I'd like you all to meet my esthetician, Jennifer Laz. She is so smart and creative and looks at everything from a very holistic standpoint, which I love.
My latest treatment was what Jennifer called the Carrot Coconut Facial because it included her special Carrot, Coconut Vitamin mask. When I go visit Jennifer it's always interesting because we talk health, beauty products, buildup, chemicals, inner health, and so on. Jenn is such a wealth of wonderful information.
Of course when I asked her who makes this particular "organic natural" mask, she replied "I did!". So without hesitation I MADE her send the recipe and share it with PUREmamas readers. Ha. Thanks Jenn, you are the sweetest.
In fact, if you mention PUREmamas, you'll receive a 10% discount on your next treatment. Book an appointment today. And for more of her great recipes and info, follow her on facebook.
Fun fact: raw ingredients {not heated or altered the way most store bought products are} are great on the skin because of the active enzymes. Enzymes are great not only internally but externally as well {I learned this from Jenn}.
Coconut Carrot Vitamin Mask
Carrots are a great source of beta carotene, a natural antioxidant, which both strengthens and protects
the skin. Raw organic honey contains B Complex and natural enzymes to soften and brighten. Coconut
helps moisturize dehydrated skin and is a wonderful source of natural minerals. The Carrot Coconut
Vitamin Mask leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and completely nourished. This mask is especially
beneficial for dry skin.
RECIPE
Ingredients
1 organic young Thai coconut *there will be leftover coconut to use in your smoothies!
1 teaspoon organic coconut oil
1 medium organic carrot
1 teaspoon raw organic honey
Directions
- Open coconut and remove water and meat from inside – set aside 1 teaspoon of coconut water and 1
small piece of coconut meat.
- Juice carrot and combine pulp with half the amount of juice.
- Place carrot, coconut, honey, and coconut oil in food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Apply 2 teaspoons of mask to clean, damp skin.
- Allow mask to dry (about 15 minutes).
- Remove mask with warm water rinse.
- Apply moisturizer or serum of choice.
This recipe makes about 2-3 mask applications. Store remainder in a clear glass container and it will
last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
*Mask may need to be stirred before each use.
The quickie 2 minute version:
1 teaspoon organic carrot juice
1 teaspoon raw organic honey
1 teaspoon organic coconut oil
Combine all ingredients in small bowl and massage into clean, damp skin.
That's it. Good luck.
Antropia Luna
Oooh this facial mask sounds oh-so-nice! I really like that you gave a "quickie" version for folks on the go.