Thursday, June 23, 2011

Homemade Fruit Masks

APRICOTS AND CREAM MASK

1 cup (120 g) unsweetened dried apricots

1 cup (240 ml) warm water

2 tablespoons (10 g) nonfat milk powder

2 tablespoons (10 g) uncooked oats

YIELD: 2 1/2 cups (600 g)

1. Soak dried apricots in warm water until soft.

2. Place apricots with soaking water and the rest of the ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure lid.

3. Select Variable 1.

4. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

5. Blend for 30 seconds. 6. Apply to face and let mask dry, about 15-20 minutes. 7. Wipe off with a damp wash cloth.


ALMOND PEACH MASK

1/2 cucumber 1 tablespoon plain yogurt

1/2 cup (77 g) fresh sliced peaches

1 tablespoon raw almonds 1 tablespoon honey

YIELD: 1 1/2 cups (360 g)

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure lid.

2. Select Variable 1.

3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

4. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.

5. Apply to face and let mask dry, about 15-20 minutes. 6. Wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

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