12.29.2015

DIY Mask For Exhausted, Stressed Skin

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Was it just me or did the holidays FLY by this year? The whirlwind of wrapping paper and family coming in and out has left me exhausted. And when that happens, I get sick. It happens every year.

So to combat that, I did two things: the first was to head to Sam's Club and get stocked up on supplies.


Sam's Club is the health and wellness destination for everything you need, whether it's free health screenings, otc meds (I like stocking up on my vitamin C), or the Pharmacy. You've got the convenience of shopping while your prescription is being filled. For more info on Sam's Club pharmacy, click here.

And the second thing I did was make my favorite DIY facial mask. If you've got stressed skin, if you're exhausted, do yourself a favor and make this. And if you're staying up late for New Year's Eve, you'll definitely want this the next morning. Trust me. PLUS, it's a great way to use up those leftover ingredients from the holidays. Here's how to make it:




You'll Need--

  • 1/4 c plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 c pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tsp raw honey
  • sealable container (I used a glass bowl)
  • spoon
Look at that drizzling honey!

I got all of the ingredients I needed at Sam's Club. Speaking of that, they have an online Healthy Living Made Simple Magazine. One of the articles that stuck out to me was on the benefits of pumpkin. Pumpkins are full of good things, like vitamins A, C, and zinc. Pumpkins are wonderful for skin that is inflamed.

To make this mask, all you have to do is pour the ingredients into the bowl and mix them well. 


Apply it to your skin and leave for around 20 minutes. Rinse away and pat dry. This is what it looks like after 20 minutes on the face. It feels so cooling and relaxing.



So what else makes this mask a must-make?
The Greek yogurt soothes, hydrates, and gently exfoliates skin, thanks to the lactic acid. The honey works well on inflamed skin. The honey is antibacterial, an antiseptic, and provides moisture.

I love keeping this in the fridge for up to a week. It feels amazing when it is chilled. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, or just freeze the pumpkin for up to a year, so you can make it anytime.

Still not sold on this mask? I urge you to try this mask on just half of your skin. You'll be able to tell a difference! Here's to a happy and healthy new year!

Would you try this mask?


29 comments:

  1. I might be licking my face while the mask is on lol!! Looks super easy to make! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. This is the perfect recipe for my skin right now Elle and I cannot wait to try it.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  3. that mask looks great! and i bet it smells awesome :) DIY for the win again!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  4. This looks so nourishing and I love the color

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  5. I will be trying this, love all natural cures!

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  6. Oh I love this, Elle! I was so excited to check this out after seeing it on Snap! Such a great DIY!

    Xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  7. My holidays was tiring too. Going to have to try this mask out one day.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  8. That sounds amazing right about now! I totally want to do this.

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  9. Honey works miracles when you're sick because it kills bacteria :)

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  10. wow, this is fabulous! definitely going to try it.

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  11. This is awesome, can't wait to try it out!

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  12. I need to try this! I could use a pick me up for my face!!!

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  13. I just love all of your DIY tutorials for skin care! This one looks fun and I bet it smelled good, too!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  14. Sounds like a great mask Elle! You know I love anything pumpkin

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  15. I bet this smells so good too! I could totally go for this mask right now!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  16. The holidays definitely flew by crazy fast! This mask looks amazing, you seriously have the best DIY's <3

    Green Fashionista

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  17. Gosh I need to start making more homemade masks and see how they work for my skin. Hydrating and exfoliating are both definitely key for a facial mask.

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  18. I've never made a mask before, but I need to! This one sounds perfect.

    xo,
    Angela

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  19. Thank you! This is exactly what I needed.I'm gonna try to make this sometime this weekend.
    http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/

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  20. Oh my goodness I need this! It sounds super relaxing! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Looks like a great mask, Elle! I've been looking for a good mask product! I was originally thinking something in a bottle or one of those sheets but this looks like a nice alternative.

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

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  22. I'm so going to try this! I love diy stuff especially skin care and hair care http://maybemayhemmakeup.blogspot.com.au/

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  23. I bet this feels amazing. Sure it smells wonderful too!

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  24. You are so good at DIYing face masks Elle. A pro. This one I badly need, especially this month. I need the massive relaxation.

    Enjoy the last two days of 2015 babe!

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  25. Speaking from experience, raw honey does amazing things on it's own too. (; Not sure if you've ever tried that.

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  26. This sounds like a nice mask. I think I have pumpkin puree but not honey and greek yogurt. I will have to remember to grab these next time I am food shopping.

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  27. Hey! This is a genius idea. I want to spend more time working on my hair and skin this year - this is great to put in my arsenal.

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  28. I love DIY mask and think I would love this one! Thanks for sharing!!

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