A Cucumber Avocado Facial Mask

Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped avocado
• 1 egg white
• 2 teaspoons powdered milk

Method:
Blend all the ingredients together until they form a smooth, paste-like consistency. The mask can either be used immediately or left in the fridge for half an hour first.

To use:
Massage 2 tbsp of the mask onto face and neck using circular upward motions. Relax for 30 minutes, or until the mask is dry. Rinse off with warm water, then follow with a cold water rinse. Pat dry.

Cucumber & Yoghurt Mask (for combination skin)

Ingredients:
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 tbsp plain/natural yoghurt

Method:
Puree the cucumber in a blender. Mix in the yoghurt.

To use:
Apply all over face and neck. Relax for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then follow with a splash of cold water.

Cucumber skin tonic

Ingredients:
• 1 cucumber
• 4 tbsp fresh mint

Method:
Chop the cucumber and liquidise with the mint. Strain off the juice and
store in the fridge. The tonic will keep for 24 hours in the fridge. To
increase its life add 1tsp vodka.