Wonderful Mask Indian recipes

Monisha Bharadwaj, the author of India's beauty secrets (Kylie Cathie, 2008), suggest these wonderful Indian recipes for fun home facials that you can whip up in a flash.

1. Yoghurt and Lemon Mask
   This mask is ideal for Kapha types (oily skin, thick in texture with large pores; prone to breakouts). egg white is cleansing, honey is soothing and antibacterial and lemon tones skin.
   Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, juice of 1/2 lemon, 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt and 1 egg white. Apply to face and neck and lie down for 15 minutes. rinse off.


2. Hydrating Mask
   This suits dry, Vata type skin (dry, thin, sensitive skin; susceptible to dullness and wrinkles). Honey has a hydrating and humectant effect (meaning it helps to "lock" moisture into skin) and egg yolk is rich in vitamins A, D, and E and Amino acids, which boost a tired, lacklustre complexion.
   Buff off dead skin with 1 teaspoon of raw oatmeal. This reveals new, fresh skin cells that will be receptive to mousturising. Mix together 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply to face and neck and lie down for 15 minutes. Rinse off.


3. Herbal Steam
   Indian women regularly practise facial steaming at home. It's an effective and inexpensive means of opening and cleansing the pores, so they can be emptied of oil and dirt; it's also very calming to the mind and spirit.
   Fill bowl with boiling water and add 1 teaspoon each of; grated citrus peel, tulsi powdered fennel seed, lemon balm and peppermint. Tent your head with a towel and lean over the aromatic steam, inhaling deeply. Stay hthere for 10 minutes, then rinse face with cool water.

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