2023, what a year it’s been! If you’re able to slow down, this December is the ideal time to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself this festive season with an ultra-soothing spa treatment at tranquil Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.
“We are open every day” says Granny Mouse GM Sean Granger “And, we have a super spa special that runs until the end of January 2024 that includes: a welcome drink, 60-minute full body hot stone massage, hot breakfast or lunch and a drink or water”.
If, however, you’d like some at-home cooling summer spa treatments, the Granny Mouse Spa manager has tasty, super simple tips which require ingredients that you may have around your home.
Fruits are rich in nutrients like vitamins and minerals necessary for your body’s overall health and beautiful, clear, and glowing skin. That’s why fruit face masks for glowing skin are so popular. They provide your skin with all the natural nutrients and help you avoid chemical-based facials. Using fruit masks offers therapeutic advantages to your skin. They also relax and destress your skin. These are some of the most significant benefits that make these cost-effective and natural fruit facials preferable.
Banana Face Mask
Banana contains vitamin B6, vitamin C, silica, potassium, and other nutrients that are vital for the elasticity and integrity of the skin. A banana mask helps clear hyperpigmentation and protects the skin from sun damage. It is a perfect ingredient for dry and sensitive skin.
You Will Need:
- ½ banana
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Mash the banana and add the honey and lemon juice to it. Mix well and apply the pack on clean skin. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and wash it off.
Note: Avoid using lemon juice if you have dry and sensitive skin.
Tomato Face Mask
Tomatoes contain lycopene, powerful antioxidants, and vitamins B, C, and E. These nutrients help maintain your skin by absorbing more oxygen, which not only delays aging but also protects the skin against the harmful UV rays. Tomatoes help in reducing tan and brightening the skin as well. However, there is insufficient scientific evidence to prove their effect on the skin when applied topically.
You Will Need:
- 1 tomato
- 1 tablespoon oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon yogurt
Directions:
Blend the tomatoes into a smooth and pulpy consistency.
Add the oatmeal and yogurt to the tomatoes.
Apply this mask to your face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off.
Caution: Yogurt contains lactic acid. If you have sensitive skin, avoid using it.
Tips To Keep in Mind Before Using Fruit Facials
Make sure the masks are always applied on skin that is cleansed and exfoliated. Exfoliation will not only remove dead skin but also enhance blood circulation, which will improve the results of the pack.
Make sure you blend the fruit well so that you can extract as much pulp as possible.
Make sure your mind is relaxed when you do the facial treatment. You need to sit still when you apply the pack. Not only will it allow the pack to rest and prevent it from sliding off your face, but it will also help you calm down and unwind.
Make sure you are wearing old clothes as fruit packs tend to be messy.
Some fruit pulps are extremely fluid; they will not remain on your skin. To thicken the paste, you can add oats to the fruit pulp.
When you apply a pack, you should cover both the face and the neck, as they are both exposed to the environment equally.
Avoid heading out in the sun a day or two after applying these fruit face packs. Give your skin ample time to rejuvenate after the face packs. Apply sunscreen and use sun protection gear such as scarves, hats, etc.