Skincare Sunday: Get that 2024 glow with these tooty fruity facial masks

ME time is a necessity. Self-care is non-negotiable.

While the budget may be tight for some this Janu’worry’, and spa days are a dream at present, there are still ways to get your skin rejuvenated, especially after all the December sun-kissing it’s been doing.

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Granny Mouse Spa offers these easy fruity face mask recipes for those who can’t make it to the spa.

Granny Mouse general manager Sean Granger said fruit is rich in nutrients like vitamins and minerals necessary for your body’s overall health and beautiful, clear and glowing skin.

“That’s why fruit face masks for glowing skin are so popular. They provide your skin with all the natural nutrients and help you avoid chemical-based facials. Using fruit masks offers therapeutic advantages to your skin. They also relax and de-stress your skin. These are some of the most significant benefits that make these cost-effective and natural fruit facials preferable,” said Granger.

Banana Face Mask

Bananas contain vitamin B6, vitamin C, silica, potassium and other nutrients that are vital for the elasticity and integrity of the skin. A banana mask helps clear hyperpigmentation and protects the skin from sun damage. It is a perfect ingredient for dry and sensitive skin.

Ingredients:
½ banana
½ teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:
Mash the banana, and add the honey and lemon juice to it. Mix well, and apply the pack on clean skin. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, and wash it off.
Avoid using lemon juice if you have dry and sensitive skin.

Tomato Face Mask

Tomatoes contain lycopene, powerful antioxidants and vitamins B, C and E. These nutrients help maintain your skin by absorbing more oxygen, which not only delays aging but also protects the skin against harmful UV rays. Tomatoes help in reducing a tan and brightening the skin, as well.

Ingredients:
1 tomato
1 tablespoon oatmeal
1 teaspoon yoghurt

Directions:
Blend the tomatoes into a smooth and pulpy consistency.
Add the oatmeal and yoghurt to the tomatoes. Apply this mask to your face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off. Yoghurt contains lactic acid. If you have sensitive skin, avoid using it.

Tips to keep in mind before using fruit facials

1. Make sure the masks are always applied on skin that is cleansed and exfoliated. Exfoliation will not only remove dead skin but also enhance blood circulation, which will improve the results of the pack.

2. Make sure you blend the fruit well so you can extract as much pulp as possible.

3. You need to sit still when you apply the pack. Not only will it allow the pack to rest and prevent it from sliding off your face, but it will also help you calm down and unwind.

4. Make sure you are wearing old clothes as fruit packs tend to be messy.

5. Some fruit pulps are extremely fluid; they will not remain on your skin. To thicken the paste, you can add oats to the fruit pulp.

6. Avoid going out in the sun for a day or two after applying these fruit face packs.