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Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:16 pm  |
| I was reading a beauty blog about a lady who uses fresh fruits and veggies as facial masks. She simply rubs the juices on her face, let's it sit for about 15 minutes, then rinses off. Have any of you done this before? I don't see why the acids and antioxidants wouldn't be good for you. Sounds like a simple, inexpensive mask to me! |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:24 pm |
| CindyLouise wrote: |
| I was reading a beauty blog about a lady who uses fresh fruits and veggies as facial masks. She simply rubs the juices on her face, let's it sit for about 15 minutes, then rinses off. Have any of you done this before? I don't see why the acids and antioxidants wouldn't be good for you. Sounds like a simple, inexpensive mask to me! |
Aubrey Organics got their start in a similar way, she did use a processor to blend fruits ect. to a mask like consistency. Many home treatments have been done this way for a very long time!  |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:08 pm |
I got the impression that using fruit masks used to be very common.
I really haven't done too much of this, mostly because I don't like the feeling of cold, wet, sticky stuff dripping down my neck!
What I've found though is that if you apply any kind of goopy mask and then cover with one of those paper masks you can get at japanese dollar stores, and maybe wet it first or mist it down as you go so it doesn't absorb all your goop, you can mask longer so more of it will absorb into your skin before it dries up.
There's also less chance of it dripping down your neck! |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:50 pm |
Ooh I'm getting pretty excited about this idea!
These are the fruit/veggie suggestions from the site:
Citrus: Lemon, orange, lime, tangerines – you can use the flesh/juice itself, or just rub the rinds on your face. Either way, don’t leave citrus on for more than 10-15 minutes. Also, it can cause photosensitivity (and lightening of the skin), so be wary of spending much time in the sun for a few hours after you’ve done this. Best for: Acneic and oily skin, as well as any skin with a lot of built-up dead skin cells. Be careful with broken skin, though.
Berries: Strawberries (great for any skin type, but especially acne), cranberry, grape (great for aging skin).
Fruits: Apples, mangoes, kiwi (especially!), papaya, banana, tomato (great for acne), pomegranate, pear.
Melons: Cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon (great for dry skin and age spots).
Veggies: Eggplant (great for moles, as it’s anti-cancer), avocado (for dry and aging skin), pumpkin, potato (fabulous for acne and oily skin), lettuce, cucumber (for sensitive and dry skin), onions (for acne and oily skin).
I'm just so darn paranoid about breaking out. I'd feel pretty silly rubbing fruit on my face and waking up the next day all pimply. What do you think the chances are of. Breaking out after doing this sort of thing? |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:05 pm |
| Call me skeptical but I just can't see any of this stuff being able to penetrate your skin to be able to do any good. |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:09 pm |
Why not? It'd be the same as any other topical. What about the way fruit enzyme peels work?
Everyone's skin is different, but I don't think fruit would generally break someone out due to clogging pores. But given that its acidic, it might irritate. And fruit is a common allergy, so don't apply anything you wouldn't eat. I sometimes get a reaction to apples, so I definitely wouldn't apply those. Maybe start with something you really like eating.
The onions sound like a big screaming NO to me.
I wouldn't go rubbing any of it in though... just gently apply it, especially if you're worried about sensitivity. |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:13 pm |
| jom wrote: |
| Call me skeptical but I just can't see any of this stuff being able to penetrate your skin to be able to do any good. |
As a mask they can have benefits, papaya and pineapple both have digestive enzymes that rid skin of dead cells.
Others like milk, yogurt...lactic acid. same avocados, honey and others moisturize.
I personally would not leave any on over night, I think of these just like any mask, temporary improvement in skin appearance, they are very cheap at least! Not replacing my proven topicals! |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:17 pm |
| LoriA wrote: |
| The onions sound like a big screaming NO to me. |
Hahahaha! I have no urge to put anything STINKY on my face anyways. Onions are definitely a no go. I have strawberries in my fridge right now! I might wait until my boyfriend isn't home, he'll think I'm crazy! |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:18 pm |
| LoriA wrote: |
Why not? It'd be the same as any other topical. What about the way fruit enzyme peels work?
Everyone's skin is different, but I don't think fruit would generally break someone out due to clogging pores. But given that its acidic, it might irritate. And fruit is a common allergy, so don't apply anything you wouldn't eat. I sometimes get a reaction to apples, so I definitely wouldn't apply those. Maybe start with something you really like eating.
The onions sound like a big screaming NO to me.
I wouldn't go rubbing any of it in though... just gently apply it, especially if you're worried about sensitivity. |
Aren't fruit enzyme masks usually a mixture of ingredients, not just the straight fruit on your face? I just can't see munching up an apple and applying it to your face and having that mixture be able to penetrate your skin. I think it would just sit on top of your skin. |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:25 pm |
DarkMoon, this is starting to sound a lot like the smoothie I made this evening, I should have saved some for my face!
Im definitely not expecting any miracles, I just think it would be a neat thing to try out. I've recently switched to a gel cleanser from a beaded exfoliating cleanser (vivier hexam), and I'm sure I could use some exfoliation. I'm hoping the acids from fruit might help. |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:29 pm |
| CindyLouise wrote: |
DarkMoon, this is starting to sound a lot like the smoothie I made this evening, I should have saved some for my face!
