Face packs

These tend to draw metabolic by-products (toxins) to the skin surface. They also tone the skin and stimulate circulation. Below some suggestions for face packs. You can improvise with similar ingredients from your kitchen.

To get the full benefit from a face pack, apply it then lie down with feet up for 10-15 minutes; do not put the pack around the eyes but cover them with used cold tea bags or slices of cucumber.

For Oily Skin

Apply just on oily patches such as around the nose and chin

- Almond meal with beaten egg white

- Linseed meal with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

- Finely ground oatmeal mixed to a paste with yogurt or tepid milk

- Polenta mixed into buttermilk

For Dry Skin

- Mashed avocado

- Castor oil with some almond meal ( castor oil has a “drawing’ effect)