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If you prefer to have someone else do the
cooking, here are some recommendations for food-based facial
treatment products.
Dry
Skin
Aubrey Organics Jojoba Meal & Oatmeal Mask and
Scrub
Pro: Contains moisturizing ingredients, such as coconut
fatty acids, avocado oil, and wheat germ oil, as well as soothing
oatmeal flakes.
Con: This thick mask takes extra time to rinse away.
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Blueberry Antioxidant Mask
Pro: Smells fresh and leaves skin feeling smooth. Contains
powerfully protective antioxidants, including blueberries. Honey
and hemp oil gently moisturize dry skin.
Con: The treatment takes a full 20 minutes, so give yourself
plenty of time to relax.
Oily
Skin
Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Clay Mask
Pro: This powder that is mixed with water just before using
stays fresh even when stored on your shelf for a while. Leaves skin
feeling dry but soft and contains oil-absorbing cornstarch.
Con: Making the mask can be messy.
Ecco Bella Botanicals Organic Dark Chocolate Mask
Pro: This soothing and antioxidant-rich mask smells like
dark chocolate pudding, has a rich texture, and is fun to apply.
Contains oil-absorbing cocoa powder and soothing chamomile to treat
oily skin.
Con: Be careful—this dark mask may stain your clothes.
Contains potentially harmful paraben preservatives.
Acne-Prone
Skin
Avalon Organic Botanicals Clarifying Clay Mask
Pro: Easy to apply an even layer that leaves skin feeling
smooth and oil-free. This mask contains skin-nourishing vitamin A
and anti-inflammatory green tea extract and vitamin E.
Con: Contains lavender, a potential skin irritant.
Zia Natural Skincare Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask
Pro: The first ingredient, pumpkin purée, is rich in
beta-carotene, which the skin converts into skin-rejuvenating
vitamin A. Also contains antibacterial honey and anti-inflammatory
green tea.
Con: A longish (20-minute) treatment. Contains paraben
preservatives.
Chapped
Lips
Mode De Vie Shea Butter Vanilla Lip Balm
Pro: A long-lasting, thick, and soothing lip balm. Contains
moisturizing shea butter and nonirritating vanilla extract to
smooth and pamper lips.
Con: Tube applicator is clunky and doesn’t work well.
Parabens in a lip balm might be a problem for some.
Nature’s Gate Carrot Smoothie Lip Balm
Pro: A wonderful-smelling lip balm that smoothes and heals
chapped lips. Contains moisturizing agents, such as apricot kernel
oil, jojoba oil, and sunflower seed oil.
Con: The cute compact tin is less sanitary than a tube
applicator.
Puffy or Tired
Eyes
Jason Natural Cosmetics Ultra-C Eye Lift
Pro: Contains anti-inflammatory green tea extract and
skin-rejuvenating vitamins C and E.
Con: The cooling gel may leave skin feeling sticky.
Kiss My Face Organic Eyewitness Eye Repair Cream
Pro: Anti-inflammatory chamomile is the first ingredient in
this effective, pampering eye cream.
Con: Contains lavender, which can irritate sensitive
skin.
—A.L.
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