I’ve only had a couple of facials in my life, and I’ve loved each one with the fire of a thousand suns. The sad truth however, is that I don’t have the time or the funds to get facials on a regular basis. The good news, of course, is that I’m a total cheapskate and will find a homemade solution to almost anything, including a facial mask.
This homemade facial mask includes 3 ingredients:
- uncoated aspirin
- honey
- water
Right? Right.
Step 1:
Put a few uncoated aspirin in a bowl
Step 2:
Add a few drops of water, just a few
Step 3:
Let the aspirin dissolve completely, it will only take about 30 seconds or so
Step 4:
Mash the aspirin around a little bit
Step 5:
Add a tablespoon or so of honey and mix it in completely with the aspirin
Step 6:
Hold yourself back, I know I’m super hot, you don’t need to tell me about it.
Apply the honey aspirin mixture all over your face. Scrub it as you’re applying, the aspirin gently exfoliates and has salicylic acid {the ingredient used in acne creams} so it’s great for your skin. The honey helps it glide on and serves as a moisturizer so it’s win-win here.
Step 7:
Let the mask soak in for about 10-15 minutes or until the honey is hard. It feels really weird, but hang with me, it’s worth it.
Step 8:
Use a warm washcloth to remove the mask. I know I’m using a kitchen towel and that my eye makeup is a day old and smudged all over my face, stay with me here.
Now sit back and relish in the sweet, moisturized smooth wonderland of your face.
Allison
I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.
you are too funny!
love it, and i am going to try it for my self and abie
You will smell delicious, I promise.
Oh my gosh! You crack me up! I am adding this to my list of your homemade beauty tricks that I want to try:)
Awesome!
Do it, it’s amazing!
I’m going to have to try this. I’m WAY overdue for a facial. You are awesome! Thank you for all you do.
Tami, you always say the nicest things to me. Thank YOU.
I had a dream the other night that I met you in person! It was hilarious actually. I saw you at a store and ran up to you. I love dreams! The crazier, the better. So if you are ever in the West Jordan area give he a holla!
Well, I hope if you ever DO see me in a store you come running up to say hi. For serious.
I HAVE to try this and you look fab without any make-up!
Oh my gosh, Andrea I’m finally at the age where I look SCARY without any makeup! You’re kind. Also? You’re a liar.
I SO know what I’m doin in the morning!
You will love it!
You make the BEST faces! you look great in all those close up shots. SO much braver than me!
I’m brave, and I have no pride left, not an ounce.
You have such a pretty face miss :) Lucky lady.
Ha! A funny face.