Put the pieces into a pot and boiled them with 500ml of water for 15 minutes. Filter and mix the aloe juice with 10 grams of honey. Then you can drink it. At the same time, rub your affected area with aloe pieces is better.

A vast research has been done on aloe and proved to be very effective and significant in the treatment of various ailments, skin disorders, hairs, cosmetics and beauty. Some experts said that it can help to resist bacteria, reduce inflammation, relieve diarrhea and aid in detoxification. It is reported that aloe works to cure acne in only 1 week. The aloe juice contains polysaccharide, protein and Vitamin C. It penetrates into your skin and maintains for almost 26-36 hours to help reduce your pores and prevent wrinkles. Remember, someone allergic to aloe or chronic diarrhea patients is not allowed to use aloe.

Tomato and Strawberry Mask

Clean one tomato and two strawberries. Peel the tomato. Put them into a sack of disinfectant gaze cloth and squeeze out the juice. Apply the juice to your affected area and leave it on for 30 minutes. Do it twice a day. The tomato and strawberry juice contains Vitamin C, carrot elements and anti-virus bacteria. It helps to clear the heat and detoxify your body. Rub your face only with tomato juice or strawberry juice is also effective in whitening your face.

Is acne embarrassing you? Now using natural cures for acne is a simple and inexpensive option. Keep in mind that a healthy diet is the key to getting healthy skin. Vegetables and fruits that are rich in Vitamin help promote skin repair and fight your skin problems. Eight ounce glasses of water a day and exercise also help to repair skin damage.

Improve Skin with the Best Face Masks

A facial mask can perform wonders on dry, oily, flaky, or just plain tired skin. Facial mask sheets do wonders for improving facial skin.

Before setting out to purchase a facial mask first ask yourself what you want to fix or change about your complexion. Is your skin excessively oily? Does it feel dry and tight? Do your look dull and flaky in the mirror? Whatever your specific skin type there are specially formulated facial masks to bring out your best appearance.

If you have oily skin your skin will age the best, with fewer wrinkles and later appearance of them. Your greatest difficulty will be to prevent blackheads and clogged pores and this is easy if you use the right astringent products and facial masks. For you, an occasional professional facial in a salon should keep your pores open and tiny. Don't be seduced by those products that claim to "pull" the clogs out of your pores. These will damage your skin over time, making your pores permanently enlarged. Better are dissolving facial masks that remove pore clogging matter gently.

Normal to dry skin needs constant moisturizing to keep it smooth and wrinkle free. Never apply drying products to your face and your facial mask should be a deep-nourishing, penetrating type that leaves your skin feeling smooth and dewy.

For dull complexion and blotchy skin tone, you need to exfoliate and moisturize. Exfoliation should help with the flakiness and smooth out the tone of your face. You can have oily or normal to dry skin, so before choosing an exfoliation product, make sure what type your skin is.

Facial masks and exfoliants containing shea butter or jojoba are good for all skin types. These products help dissolve natural skin sebum gently, removing it from your face. Both shea butter and jojoba oil penetrate deeply into the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and not a bit greasy.

Look for ingredients that combat excessive oiliness if you have this type of skin. Facial masks with astringents such as cucumber, honey, or citrus are good for oily skin. Clay based mask are also great for oily skin as the clay soaks up the excess and removes it. Another side effect of a clay facial mask is that it will leave a very tiny residue behind, filling in fine lines and slightly enlarges pores.

However the best face masks I found were of the mask sheet types. These paper facial masks are of spa facial quality and is a perfect way to prepare for a big night out, giving you a perfectly smooth surface over which to apply makeup.

A facial mask sheet should be applied about 2-3 times a week and left on the skin for at least 15-20 minutes. Just take off when done and there is no mess to clean off or anything to worry about clogging pores.

No matter if you buy your facial mask ready to use or concoct one from natural ingredients found in your kitchen, treating your face this way weekly will keep you looking fresh and youthful.

Some of the Best Facial Masks

Found some of the best face masks and some very good recipes off www.skincareresourcecenter.com. I love finding new great sites where they provide useful information on face mask recipes. I'll be sure to try some myself.

Best Facial Mask Recipes Added

The following recipes are available off www.skincareresourcecenter.com.

Skin Enriching Mask

1 tablespoon honey
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon yogurt
Mix together to form a smooth paste
Honey heals, stimulates and smooths, the egg yolk and olive oil penetrate and moisturize. The yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while refining and tightening pores.

