I wanted to share an easy recipe for a delicious pineapple face mask. It reads more like a smoothie recipe, than a skin care recipe. (Light bulb moment!) It will produce the smoothest, glowiest, glass skin possible with just a few kitchen ingredients, that you probably already have lying around. I use this mask for softening, exfoliation and removing dark spots on the face. I find that it also helps relieve facial tension, which is a huge contributor to premature aging of skin. This mask can be used a couple times a week to improve your skin’s appearance for better makeup free, summer skin. Here’s the list of ingredients that you will need:
Ingredients
- Pineapple Powder (You can substitute fresh pineapple, crushed)
- Ground Coriander
- Raw Honey
- Coconut Milk
- Coconut Oil, melted
Benefits for Skin:
Pineapple
The skin soothing benefits of pineapple are well proven. Pineapple is known to even out skin tone, remove unwanted pigmentation in skin, and revive a healthy glow. If your skin is looking and feeling a bit lackluster, try this mask twice a week, and get ready to see your skin glowing again. Don’t go overboard though, pineapple can be drying to the skin if used too frequently. The next ingredients in our list are designed to combat that.
Coriander
The benefits of coriander for the skin abound. It is loaded with antioxidants. It helps ward off breakouts. It can help delay wrinkles and offset fine lines. We are using it in this recipe to combat and protect against stress and degeneration of skin. If you do not have ground coriander, fresh cilantro will do just fine. Just crush and add to the pineapple.
Raw honey
Honey is an ancient skin care ingredient. It is so good for your skin that it’s the preferred facial cleanser of many. Honey nurtures the skin like nothing else. It is an antibacterial, humectant, ultra-soothing balm that fights breakouts, redness and dryness all at once.
Coconut Milk
Coconut Milk is very high in Vitamin C, which is vital for skin health. It fights age spots, and wrinkles. It gives skin a firmer appearance. It is high in copper, which is essential for collagen production, and lauric acid for antimicrobial properties.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has too many skin benefits to count. It is necessary for collagen production, to retain skin’s elasticity and leaves skin hydrated for 24 hrs after use. It reduces inflammation, and protects against harmful free radicals.It also heals wounds and treats acne.
Mix Recipe:
In small bowl, add a tbsp of powdered pineapple and a tsp. of ground coriander. Mix until well combined. Add a tsp of Honey, mix well. Melt a tsp of coconut oil, in microwave, and add to recipe. Mix. Add a tsp. of coconut milk and blend until smooth. First, make sure your face is clean and free of makeup. Apply to face and neck and leave on for 5-10 minutes. (If your skin is sensitive, you might want to test it on your hand first to make sure it doesn’t bother you. If it makes your skin red, you could lessen the amount of pineapple powder in the recipe and try it again.) Lie back and let the mask do it’s work. Rinse off with warm water. Follow this mask with a hydrating massage. I love to use raw shea butter and aloe. This makes a great night time routine.
Please give this recipe a try and let me know what you think in the comments. Enjoy your lovely summer skin!
