The "Good Morning - Wake me up - Mocha Scrub Mask"

 Recipe #1 in the "10 minute a day - DIY - because I deserve it - Spa Week"

I'm so excited about getting into this Spa Week!  I'm really looking forward to a bit of pampering and love that I don't have to put aside a whole afternoon to do it :)  But lets get into the first recipe...

My favourite thing about a lazy morning is a good coffee with my eggs on toast.  I don't bother making coffee at home most days, but when it's the weekend and I allow myself to take time off from the housework and relax a little, that's when the coffee machine gets turned on and it's delicious aroma fills the air. 

I found this recipe on Beauty Banter and have tweaked it a little.  It's like a bit of weekend heaven in a bowl - smells wonderful and leaves your skin feeling even better.  This time we're not sitting down for a relaxing weekend, but I think we can squeeze it in to our routine.  Here are some options:

• While you're making brekky, whip up this mask as well and let it set while you eat.  Then wash it off in the shower.
• Mix it up while you're making tea and let your family giggle at you while they're eating.
• Or, if you're like me, reward yourself once you've finished doing the dishes, washing the nappies and tidying the toys, and wash it off when you brush your teeth before bed.

 

The "Good Morning - Wake me up - Mocha Scrub Mask"

1 tbsp Ground coffee
1 tbsp Cocoa powder
2 tbsp Whole milk (or almond milk)
1 tsp Olive or almond oil (for oily skin, use lemon juice)
1 tsp Honey (for extra oily or acne prone skin, use lemon juice instead of honey)

Combine the coffee, cocoa and milk and mix to a paste.
Stir through the oil and honey or lemon.
While you're at it, make yourself a nice cuppa, or better still a mocha!
Smooth the scrub mask over clean face and gently scrub.
Leave to dry for 15-20 minutes before washing off with warm water using a soft face washer.
Follow with your favourite moisturiser.

Here are the benefits of the ingredients:

Coffee Beans – Reduce inflammation, redness, and the appearance of under eye circles. As an exfoliant, they remove dead skin and “wake up” a tired complexion.
Cocoa Powder – A good source of antioxidants - repairs damage due to environmental pollutants and free radicals. Contains high levels of sulfur (great for fighting acne).
Milk – It is said that Cleopatra bathed in milk to give her skin a healthy glow. Lactic acid exfoliates while natural enzymes help to smooth skin. Amino acids keep skin hydrated.
Lemon Juice – Acts as an exfoliant. Contains natural vitamin C to lighten, tighten and brighten. Great for regulating oil production.
Honey – A natural humectant that locks in moisture.


My 2 yr old daughter was so gorgeous when she saw me with this on - she said "Mummy face dirty" and couldn't stop looking and wanting to touch it.  Then she went over to her box of dolly toys and got a washer out and came up to me "Mummy clean".  Made my day!

I hope your experience of the mask is just as good as mine was - let me know what you think!

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