Easy Peach Facial Mask Recipes

07/27/2011

Nothing says summertime more than Peaches, and there’s nothing better than a perfectly ripe peach (especially when it’s warm and added on top of organic coconut ice cream..mmmmm)
Peaches are delicious to eat, but they are also really wonderful for your skin as well! Peaches contain natural alpha hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate and cleanse the skin, as well as Vitamins A and C to strengthen and protect your skin. Using this fruit on your skin once a week during the summer can help keep your skin as smooth and soft as, well, a peach!

You can actually just peel a peach and rub the inside of the skin on your face and leave it for about an hour before rinsing…but if you want more creative mask recipes, here are our three favorites:

Peach Hydration Mask
½ ripe organic peach, peeled and pitted
1 tbsp raw organic honey (for sensitive skins, or those with allergies to honey – substitute honey with organic plain yogurt!)
1 tbsp oatmeal

1. Mash peach in blender or using food processor, adding in just a bit of water to help the process
2. Combine peach, honey and oatmeal and apply to clean, damp skin, leaving on for approx 20-30 minutes before rinsing.
3. Follow with moisturizer of choice.

Firming Peach Mask
½ ripe organic peach, peeled and pitted
1 eggwhite

1. Combine both in a food processor with a bit of water until thoroughly combined and apply to clean, damp skin for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Rinse and follow with serum or moisturizer of choice.

Exfoliating Peach and Pineapple Mask
½ ripe organic peach, peeled and pitted
2 large pieces of pineapple
1 tbsp raw organic honey

1. Add both into food processor or blender with a small amount of water and blend until fairly smooth.
2. Combine fruits with honey and apply to clean, damp skin for 20 minutes.
3. Rinse and follow with serum or moisturizer of choice.