Hydrating Facial Mask

1 egg yolk
1/4 of a mashed avocado
Drizzle in enough cider vinegar to create a smooth paste
The egg and avocado penetrates, softens and moisturizes while the cider vinegar stimulates, tones and gently exfoliates the skin.

Skin Firming Mask

Juice of half a lemon
1 beaten egg white
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
Mix ingredients thoroughly to form a smooth paste
The lemon cleanses and exfoliates, the egg white nourishes and firms, while the cornstarch softens and draws out the skin's impurities.

Anti-Aging Mask

1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons of milk
1 teaspoon of honey
Beat until mixed well
The egg yolk moisturizes, the milk exfoliates, and the honey moisturizes and nourishes the skin.

Rejuvenating Mask

2 teaspoons plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
4 to 6 finely pureed grapes
Combine ingredients and mix well
The yogurt and lemon exfoliates and cleanses, the honey moisturizes, while the grapes nourish and rejuvenates the skin.

Moisturizing Mask

2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon oatmeal- cooked and cooled
1 tablespoon honey
Mix thoroughly together, then let sit for a while to allow the oatmeal to soften in order to form a smooth paste
Yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while the oatmeal and honey moisturize and re-hydrates the skin.

Soothing, Healing Mask

1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoon aloe gel- (peel and mash one aloe leaf)
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
Mix together thoroughly
Yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while the aloe moisturizes and heals.
The honey moisturizes and re-hydrates the skin.

Dry Skin Mask

1 tablespoon of buttermilk. or yogurt
1 egg yolk
1/8 cup finely diced rose petals
1/4 cup cooked oatmeal
Mix together thoroughly
The buttermilk or yogurt gently exfoliates and cleanses while the egg yolk, honey and oatmeal moisturizes and re-hydrates the skin.

More of the Best Face Masks

Here are some more of the best face masks and eye masks that you can do for yourself at home. We previously looked at some other fantastic homemade facial mask recipes so be sure to check that out also.

Easy Herbal Compress

A nightly treatment for ongoing eye care.
Ingredients:

* 1 tsp sage
* 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

Boil water, steep sage leaves for 10 minutes. Strain, separate water into two bowls. Soak two gauze pads or cotton balls in each bowl, and put one bowl in the refrigerator, then alternate application to eyes: 10 minutes warm, 10 minutes cool.

Alternatively, try substituting chamomile or dill weeds for sage.

Avocado-Almond Rinse

A rich masque for your eyes.
Ingredients:

* 5 drops almond oil
* 3 slices ripe avocado

Instructions:

Blend almond oil into avocado, smear around eyes. Rest 5 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
Other Tips

For immediate relief of irritated eyes, mix a teaspoon of salt with 3/4 cup filtered water and flush the entire area.

If you know that you tend to have problems with puffy or dark-circled eyes, take extra care to avoid the things that irritate them. Drink plenty of water. If you work a desk job, take breaks of at least 60 seconds from staring at the computer screen every 15 minutes during the day.

The best cure for puffy eyes is the simplest, yet somehow the hardest to achieve: Get more sleep.

Best Face Masks For Dark Circles Eyes

Stress, age, insomnia, work and just daily life in general has an effect on our skin. We spend so much time doing other things that we barely have enough time to care of ourself. What better way to reward your hard work and rejuvenate yourself than some of the best face masks that you can use simply at home.

Relax and enjoy the benefits of what great facial masks can do for your skin, dark circles, puffy eyes and complexion. Here are some homemade recipes that are spa quality with common household ingredients rather than spending a fortune.

Try these home made recipes for quality treatment of the skin and eyes.

Green Tea Cucumber Slices

A variation on the traditional cucumber remedy, with twice the results.
Ingredients:

* ½ cucumber
* 1 green tea bag

Instructions:

Brew green tea, steep, chill. Slice cucumber and add to green tea. Refrigerate until cool. Place soaked cucumber slices over eyes for 10 minutes.

