How to Make Your Own Exfoliating Facial Mask

by KiK Beauty Editor, Nicole Webster

Today we will be making an exfoliating antioxidant rich mask. This is a great way to naturally remove dead skin cells and reveal healthy glowing skin, while adding the benefits of natural antioxidents to really revitalize the skin.

You will need the follow:

Plain non fat or low fat yogurt.  
I prefer greek yogurt because it is more rich and dense in texture.  Yogurt contains lactic acid, which softens the skin, reduces wrinkles and hydrates dry areas. 

Liquid/soft honey. 

Natural antioxidant and anti-microbial properties help to protect the skin from the damage of the sun's rays, supports the skin's ability to rejuvenate and refresh depleted skin, leaving it feeling silky soft and supple.

Quick oats. 

An amazing natural beauty enhancer. They soothe and heal the skin, while reducing inflammation. Inflammation is one of the number one causes of premature aging, and

Because oats are slightly rough, they are one of nature's most amazing exfoliates. They soften the skin, making it super duper silky smooth.

Vitamin E.  Vitamin e is vital in protecting skin cells from ultra violet light, pollution, drugs, and other elements that produce cell damaging free radicals. It also plays a role in the anti-aging of skin. It helps skin look younger by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

DIRECTIONS:

In a small glass bowl, put about 1-2 tablespoons of plain low fat yogurt or enough to cover your face.  Add a teaspoon of honey.  Grind 1 tsp. or a tbsp if you prefer more granules of quick oats into a fine powder. This can be done using a coffee grinder or a the magic bullet.  Add grounded oats to the yogurt and honey mixture, then use the contents of 2 capsules of vitamine E. Open them and add the oil to the mixture or if your vitamine E already comes in a liquid form then add half a teaspoon of the oil.  Mix all ingredients together until you get a smooth pasty consistency.  Apply to face, massaging for about a minute to exfoliate the skin and then let sit for 15 minutes then rinse! Enjoy smooth, soft and supple skin.

This can be done one to two times a week.