Almond Flour Face Mask

This has been one of my favourite masks to make recently! Not only is it ridiculously simple to create, it really works. This mask takes less that a minute to whip up and will help your skin to look clear, smooth, firm and bright!

How will almonds help my skin?

• One of the main reasons that almonds are so great for our skin is that they contain high amounts of Vitamin E, which many people know as a 'beauty vitamin'! Its nourishing and rejuvenating qualities make it perfect for topical use on the skin.

• Almonds also have a brightening effect on the skin, and over time they can even out skin tone, fading redness and pigmentation marks.

• If you are concerned about fine lines and wrinkles, almonds can help to keep these at bay. The main reason (apart from genetics and age) that these lines form on the skin is due to dehydration and damage from free radicals. The nutrients in almonds help to protect the skin from such damages, while the vitamin E gives the skin an intense moisture boost.

Whatever condition your skin is in right now, whether its oily, dry or combination, this mask will be suitable for you. However, my favourite time to use it is usually the morning after a big night out, when my skin can be particularly dehydrated! It's a real quick fix for dry and dull skin, and it also feels so lovely and soothing when you apply it to the face.

Almond Flour Face Mask

For this mask, you'll need only two ingredients

• Almond flour 
• Honey (preferably organic or Manuka honey)

Method

• Cleanse your skin completely of all make-up and any residue. Pat dry with towel.
• Get a small bowl and simply place in one tablespoon of almond flour, one teaspoon of honey, and half a teaspoon of water Mix well until it turns into a paste.
• It seem like a small amount but it's all you'll need to cover your entire face!
• Apply the mask to your face with a clean make-up brush or with clean fingers.
• Leave on the skin for about five minutes. After this time, you can go ahead and gently exfoliate the almond mask into your skin. This is a super gentle way of getting rid of dead skin cells and will help to achieve a brighter skin tone.
• Rinse the mask off your face to reveal beautifully smooth skin!
• Pop your favourite moisturiser on to lock in the goodness of the almonds. Or, for an extra moisture boost, you can apply a few drops of Sweet Almond Oil after rinsing the mask away.

So there you have it, an easy DIY mask for whenever your skin needs a little TLC! You can buy almond flour in most supermarkets. Aldi sell it for roughly €1.99 for 200 grams. It can also go by the name of ground almonds or almond powder, it's all the same!

Enjoy!

Sinéad

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