Potato Puffiness Cure Cream

Moisturize and soothe your eyes with this simple recipe.
Ingredients:

* 1/2 raw potato
* 1 tsp urea-free moisturizer

Instructions:

Peel potato, grate finely. Measure 2 teaspoonfuls into moisturizer, mix well. Apply liberally around eyes, cover with damp cotton pads or gauze. Let rest 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Sour Cream & Parsley Pillows

Reduces puffiness and increases circulation.
Ingredients:

* 2 tsp sour cream
* 1 tsp fresh parsley
* 2 squares cheesecloth

Instructions:

Chop parsley finely, mix into sour cream. Place half of mixture into the middle of each square of cheese cloth, fold into "pillows," put one on each eye for 10-15 minutes.

Face Mask Recipes for Prevention and Acne Treatment

Nobody likes acne, zits or pimples. It is embarrassing, painful and ruins many good photos. Some people still get breakouts even beyond our teenage years but there are some basic and effective homemade face mask recipes that we can use to prevent or fight acne.

Depending on your skin type, some recipes may or may not be effective, so try it out to see which one works and which does not. Face masks whether it is the paper facial masks or paste type masks you should use it around 2-3 times a week at most. Don't overdo it.

Simple Face Mask Recipes

Face Mask Pack Baking Soda-Bran

1. Mix 1/4 cup bran or oatmeal with 2 tsp baking soda.
2. Add enough water to make a thick paste.
3. Apply and leave on 15-20 minutes.
4. Rinse gently with warm water.

Garlic Facial Mask

1. Peel and crush eight cloves of fresh garlic.
2. Apply and leave on 10-15 minutes.
3. Wash off with a warm cloth.

Organic Tomato-Honey Face Mask

1. Mix 1/2 tsp camphor lotion, 1/2 tsp tomato juice, and 1/2 tsp honey.
2. Apply and leave on 15 minutes.
3. Wash with lukewarm water, then rinse with cold.

Milk-Lime Peel Facial Mask Recipe

1. Boil 1/4 cup whole milk.
2. Mix in juice of one fresh lime, and 1 tsp glycerin.
3. When dry, peel or wash off with warm water.

Once you are done with the mask, it's common to put on toners to provide additional moisture to the facial skin. This makes your skin feel firm and healthy.
So try applying some of these really simple toner and tonic recipes to achieve the best results after your homemade face mask.

Basil Tonic after Face Treatment

1. Boil 1 cup water.
2. Steep 2-3 tsp basil leaves for 15 minutes.
3. Strain, let cool.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Vinegar-Honey Toner

1. Mix 3 Tbsp honey into 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar.
2. Stir until completely dissolved.
3. Store in refrigerator 3 days, stirring daily.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Peppermint Face Tea

1. Boil 1 cup water.
2. Steep peppermint tea bag for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bag and let cool.
4. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Aloe-Thyme Tonic

1. Stir 2 tsp thyme into 1 cup aloe vera juice.
2. Store in airtight container.
3. Let sit in refrigerator overnight.
4. Shake mixture, strain thyme out, leaving liquid.
5. Apply to face and neck with cotton ball or pad.

Exfoliating Myths and Truths

Myth: I can skip cleansing with foam wash since exfoliating is already part of the cleansing procedure
Truth: Scrubs are not the same as foam cleansers. Be sure to apply scrubs after the process of cleansing your face.

Myth: Massage longer and it will be more effective
Truth: It works best if you don't scrub for more than 2 minutes. Too much scrubbing will only damage the skin tissues.

Myth: Smooth and moisturized skin after exfoliating
Truth: After exfoliation, your skin will be drier than usual.

Myth: Bigger grains in exfoliators work better
Truth: Maybe true. Smaller grains have better massaging effects while at the same time, scrubbing effectiveness will not diminished. It is meaningless to compare scrubbing products by the size of the granule. Products that offer smaller granules are just as effective today.

Myth: Exfoliating twice a week will damage your skin
Truth: For dry skin, 1-2 times per week is recommended but you can increase the frequency based on the season or body condition. If too much keratin fades from your skin tone, you can temporarily increase the frequency but be careful not to let it become a long term habit.

Myth: Exfoliating is necessary for all skin types
Truth: If you have acne, exfoliating is not recommended

Effective exfoliating methods

1. Follow the double cleansing method
2. Scrubbing effectiveness will be maximized if you apply a steaming towel on your face before use.
3. Gently massage for 1-2 minutes. If you want to maximize the effect, leave for 1 minute and then massage again.
4. Wash off completely with warm water.
5. After washing off, apply skin lotion promptly and other necessary products for your skin. Lastly, provide moisture with essence.