I'm the sustainability coordinator for a residence at the University of Portland and just had my first event! I made facials made from fresh, all natural ingredients that are compostable and non-toxic to our waterways. It was inspiring to see fellow students who wanted to have fun while exploring how to relax and nourish your skin while also nourishing Mother Earth. I have included four facial recipes that were easy and fun to make!
1. Coffee Scrub Facial.
1/2 cup ground coffee
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Melt coconut oil on a stove in a small sauce pot over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat. Combine melted coconut oil, ground coffee, sugar and vanilla extract in a small container.
This recipe came from 5gyres.org as a resource to avoid micro-plastic contaminants in skincare.
2. Avocado and Honey Mask for Dry/Combination Skin.
1/2 a very ripe avocado
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Mash or puree the avocado until it’s smooth and creamy, and then blend in the rest of the ingredients. Apply to your face, avoiding your eyes, and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Wipe your skin clean with a damp, warm cloth, or rinse your face with warm water in the shower.
3. Soothing Oatmeal Mask for Dry/Sensitive Skin.
1/3 cup instant oatmeal
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon honey
1-2 tablespoons plain, unsweetened yogurt
Add the water to your oatmeal and stir for a few minutes until it’s plumped up nicely. Add the honey and yogurt, and put through a blender to smooth and combine it really well. Slather this all over your face, leave on for 10 minutes or so, and then wash with warm water. Pat dry.
4. Brightening Strawberry Lemon Mask for Oily Skin.
1/4 cup mashed strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
Mash all of the ingredients together, but do not puree in a blender — you want this to be spreadable, not a liquid. Apply evenly all over your face and let sit for 8-10 minutes. Wipe off with a warm, damp facecloth and then rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
