Lifestyle expert Leah Chavie joined us on Good Day Chicago to show us some creative ways to take care of your skin this winter!
1. Oatmeal Mask for acne & oily skin
-January is national oatmeal month
-Oatmeal absorbs oil from the skin's surface and naturally exfoliates
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal (grind in food processor)
- 1-teaspoon baking soda
- Water (just enough to make a paste)
- leave on 10-15 minutes
2. Cinnamon Honey Mask for dry skin
-The chemical makeup of honey attracts water, so it helps absorb and retain moisture on skin
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Leave on 10-15 minutes
3. Green Tea and Yogurt Mask for redness
-Antioxidants in green tea have cell rejuvenating properties making this green tea mask an effective and gentle treatment for skin that is red, sensitive and for rosacea patients.
Ingredients
- 3 tsp green tea (about 3 bags)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3 tsp greek yogurt
- Leave on 10-15 minutes