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Well seen as my final exams are in 3
weeks, I decided to spend yesterday pampering myself instead of studying. I know this doesn’t sound like a very
sensible thing to do but I really needed to get my head out of the books and
give myself some love and attention before I went mad!
I started off with a lovely relaxing
bath with a lot of bubbles and a lot of candles which were cranberry scented,
they were divine. I then poured myself a lovely glass of red wine and grabbed
my copy of The Missing by Chris Mooney before settling into my bath.
Once I finished my bath, which was
amazing by the way, I then decided to make up a little homemade face mask and
apply it to my skin. As I was in the bath, I got a bit of a steam facial due to
the hot water so it was a shame to let all that good work go to waste so
whacking on a face mask was the next logical step in my pamper day.
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I like to make my own face masks
sometimes using whatever I have in the fridge and cupboard so today I decided
on a coffee and chocolate mask to help my skin out. The ingredients I used are
as follows:
- 2 tbsp coffee granules
- 2 tbsp pure cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin or cold pressed if possible)
- 1 tbsp honey (manuka or lavender is best)
Benefits
Coffee – Reduces inflammation and
redness, and the appearance of under eye circles. Used as an exfoliator it
removes dead skin and wakes up a tired complexion.
Cocoa Powder – This is a good source of
antioxidants. It repairs damage due to environmental pollutants and free
radicals. Great for fighting acne.
Olive Oil - Rich in antioxidants and
provides intense moisturise.
Honey – Honey has antibacterial
properties, which helps in fighting acne and pimples. Honey reduces infection
and is very effective home remedy to treat acne. It also soak ups impurities
from the pores of the skin, leaving your skin clear and clean. It is a very
effective moisturiser for skin. It retains moisture making your skin radiant,
soft and supple.
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Method:
Add ground coffee to a small container
and crush some of the coffee granules with the back of a spoon to give it a
smoother finish. Don’t worry if there are lumps left in the coffee, you want a
mixture of granules and powder so that it isn’t too harsh for the skin. Add in
the olive oil, honey and cocoa powder and mix until it resembles a paste. if
you require more liquid, add in a little more oil to get it to the correct
consistency. Don’t add too much oil as this will cause it to run down your face
and neck. Once the mixture is made, layer it on your face with a makeup brush
that you aren’t using and leave for 15 minutes. When removing, work in circular
motions to exfoliate the skin and wash off with lukewarm water.
As soon as I removed my facemask I went
ahead and put on my serums and moisturisers just to finish off the job. I
really did enjoy myself yesterday and today, my skin feels and looks amazing.
It looks hydrated and feels super soft.
Have a go, let me know what you think of
this mask.
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