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Honey and Cucumber Facial Cleansing Milk

A soothing home-made cream for reducing inflammation, restoring pH balance and rehydrating the skin

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INGREDIENTS:

1 chamomile tea bag (optional)
1 small cucumber
2 tbsp clear honey
1 tbsp full-fat milk


PREPARATION:
1. Make up one cup of chamomile tea and leave to cool with the bag in the cup. (The tea can later be used to remove the face mask.)

2. Peel and deseed the cucumber, purée in a food processor (or mash it to a pulp with a fork), then sieve, retaining the juice.

3. Stir the honey into 2 tbsp cucumber juice.

4. Add the milk and stir again

5. Apply the mixture to the face and neck with cotton wool. Leave for 20 minutes.

6. Wipe off the mask with cotton wool soaked in the cooled chamomile tea (or pure water).

The information and recommendations given on iVillage are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you are in any doubt about your health, please consult your GP.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves: 1

Source: Jo Evans

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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