3 Cinco De Mayo Inspired Face Masks

It's #tacotuesday and what goes best with our tacos-Margaritas! But those lime wedges aren't just a pretty decoration. The twist of citrus is full of vitamin C, antioxidants, and citric acid. It can naturally help brighten your skin, tighten your pores, strengthen your skin, fight free radicals, and promote skin elasticity. Let's also talk about spice-Cayenne Pepper! This hot to trot spice increase blood flow and circulation as well as having other acne fighting properties. Combine those with other at home ingredients and you have a powerful DIY mask in minutes.

Here are a few #cincodemayo face mask recipes to do at home:

LEMON+TURMERIC+GREEN TEA MASK

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons green tea

• A pinch of turmeric powder

• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  

Directions:

1. Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix well.

2. Apply the lemon face mask to your face with a cotton ball. Let it dry for three minutes.

3. When the mask is dry, use another cotton ball to pat on another layer of the mixture and let dry for three minutes. Repeat the procedure until all of the face mask mixture is done. Let the final coat of the face mask settle for 10 minutes.

4. When the time is up, wash the mask off with cool water. Pat your face dry with a towel.

Recipe provided by Bellatory.

LIME+SUGAR+HONEY SCRUB

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp brown/white sugar

• 1/4 tsp lime juice

• 1 tsp honey

Directions:

1. Put 1 tablespoon of brown or white sugar into a small bowl. Mix in 1/4 teaspoon lime juice, then thoroughly mix in 1 teaspoon of honey.

2. Gently apply the scrub to your facial skin, moving your fingers in small circles. Rinse your face with lukewarm water and carefully pat dry. (Some people have an undesirable reaction to new things applied to the face, so test a small area of skin elsewhere on your body before you go all out with your new face mask.)

Recipe provided by Leaf.tv

CAYENNE+AVOCADO MASK

Ingredients:

• 1/2 avocado

• 1 tsp of cayenne pepper (1/2 for sensitive skin)

• 1 tsp of raw cacao powder

Directions:

1. Mix raw cacao and cayenne pepper, then add avocado and blend until smooth.

2. Apply a thick layer and let set for 10-15 minutes. (AVOID EYE AREA and if burning starts, immediately rinse)

3. Rinse & Pat Dry

Recipe provided by Maddog 357