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3 Natural Face Masks to improve your skin

3 Natural Face Masks using everyday store cupboard ingredients to leave your face feeling smooth, soft and radiant. Perfect if you are a bride to be and have your big day coming up.

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Advocado & Honey Face Mask

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Ingredients:

1 fresh avocado

1 tablespoon of honey

Method:

Remove the skin and seed of the avocado, mash it up into a creamy pulp. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and stir. Apply to the skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Benefits:

Avocado -
Soothes dry skin
Good for sensitive skin
Creates a healthy glow

Honey -
Opens up pores
Moisturising and soothing
Creates a healthy glow

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Coffee & Coconut Oil Scrub

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Ingredients:

1 teaspoon finely ground coffee

1 teaspoon of coconut oil

Method:
Mix the coffee and coconut oil together and apply using circular motions. Leave on for 15 to 60 minutes depending on personal preference.

Benefits:

Coffee -
Rich source of anti-oxidants
Stimulates the skin
Increases the production of collagen

Coconut Oil -
Suits all skin types
Deeply nourishing

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Egg & Aloe Vera

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Ingredients:

1 egg

2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel

Method:
Crack the egg into a bowl and add the aloe vera. Stir until you get a fluffy paste. Apply to your neck and face. Leave to dry for 15 - 20 minutes then dip a cotton cloth or flannel in cold water and remove.

Benefits:

Egg -

Brightening qualities
Promotes strong and wrinkle free skin

Aloe vera -

Moisturises
Fights ageing

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Cucumber

Placing slices of cucumber on to your eyes, is not only soothing and cooling, but is good for reducing dark circles under the eyes and puffiness.