Beauty face packs
Tutor: Gemma Forde, craft workshop tutor
Join craft tutor Gemma in this 15 minute tutorial as she demonstrates how to make beauty face masks from kitchen ingredients – a natural alternative to shop-bought masks. Gemma shares recipes for five face masks for different skin types.
A patch test is recommended before applying a full mask. Apply all masks for 10-15 minutes and rinse off afterwards.
Preparation
Prepare your materials and clear a space to work.
Video time
15 minutes
For cleansing face mask:
- 1 x large teaspoon honey
- 1 x egg white
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Small bowl or mug
- Teaspoon for mixing
For coconut face mask:
- 1 x teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 x teaspoon honey
- ¼ ripe avocado
- 2 x drops lavender essential oil
- Small bowl or mug
- Teaspoon for mixing
Moisturising face mask:
- ½ avocado
- 1 x teaspoon honey
- Handful of fine oats
- Squeeze of lemon juice (for oily skin)
- Small bowl or mug
- Teaspoon for mixing
Hydrating face mask:
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cucumber sliced
- Blender for blending
Exfoliating face mask:
- Oats, soaked in hot water
- 1 x teaspoons natural yoghurt
- 1 x egg white
- 1 x teaspoon honey
- Small bowl or mug
- Teaspoon for mixing