Clarifying Mask

This page was contributed by Dr.   Kayla Kaiser

Some time ago, I unveiled my skin care regimen. Some of the products can be substituted with the recipes on this site. One such example is the Alba Botanical Deep Sea Facial Mask (US$9.99, 4 oz) which can be substituted for this Yogurt-Oatmeal-Honey Clarifying Mask. 

 If you make a mask at home with ingredients you have already, this promotes sustainability by eliminating the supply chain and other energy associated with manufacturing.  It will contain fewer (or no) preservatives.

One simple mask we used on New Year's (Dec 2010/Jan 2011) when we were in the Kaiser Wellness Center ~ La Jolla needs only Oatmeal, Yogurt, and Honey. Our guests for that weekend were Anna and Andrew.

We combined the oatmeal, yogurt and honey for a chunky facial clarifying mask. We spread it on our faces and neck and waited about 15 minutes before washing it off.

Afterwards, we felt like toxins had been drawn out of our skin, and our pores looked noticably smaller, while the moisture of our skin was enhanced.

More benefits of this type of mask can be found here:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/523111-benefits-of-a-yogurt-oatmeal-honey-mask/