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Green Goddess Face Mask for Clear Glowing Skin

Clear breakouts + Reveal a Goddess Glow

If you’re looking for a natural face mask to help clear breakouts, brighten, and tighten your skin, you’ve found your remedy! This green goddess face mask is your ticket to a natural goddess GLOW. Packed with essential vitamins, antioxidants, and green goodness!

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp of Moringa Powder – Moringa is a superfood green that is excellent for the over all well being. It also provides amazing benefits for the skin as well! Moringa is packed with vitamin C which is an essential vitamin for collagen production. Moringa can help increase firmness of skin, tighten, and reveal a youthful texture.
  • 1 tsp of Fine Green Tea or Matcha Powder– Green tea or matcha (A higher quality green tea) is packed with antioxidants which protect the skin from free radicals and damage caused by the environment. Green tea also help detoxify the body and skin to remove any toxins which can also help clear acne.
  • 1/2 tsp of Spirulina Powder– Spirulina is an algae packed with 18/22 amino acids and full of micro elements that support skin regeneration! It also can also provide anti-aging effects.
  • 1 tsp of Raw Honey or Manuka Honey– Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment, making it a deep ingredients for bringing life back to dull skin. On top of its moisturizing abilities, honey also has antibacterial properties which help it to soothe and clear acne, skin irritations, and rashes.
  • 1/2 tsp of Cold Pressed Rose Hip Oil – Rose Hip Oil is a Light anti-aging oil full of antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A which treats fine lines, wrinkles, and increases skin elasticity! Rose hip oil is also amazing for lightening scar and hyperpigmentation.
  • 1 tsp of Organic Rose Water (Make your own: DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher) Roses are a beautiful herb to incorporate into DIY skin products due to HYDRATE and balance our skins PH! Roses are also the highest vibrating flower which makes their energy PURE LOVE. The vibrant and healing rose water helps soothe any acne, rashes, or skin irritations as well as provide soft and supple skin. On top of that rose water natural enhances the tone, vibrancy, elasticity, and tightness of skin

Preparing Your Face Mask

  1. Add your Green Tea or Matcha Powder to a mortar and pestle. ( WARNING If using green tea leaves, be sure to use the mortar and pestle to grind up the leaves into a finer powder before continuing! This will prevent you from creating micro tears on the skin.)
  2. Next, add the Spirulina and Moringa Powder.
  3. Continuing using the mortar and pestle to thoroughly grind all the dry ingredients into a fine powder.
  4. Then add your honey, rose water, tea tree oil, and rose hip oil into the dry ingredients.
  5. Continue using the mortar and pestle to mix wet and dry ingredients into a nice textured mask. (Shouldn’t be to runny or too thick!)
  6. Now that your mask is ready, begin your green goddess ritual by thoroughly cleansing and gently drying the skin.
  7. Then, go ahead and spread that green goddess goodness onto the skin! (A medium thick layer. Not too thin and not to thick!)
  8. Leave the mask on for approximately 30 minutes.
  9. While waiting BOOST the Goddess benefits of the mask by drinking a cup of green tea or green juice!
  10. Finish up by washing the mask off with warm water first then end with cold water! ( You can also use the mask as an exfoliator!)
  11. Follow with our DIY Frankincense & Rose Water Toner + Skin Refresher and a moisturizer for a GLORIOUS GODDESS GLOW!



When to Use the Green Goddess Face Mask

Use the Green Goddess Face Mask on clean and dry skin once a week for 30 minutes for the best results!

Although this face mask is packed with many key ingredients for treating acne and bringing a youthful glow to the skin, ultimately clear skin comes from within! Adding this mask into your regular self care routine + EATING your greens and cutting pack on processed foods, sugar, dairy, and gluten is what truly reveals goddess skin!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try another face mask recipe! Check out our Turmeric & Honey Mask for Brightening Skin!

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Turmeric Face Mask for Clearing Breakouts + Brightening Skin

A Natural & Easy Remedy for Clearing Glowing Skin All Year Around

Looking for a completely natural remedy for breakouts, scarring, dull, or dry skin? This is the perfect DIY face mask! The simple yet extremely nourishing ingredients make it super easy to make at home. Anytime I suffer from a random breakout or find my skin needing some brightening, this is a GO TO!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp of Raw Organic Honey/Manuka Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment, making it a deep ingredients for bringing life back to dull skin. On top of its moisturizing abilities, honey also has antibacterial properties which help it to soothe and clear acne, skin irritations, and rashes.
  • Approx. 1/2 cup Fresh Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is GOLD for the skin as it keeps the skin hydrated, helps with the regenerations of new skin cells, and improves the firmness and elasticity of skin! Plus its a natural skin healing plant! Using aloe vera helps with the inflammation and redness caused by any breakouts, skin irritations, rashes, or cuts! This super plant also helps treat sunburn.
  • 1 Tsp Golden Turmeric Powder – Turmeric is a ancient health & skincare remedy thats been used for centuries! This superfood is a natural skin brightener; helping to fade dark spots and scarring on the face. It brings out a healthy brilliance in skin tone that gives the face a more noticeable GLOW! Turmeric is also an anti-inflammatory, making it a good remedy for acne as well!