Im definitely not expecting any miracles, I just think it would be a neat thing to try out. I've recently switched to a gel cleanser from a beaded exfoliating cleanser (vivier hexam), and I'm sure I could use some exfoliation. I'm hoping the acids from fruit might help. |
For me personally I have found that they do, you can even blend nonfat dry milk into your fruit mix and that adds the lactic acid plus helps to thicken it more to a paste....no dripping! |
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Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:33 pm |
| You don't think that milk or powdered milk could be comedogenic? I definitely don't have powdered milk in the house, but i like the idea of thickening the fruit juices with it! I think I'll have to do some research on this. I have the feeling that I'm going to buying some powered milk this weekend. The knowledge you guys have is so great for a newcomer like me! I appreciate everyone's comments and suggestions. And DarkMoon, I officially think you are a beauty genius! |
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Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:35 am |
CindyLouise,
You are too sweet, I am no beauty genius, just been around a good while!
To answer Nonfat Dry Milk is more drying than anything, I knew girls who used it alone as a mask (in a mix with water) to prevent breakouts, the non fat part is what I believe makes it not comedogenic in any way.
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Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:12 am |
| CindyLouise wrote: |
| I was reading a beauty blog about a lady who uses fresh fruits and veggies as facial masks. Have any of you done this before? I don't see why the acids and antioxidants wouldn't be good for you. Sounds like a simple, inexpensive mask to me! |
I have a feeling you will enjoy this thread 
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=33290&highlight=spa+recipes |
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Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:09 pm |
| Be careful of using fruit acids on your skin if you have rosacea. |
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Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:07 pm |
Kassy:
I want to try PINEAPPLE + CARROT MASK
on my sensitive face. I want to know I should use fresh pineapple or from the can.
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Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:05 pm |
Kassy , thanks so much for the link! I haven't gone through the whole thing yet, but I can't wait to read everyone's ideas.
Just an update for everyone - I was reading on that food on your face blog again, and found a recipe for nutmeg and milk. It had countless rave reviews. I was impulsive and tried it out immediately. The instructions said to mix The ingredients (I used almond milk), and gently exfoliate your face with it, then leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes. I had it on my face for about 45 seconds and it started burning. I rinsed it off right away, but couldn't rinse away this awful greasy film on my skin. I had to use my cleanser again to get it off. I was hoping that my first homemade experience would be fun, but I ended up with a burny face and a very dirty sink. Oh well, I wont let this discourage me! Next week I'll try something else! |
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:34 am |
| I have done yogurt masks before, they are very calming. I may add some fruit in, or better yet use the fruit yogurt because I'm lazy. |
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:12 pm |
| CindyLouise wrote: |
Kassy , thanks so much for the link! I haven't gone through the whole thing yet, but I can't wait to read everyone's ideas.
Just an update for everyone - I was reading on that food on your face blog again, and found a recipe for nutmeg and milk. It had countless rave reviews. I was impulsive and tried it out immediately. The instructions said to mix The ingredients (I used almond milk), and gently exfoliate your face with it, then leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes. I had it on my face for about 45 seconds and it started burning. I rinsed it off right away, but couldn't rinse away this awful greasy film on my skin. I had to use my cleanser again to get it off. I was hoping that my first homemade experience would be fun, but I ended up with a burny face and a very dirty sink. Oh well, I wont let this discourage me! Next week I'll try something else! |
Ooooh, it's never a good sign when you feel a "burn" from skin or hair care products..
Hopefully it won't happen again with different products, but if it does, instead of compounding the inflammation with more cleanser, just put some apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball, which will remove any remnants of product, and also repair the acid mantle...
Hope all is well now  |
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:15 pm |
| Ava with wings wrote: |
| I have done yogurt masks before, they are very calming. I may add some fruit in, or better yet use the fruit yogurt because I'm lazy. |
Go for the fresh fruit added to "plain" yogurt... Who needs all that 'fructose' or other sweeteners on their lovely face? (Not to mention food coloring...LOL |
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:27 pm |
| beauty mask wrote: |
Kassy:
I want to try PINEAPPLE + CARROT MASK
on my sensitive face. I want to know I should use fresh pineapple or from the can.
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I could have sworn "DarkMoon" answered this for you and said to use fresh pineapple...
I totally agree with "fresh" and that goes for any of the home spa fruit facials/masks.
Just be really careful with the pineapple.. The enzymes in it go to work quickly to remove the dead skin cells and sebum from the stratum corneum..(top layer of the epidermis)..
For sensitive skin just start out with a minute or two (if you don't feel any burning)... You can progress from there as you see how your skin reacts.. Once a month can even be beneficial. |
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:33 pm |
| Kassy_A wrote: |
| beauty mask wrote: |
Kassy:
I want to try PINEAPPLE + CARROT MASK
on my sensitive face. I want to know I should use fresh pineapple or from the can.
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I could have sworn "DarkMoon" answered this for you and said to use fresh pineapple...
I totally agree with "fresh" and that goes for any of the home spa fruit facials/masks.
Just be really careful with the pineapple.. The enzymes in it go to work quickly to remove the dead skin cells and sebum from the stratum corneum..(top layer of the epidermis)..
For sensitive skin just start out with a minute or two (if you don't feel any burning)... You can progress from there as you see how your skin reacts.. Once a month can even be beneficial. |
LOL. Kassy I did respond to beauty mask on the Home Spa Recipe thread and gave her the same advice basically!
I just didn't want you to think you were imagining things!  |
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:36 pm |
LMAO!!!
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:38 pm |
Tag you're it! LOL.
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:53 pm |
Thanks for the advice Kassy_A. My skin has recovered. I've never tried apple cider vinegar. Is the overall idea to use it as a toner/astringent?
I think I want my next mask to be something simple, like mashed strawberries. Or maybe that is too simple? |
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