This simple peppermint and aloe vera face mask soothes and invigorates facial skin, leaving it moisturized and supple. Use it once a week for great skin.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a great complimentary ingredient to peppermint as it is naturally soothing. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamins and helps to moisturize and support skin health. It is also wonderful for dry skin, especially when you have been out in the sun!
These two ingredients make an incredibly easy to make a face mask that is both soothing and invigorating. It is so easy and so worth it!
Herbs with this Aloe Vera Face Mask
It’s important to note that this aloe vera face mask recipe does not include essential oils. Peppermint essential oil is far more potent than the herb and does not work well in facial applications.
Additionally, there are no oil components to this recipe and it is water-based. Essential oils can’t be added to water-based recipes without an emulsifier because oil and water don’t mix. For this recipe, the herb brings the right amount of cooling and invigoration. Sometimes less is more!
Aloe Vera Face Mask Recipe
This simple peppermint and aloe vera face mask soothes and invigorates facial skin, leaving it moisturized and supple. Use it once a week for great skin.
Equipment
Food Processor
Mortar and pestle
bowl
Ingredients:
5-6 peppermint leaves
1 medium Aloe Vera leaf (about 6 inches long)
Instructions:
1. Pick and wash peppermint leaves and place in a food processor
2. Using a sharp knife, gently filet the skin lengthwise down the aloe vera leaf.
3. Scoop out the inner gel and add to a food processor
4. Pulse the food processor until peppermint leaves are roughly chopped and fully incorporated into the aloe. If you don’t have a food processor, you can manually chop the leaves and then grind them in the mortar and pestle.
To Use:
Wash and dry face.
Using clean hands, apply the mask taking care to avoid the eyes
Allow the mask to sit for 10-20 minutes
Using a cool cloth, gently wash off the mask
You can use this as a moisturizer or apply your favorite cream for even more hydration.
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