Kitchen Cabinet Facials- Plant Milk (or yogurt)

🌾 Beta glucan-rich colloidal oats soothe and moisturize. Ground oatmeal can work as an exfoliant, sloughing away dirt, oil, and dead skin cells. It is great for moisturizing, and reducing inflammation, as colloidal oatmeal has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that could help improve skin dryness, scaling, and roughness.

🥥🥥Coconut is full of medium-chain fatty acids that work to reduce inflammation, keeping skin moisturized, and keep the lipid barrier in tact. Coconut also possess antimicrobial properties that can help treat acne and protect the skin from harmful bacteria.

🥑🥑🥑Not only are avocados high in healthy fats, but they’re also an excellent source of vitamin E and C, both of which play a key role in the health and vitality of your skin. Avocados also contain compounds that help protect your skin from sun damage and inflammation. The scientific literature shows they "provide non-sunscreen protection against UV-induced damage in skin cells. Ultraviolet (UV) damage to your skin can cause wrinkles, as well as other signs of aging, and skin cancer.

Beam Me Up- for dull skin

The Ingredients:

• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/2 teaspoon raw honey
• 1 TBSP probiotic coconut yogurt
• 1 pinch of tumeric

*The key to this face mask is to use equal parts banana and banana peel (that's actually where most of the nutrients live). Just wash the peel well before.

The Instructions:

1. Slice the peel with a knife, mash the banana with a fork, and mix in the remaining ingredients until you've got a yellow paste.
2. Distribute a thin layer over clean skin, let it sit for 10 minutes, and pat dry with fingertips until skin is damp. Immediately follow with a nourishing serum and moisturizer, and optional oil. This will help the skin rebuild to replace the dead skin cells exfoliated off. Think of this step as a protein shake after a work out, but for the skin!

Bake and Shake- for sun-damaged skin

The Ingredients:

• 1 tsp almond milk
• 1 TBSP coconut yogurt
• 1 TBSP matcha green tea powder

The Instructions:

1. Mix.
2. Spread on skin.
3. Rinse off after 15 mins.
4. Pat dry with fingertips until skin is damp. Immediately follow with a nourishing serum and moisturizer, and optional oil. This will help the skin rebuild to replace the dead skin cells exfoliated off. Think of this step as a protein shake after a work out, but for the skin!

This deeply nourishing, softening mask is concentrated with restorative and skin-beneficial nutrients. 

🌰Almond milk has skin lightening properties which can be used to fade acne marks, aging spots and other skin discolorations. 

🍵Organic matcha green tea restores and protects against environmental damage. Green tea leaves are great for reducing redness, promoting skin elasticity and smoothing skin tones. They contain an antioxidant compound called EGCG – a popular ingredient in daily defense skin care. EGCG works to repair free radical damage, inflicted on our skin by UV exposure and toxins within our environment. Matcha's antioxidant levels are 60x higher than spinach! Not to mention it is in high in vitamins and minerals such as selenium, vitamin C, zinc and magnesium.

I Love You A Latte- for mature skin

Ingredients:

• 2 TBSP full fat coconut cream
• 1/2 tsp coffee grounds
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon or paprika

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients.
2. Gently scrub on skin to cleans and exfoliate.
3. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

🥥The fats found in the coconut milk with repair the moisture barrier of the skin, making it stronger and more resilient.

☕️The caffeine from the coffee stimulates collagen protection to help plump and rejuvenate the skin.  The coffee grounds make a gentle exfoliant for weekly use. 

🌶The cinnamon or paprika will get the blood flowing, increasing circulation and bringing nutrients needed for rebuilding skin cells. 
 

Clay Day- for oily skin

Ingredients:

• 1 TBSP kaolin clay
• 2 TBSP probiotic coconut yogurt 

Instructions:

1. Mix.
2. Spread on skin.
3. Rinse off after 15 mins.
4. Pat dry with fingertips until skin is damp. Immediately follow with a nourishing serum and moisturizer, and optional oil. This will help the skin rebuild to replace the dead skin cells exfoliated off. Think of this step as a protein shake after a work out, but for the skin!

🥥Coconut yogurt helps balance oily skin and regulate moisture by repairing the lipid barrier. Remember oily skin needs moisture too! If it gets dehydrated, it will produce more oil. While essentially good for all skin types, a yogurt-infused skin care routine is particularly beneficial for those with oily skin or those prone to breakouts because its zinc content regulates oil production and works as a mild astringent. It also carries anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. The same benefits of yogurt for gut health apply to your face - antifungal and antibacterial.

Just Beet It- for sensitive skin

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp finely grated beet or 1-2 tsp beet powder

• 2 tbsp coconut milk (or coconut cream for a thicker mask)

DIRECTIONS

1. Start with clean skin.
2. Combine both ingredients in a bowl. Use finely grated raw beets for a thicker consistency or add beet powder to coconut milk for a finer less chunky face mask.
3. Apply mixture to face and allow to dry (about 15-20 minutes).
4. Rinse with cold or warm water.
5. Pat dry with fingertips until skin is damp. Immediately follow with a nourishing serum and moisturizer, and optional oil. This will help the skin rebuild to replace the dead skin cells exfoliated off. Think of this step as a protein shake after a work out, but for the skin!

This face mask helps reduce redness creating glowing moisturized skin with no irritants.

🥥Coconut milk contains calming properties and makes a good base for mixing ingredients and facial application. 

🍠Beets add a natural glow and extra soothing moisture. They are rich in antioxidants, minerals, and anti-inflammatory properties, which will take down any sensitivity in the skin. Beets are powerful detoxifiers, helping flush the liver and keeping your cells healthy.