Instructions

  1. Wash the outside leaf of the Aloe Vera.
  2. Then, cut as closely to the leaf as possible on both ends and each side. Retrieve only the clear Aloe Vera Gel from inside the leaf.
  3. Rinse and place the chunk of Aloe Vera Gel into a bowl of spring water for 20 minutes ( make sure the Aloe is completely submerged). This step is extremely important in order to remove the somewhat poisonous part of the plant called Aloe Latex (Yellow Liquid between the gel and the leaf) which can cause itching and extreme irritation to the skin !!!!
  4. Place all your ingredients into a blender & blend until smooth. (If you don’t have a blender or prefer to be tech free smash all the ingredients together with a Mortar & Pestle or fork & Bowl)
  5. Apply the mask to CLEAN & DRY skin and let the mask sit for 20 minutes. Sit outside in the sun, read a book, or catch up on some chores!
  6. Throughly rinse the mask off with cool water and pat face dry. Follow up with your normal skincare routine! I suggest using a rosewater toner and Shea Butter for more skin nourishment!
  7. Place the extra face mask in a sealed container in the fridge for up 3 more days! Feel free to use the mask all 3 days, share with your besties, or put your man on some skin care game!
  8. Use consistently for best results.

This mask is leaves the skin fresh, vibrant, and GLOWING! Add this to your weekly skincare routine for health skin the NATURAL way!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Looking for a body mask to pair with face mask for an ALL OVER GLOW? Try this DIY Strawberries & Cream Hair & Body Smoothie!

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DIY Strawberries & Cream Hair & Body Smoothie

Made with ingredients straight from the kitchen for natural nourishment all over.

A delicious creamy smoothie; but, for the hair and skin!

Summer is approaching, which means we want to let out natural hair down and show off our healthy glowing skin! This hair and body smoothie is perfect for treating winter dryness and reviving our natural glow! The best part is, just like a regualr smoothie this can be made with ingredients already in your kitchen. When making DIY treatments, the ingredients and measurements can be altered to treat YOUR HAIR & SKIN the way you like it!


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Fresh Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is a miracle plant for the hair and skin! It soothes razor burn, bug bites, eczema, sunburn, dry skin, acne, dry skin, dry scalp, dry hair, split ends and much more! It’s the superstar of this smoothie for sure!
  • 1/2 cup of Coconut Cream ( I use Native Forest Brand) – Coconut cream acts as a natural moisturizer and conditioner.
  • 1/4 cup of Raw Honey – Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws in moisture from the environment. Long lasting moisturization paired with its ability to add shine makes honey a perfect addition to this smoothie!
  • 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive or Coconut Oil – a good oil brings the benefits of conditioning and nourishing the hair & skin as well as sealing the hair strands & skin to lock in all this MOISTURE and LOVE.
  • 1/2 cup of Fresh Strawberries (about 4 small strawberries) – Strawberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C which makes them good for boosting hair growth and glowing skin.

Instructions

  1. Wash & cut the outside leaf of the Aloe Vera on both ends and both sides.
  2. Then, cut as closely to the leaf as possible to retrieve only the clear Aloe Vera Gel from inside.
  3. Rinse and place the chunk of Aloe Vera Gel into a bowl of spring water for 20 minutes ( make sure the Aloe is completely submerged). This step is extremely important in order to remove the somewhat poisonous part of the plant called Aloe Latex (Yellow Liquid between the gel and the leaf) which can cause itching and extreme irritation to the skin !!!!
  4. Place all your ingredients into a blender & blend until you get a smoothie consistency.
  5. Hop in the shower, wash, & shampoo as usual.
  6. Apply the smoothie to CLEAN hair making sure to cover the hair from root to ends.
  7. Twist hair into two or more twist and cover hair with a plastic shower cap to trap the steam.
  8. Allow the smoothie to sit in your hair for around 10 minutes.
  9. While waiting proceed with shaving, a body scrub, dancing, singing or whatever you wish.
  10. About a minute before rinsing your hair, apply the smoothie onto the body and smooth into the skin.
  11. Rinse your hair and body very thoroughly making sure to get all of the smoothie out.
  12. Detangle hair whilst washing out the smoothie allowing the water and gravity to assist.
  13. OPTIONAL: If you have thin, fine, or straight hair you may need to do an extra shampoo to remove access moisture or simply reverse the steps by apply the smoothie first, then shampoo, and conditioner after. For my thick, long, curly, & kinky headed kings and queens a thorough rinse will suffice.
  14. Proceed with your regular hair and skin routine!

For my thick, long, and 3C/4A curly crown I proceeded to dry my hair with a microfiber cloth, massage my scalp with some castor oil, and apply a small amount of castor oil to my ends as well. I then moisturized my body and let my hair air dry for the remainder of the day!

This Smoothie made my hair and skin extremely soft and nourished. It left my wash and go hair so fluffy and bouncy yet deeply moisturized with a nice shine!

Nala Asa Shakur

Nala Asa Shakur formerly known as Tyler A. Norman is the CEO & Founder of The All Natural, Hostess of the world wide podcast, #TTALK , and author of Love Starts Here. She’s a creator & healer serving through various facets of artistry. Her forms of expression range all the way from visual & performing arts, kitchen alchemy, to creative writing and directing. Through her work and her rising movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with self-love, holistic healing, and finding a true inner glow.

Want to try a thicker creamier hair mask? Check out our DIY Avocado Deep Conditioner!