Jennifer McCartney - 101 DIY face masks: fun, healthy, all-natural masks for every skin type

JENNIFER McCARTNEY

The Countryman Press

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Disclaimer

Some people may be allergic to some of the ingredients used to make these masks. Consult your doctor if you suspect that you may be allergic to any ingredient. Test each mask on a small patch of skin before you apply it to your entire face. Read the descriptions of the different ingredients to be sure that you know which ones may cause adverse skin reactions even if you are not allergic to them. Consult your doctor before using any of these masks if you are currently using any skin medication to make sure that the combination of that medication and the ingredients in the masks will not injure your skin. Consult your doctor if you have a bad skin reaction to any mask. Before letting children make and use any of these masks, make sure that none of them is known to be allergic to the ingredients.

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF FACE MASKING.

WERE GLAD YOURE HERE.

Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.

Coco Chanel

101 DIY Face Masks is a fun, easy-to-follow guide for creating amazing face masks in the comfort of your own home. The book will teach you how to make your own cotton sheet masks and infuse them with proven homeopathic ingredients found in your kitchen cupboards. Youll also find recipes for traditional masks that get applied straight to your skin, specialty masks for special occasions, and even masks for your lips and hair.

Save money while knowing exactly what youre putting on your face! No more parabens or unpronounceable chemicals! Instead, enjoy the beneficial effects of ingredients like honey, milk, avocado, egg whites, rose water, aloe vera, and even pumpkin. Learn the benefits of each ingredient and how it worksthen get to work mixing and masking. With color photos and step-by-step instructions, its an easy way to have fun and keep your skin healthy without breaking the bank. Each mask does something awesome for your skinhydrating, brightening, antiaging, tightening, calming, etc.and so the recipes in each chapter are organized by that primary benefit. Youll find mask ideas for all ages and skin issues!

• SOOTHING & SOFTENING Irritated, angry skin? Then the Bee Calm Honey + Tea Mask is a must-try ().

• BRIGHTENING & REFRESHING Dull, oily skin? You need a Brighten-My-Day Lemon Control Mask ().

• HEALING & ANTIAGING Dry and peeling winter skin? You definitely need a Coconut Glam Glow Mask ().

WHAT IS A SHEET MASK? A sheet mask is simply a piece of cotton or other material that is shaped to the face and infused with beautifying ingredients. While traditional masks are applied directly to the face and must therefore be thick enough to stick to the skin, a sheet mask can use lighter, more liquid ingredients.

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• CLARIFYING & CLEANSING Grimy-feeling skin (you know that feeling when your face is covered in yuck and grime at the end of a long day out)? Try the Clay + Charcoal Pore Cleansing Mask ().

• HYDRATING & NOURISHING Hungover and dehydrated skin? Try the Charcoal + Aloe Detox-So-I-Can-Retox Mask ().

DIY masks make the perfect slumber party activity. Theyre fun for all agesa kids birthday party or your next bachelorette party. Just dont forget to snap a selfie!

Of course, everyones skin has different needs, sensitivities, and preferences. Play around and have fun until you find what works for you. Remember skincare is a great opportunity for self-care. So slather on a mask, curl up with a good book, and enjoy your me time!

The only things you need to make great masks are easy to find and super affordable. You probably already own most, if not all, of them!

• small aluminum or glass bowl for mixing
• hair dye brush for applying traditional masks (optional)
• cotton sheet mask (see for instructions on making your own)
• washcloth
• fork for mashing
• spoon for mixing
• zipper sandwich bag or small jar with screw-top lid for storing extra mask liquid

Invest in your skin. It is going to represent you for a very long time.

Linden Tyler

Most of the face masks in this book can be made with common ingredients found in your fridge or pantry. A few ingredients, like activated charcoal or aloe vera gel, may or may not already be in one of your cupboards, but they can be easily found at your local health food store or online. The common denominator of all the ingredients is that theyre affordable. That means its easy to experiment with different recipes to find what truly works best for your skin.

Activated Charcoal

Although activated charcoal is a trendy skincare ingredient now, there are limited studies about the benefits of charcoal for cleansing or detoxing skin. Its main known medical benefits are related to oral consumption and not topical use. But it is thought that with topical use, the charcoal draws out impurities from the skinmaking it a great ingredient if you want to reduce the appearance of pores and get rid of blackheads.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera, which can be found as a topical gel at any drugstore, is packed with beneficial ingredients including vitamins A, B12, C, and E, as well as folic acid, amino acids, and fatty acids. It speeds wound healing, aids in the development of collagen, softens skin, and acts as an antiseptic, making it great for antiaging and problem skin. Fun fact: the word