Good skin care is a passion of mine. I’m always lecturing anyone who will listen about washing their makeup off before bed, using sunscreen, moisturizer, or a good mask treatment.
Kenzo sent me a sample of their new Kenzoki: Marshmallow Mask to try for review. Here are a few points about me that you might not be aware of 1) I love Kenzo and 2) I will try anything with the word “Marshmallow” in the name.

Kenzoki: Marshmallow Maskis part of Kenzo’s Sensual Rice line (I tried the Barefeet Fantasy Food Creamfrom the same line). The mask is designed for use by …read more

Are you familiar with Queen Helene? No, she’s not a member of any of the royal families (well, not that I know of anyway haha).  Queen Helene is a health and beauty brand that’s been around for over 75 years. You might have even passed by the products whilst picking up your drugstore essentials. The products are made with and inspired by nature so they don’t contain any harsh chemicals or additives.
One of the top products in the line is the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. It’s marketed as the original natural home treatment to dry up pimples, get rid …read more

This recipe is good enough to eat, but actually it’s for your skin. If your face is dehydrated or just looking a little dull, this facial mask, fortified with cocoa powder, will rejuvenate your skin and leave it feeling extra soft. This homemade mask is recommended for normal or dry skin.
Ingredients

1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 tbsp. heavy cream
3 tsp. cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup rolled oats

Directions

Mix all ingredients together in your blender.
Smooth the mask all over your face.
Relax for 20 minutes in the bath and then rinse with warm water.

Do you know any recipes for good homemade facial masks or other …read more

Your can turn your bath into a home spa by creating homemade beauty treatments with honey. Here are three fabulous recipes that you should try — a firming mask, a polish (body or face) and an exfoliating mask. These recipes are courtesy of the National Honey Board.
Firming Face Mask
Ingredients

1 Tablespoon honey
1 egg white
1 teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores)
approx. 1/4 cup flour

Directions

Whisk together all ingredients and enough flour to form a paste (approximately 1/4 cup).
Smooth over face and throat.
Leave on 10 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water.

Honey Peanut Polish
Ingredients

1 apricot
1 ripe pear
1/2 plum
3 tsp. honey
1/2 cup …read more

If you don’t have the extra cash to spend at the spa right now, you can pampering yourself at home. I love experimenting with homemade spa treatments. Here are a couple beauty recipes that work really well for me. If you have any homemade beauty recipes or tips, please leave them in the comments below.
Easy Peach Facial Mask
This mask reduces oil and tightens pores. It helps smooth your skin.
Ingredients:

1 ripe peach – peeled and pitted
1 egg white

Directions:

Mix peach and egg white together in a blender until smooth.
Pat the mixture all over you face.
Leave on for 45 minutes.
Rinse off with cool …read more

Do you have three minutes to spare? Three minutes, once a week is all you need to make-over your skin. La Prairie Cellular 3-Minute Peel is an easy way to betray your real age.

The ‘professional level’ of exfoliants instantly repair your skin by shrinking your pores to reveal radiant skin.  La Prairie Cellular 3-Minute Peel will leave your skin smooth, even toned and those pesky lines will disappear.  It’s formulated with AHAs, BHAs, salicylic acid, fruit acids which act to remove dead surface cells and dirt. All you need to do is spread it on with the handy brush, allow …read more

I wrote about the funny looking but effective SK-II facial masks earlier but today we’ll focus on the traditional facial masks we all know and love.  By applying the right type of facial mask to your skin, you will look healthier and radiant in a matter of minutes.
Here are some tips to keep in mind before you try any facial masks or treatments:
- Before you apply any type of facial treatment make sure to do a skin test first to see if you’re allergic. Last thing you want is to walk around with a red, blotchy face!
- Make sure your …read more

When you think of face masks you probably think of some thick, creamy mixture you spread on your face and leave on for a few minutes, correct? Well, what if I told you that giving yourself a luxurious facial doesn’t have to be so messy?  Really, who wants to or has time to, clean up all that mess in the sink or shower? I know I don’t! Here are a couple really easy to use facial masks from SK-II.
Ok, it does look a bit… scary but think of the benefits! This SK-II Facial Whitening Mask is a moisture boosting facial …read more

Today is the last day to take advantage of Origins Free Facial Mask offer.  Choose one of 3 masks – No Puffery, a cooking mask that soothes puffy eyes, Clear Improvement, a pore-clearing charcoal mask, or Plantidote Mega-Mushroom, a mask to calm the skin. In addition, get 4 additional Origins samples and free shipping. This offer works with any Origins online product order.
If you are looking for a good facial cleanser, I recommend Checks and Balances. Formulated for combination skin, Origins Checks and Balances is a gentle, “frothy face wash,” that uses Wheat Protein to balance the skin. The addition …read more