Papaya Face Mask

Besides perking up your skin, using this mask regularly provides a relaxing break in your busy schedule.

From: Noelle Katai

Show: Everybody Nose

Ingredients

1 ripe papaya

1 tablespoon rosehip seed oil

5 drops geranium essential oil

5 drops lavender essential oil

Preparation

Level: Easy

Servings: 1

Cook Time: 5 min

Ready In: 5 min

In a food processor or small chopper, puree the papaya. Add the rosehip seed oil and essential oil drops to the papaya, and blend.

Apply mixture to face, being careful to avoid eyes. Relax with the mask on for about 10 to 15 minutes. You will feel a little tingle from the papaya's natural fruit acids.

Rinse off mask, apply a gently skin toner and moisturizer.

Use once per week.

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