facial masks

Almond mask:  Blend 2 ounces blanched almonds to the consistency of grated cheese.  Add a few drops of water, if necessary.  Yields 1/2 cup.

Oatmeal mask:  Blend 1 cup of oatmeal until powdery.  Yields 3/4 cup powdered meal.  Add a few drops of water.

* Blanched almonds and oatmeal have proven very effective.  However, for those sensitive to nuts and grains, we recommend that you prepare your mask with peanuts, soybeans, sunflower seed, potato or millet meal, or any other meal that can be tolerated.

Avocado mask:  Beat together 1 tablespoon ripe avocado and a few drops of lemon juice.  Apply to freshly scrubbed face and throat.  Leave on 30 minutes; rinse with warm, then cool, water.

Milk of Magnesia mask:  Apply plain milk of magnesia over face and neck.

Another method of cleaning the face is to steam the face with hot towels which have been dampened in a solution of vinegar and 1 quart of water.  Wipe off layers of dead skin.
 
* If sensitive to vinegar, substitute home-made lemon juice.