Make a Papaya Strawberry Antioxidant Mask
Making a natural facial mask is perfect for aging skin and dry skin. It moisturizes and firms the face while gently exfoliating the pores of the skin. A papaya strawberry antioxidant mask is easy to create, simple to use and does wonders for the facial skin. Papayas and strawberries are naturally rich in antioxidants which help the skin retain elasticity.
Ingredients needed…
½ ripened papaya
4-5 strawberries
1 tbsp of rolled oats
Instructions…
1. In a clean coffee grinder add 1 tbsp. of rolled oats and grind until it is a fine powder then place in a mixing bowl. Set aside for the moment.
2. Take a ripened papaya and peel and remove all the seeds. Using half of the papaya cut into cubes. The strawberries need any leaves or stems removed. Next add the papaya and strawberries into a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Once the fruit has been blended, pour over the ground oats and add two tsp. of raw honey. Mix together well.
4. With lukewarm water, wash your face and use a facial cleanser to get the face clean. Apply the blended mixture to the face and neck. With your hands massage the mask mixture onto the skin in a small circular motion. Avoid the eye area.
5. Let the mask set for approximately fifteen to twenty minutes. Rinse with warm water then gently pat face and neck skin dry. Once the face and neck are dry, apply an oil free light moisturizer.
Another version of the papaya and strawberry antioxidant mask includes all of the above ingredients and adding in one tsp of warm honey and one tsp. of fresh lemon juice. Both versions work extremely well for exfoliating the skin and tightening the skin.
Papayas naturally contain enzymes which help to remove any dead skin and flaking skin. Strawberries are very useful in helping oily skin containing an elegiac acid which appears to inhibit the growth of cancer cells or tumors. A strawberry also contains a source of salicylic acid helping to remove dead skin. Fruit masks are a natural way to nourish the skin providing essential antioxidant protection and vitamins.
