Jessner Peel Day 7 - Moisturizing Mask

Since I did the peel, my skin has been feeling really itchy and dry. There was flaking but very minimal since I only did one application to test. So to help prepare my skin for the full blown peel that I intend to do next week, I gave myself a moisturizing mask.

The moisturizing mask was made with items I already had in my cupboard.  It's really great for dry or sensitive skin types. Here is a list of what you will need with a helpful image to see exactly what I used. I followed the 1 for 1 rule for the exception of the lemon juice, as it is very acidic.

1 Tablespoon of Natural Organic Amber Honey

1 Tablespoon of  Raw Manuka Honey (Can't say enough about this honey, Great stuff!!)

1 Tablespoon of  Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 

1 Tablespoon of Pure Glycerin

1 Tablespoon of Distilled water (not shown)

1 Teaspoon of Lemon Juice

And a small container to store in refrigerator.

To combine I used a small spatula. The mixture will be a bit separated because of the Coconut Oil and water. That's okay. If you want it creamier, just don't add water. Perfectly fine. I just like the gliding effect of the water and oil. Plus the Glycerin is a humectant to it will take the water right into your skin.

Then take a small about of mixture, and begin to glide over your face working from the décolleté up to your forehead. Work in gentle, small circles over the skin, always in the up direction. Around the eyes going from outside in and over. Tap the skin gently as if you were playing piano on your face, this motion is called tapotement. The skin will start to feel warm and flush. Now let your skin rest with moisturizer on for about 2-3 minutes. 

With a gently cleanser, wash face with lukewarm water. Your skin may feel a bit slick still after cleansing. This is okay. Gently pat dry. No need to tone skin unless you have oily skin to start with. Then you should follow with a oil free moisturizer. Otherwise, leave as is. Sunblock if you are going out and that's it.

The mixture should last about 4 weeks in refrigerator. If you have really dry skin I would do this once a week until you see some changes in skin. If you have oily skin, once a month. As a side note,  it's is a super affordable way to take care of you skin and the products can be used for so many other things so it's not wasteful to purchase. 

The itch is gone, my skin is glowing and super refreshed. Try it out, I think you will love it.

P.S. - Add Raw Brown sugar/Sea salt  to make a great body scrub for shower.

As always, Be Blessed, Be Healthy and Be Beautiful!