Homemade All natural face masks

I have always spent a lot of money on my skin and always purchased the packaged face masks, I realized how over time buying these really starts to add up. Spending 3-4 dollars on each masks, which I normally do 2-3 face masks per week. Many times I wouldn't do a mask because it would frustrate me how much money I was spending per month. Thankfully I came across these amazing homemade masks that will be good for at least 4-5 uses if stored properly. I always use all natural ingredients in my face masks because I love being close to nature and plant based. In my opinion its very important to be as natural as possible because our body can process natural ingredients more than anything, and when staying as natural as possible this will help our body to work as efficient as possible which in the long run will make us feel and look our best. Remember if you try any of these masks please let me know how they worked for you and what your favorite is! 

I have really been liking the affects that tomatoes have on my skin, they have prevented my acne from spreading and also clear acne scars, and best of all clear redness and pigmentation.  I found this chart with all the benefits of tomatoes. 

Vitamin A	Fades dark spots and blemishes. Smoothens out rough skin
B-vitamins	Slow down the aging process of skin. Fight off free radicals that cause fine lines and damage to healthy skin cells.
Vitamin C	Helps build up collagen and maintain skin tautness and elasticity.
Calcium	Composes the uppermost layer of skin. Heals dry withered skin.
Potassium	Solves dry skin by moisturizing and hydrating skin cells
Magnesium	For youthful radiant skin. Slows down the aging process of skin.

Mask one: Lemon and tomato

This mask is to fade blemishes and lighten your skin tone. Both lemon and tomato have natural skin lightening properties which can help even out skin discoloration, hyperpigmentation and lighten acne scars. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe tomato (if you want to make more than one facial double the ingredients)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions
Blend 1/2 a tomato into a smooth puree. Combine the tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Using a cotton ball, apply the mixture to face. Let it penetrate for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse off with cold water. Pat dry. Apply a drop of olive oil to moisturize. (remember the key is to use all natural ingredients) 

2. Skin Brightening Tomato Honey Face Mask

Brighten dull skin with a brightening tomato and honey face mask. Tomato has a rich lycopene content which can slightly tan your skin giving you a beautiful glow. Tomato will also protect your skin from UV lights, making it a natural sunscreen. Honey has skin lightening and brightening properties. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe tomato
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions
Blend the tomato till you get a smooth puree. Stir in the honey and mix well. Apply the mixture onto your face. Sit for 15 minutes to allow the mixture to do the work. After 15 minutes, wash off with cold water. Pat your face dry.

3. Skin Rejuvenating Tomato Cucumber Face Mask

Rejuvenate your skin with refreshing and very hydrating cucumber. Both cucumber and tomato are natural astringents which help tighten and minimize large pores. Cucumber is composed of 95 percent water and will hydrate oily skin, preventing further oilyness as well as water dry withered skin back to its previous smoothness. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe tomato
• 1/4 cucumber

Directions
Wash and peel 1/4 a cucumber. Blend it to a fine pulp with 1/2 tomato.

Apply the mixture to your skin in a gentle circular motion. Let penetrate for 15 minutes.

Rinse with cold water. Pat dry.