This mask nourishes the skin, helps heal imperfections and provides a deep cleanse. MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP (ENOUGH FOR ABOUT 16 APPLICATIONS)
• 1/4 cup whole oats
• 1/4 cup comfrey leaf
• 1/4 cup calendula petals
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chamomile
1. Powder all dry ingredients and mix well. Store facial mask base in an airtight container.
2. Mix 1 tablespoon warm whole milk with 1 tablespoon facial mask base. Stir until thick and creamy. Adjust the amount of powder to achieve a consistency of your liking. Apply to face and relax for 20 minutes. The mask draws out toxins while it dries. Rinse with pure water and apply moisturizer.
Marguerite King is a medicinal herbalist specializing in herbal skin care. She owns and operates The Herb Patch Nursery and Soapworks in Pocatello, Idaho.
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