Refine Your Skin At Home: Avocado + Spirulina Vegan Facial

To add to the list of self-care activities, are facials. Of course we all know the benefits avocado on our skin by now, but have you heard about spirulina? Spirulina is a superfood that everyone should start talking about. It is a strong antioxidant, rich with vitamin C + E, calcium, iron and more! This can improve skin metabolism, reduce inflammation, hydrate, clear, and improve aging skin.

I am in my mid 20s and it’s time to take serious care of my skin. Upon lots of researching/configuring different masks, this combination has been working great for me. I have oily and and acne-prone skin and make a quick batch every week. All you need is spirulina powder, avocado, banana, lemon, rosemary, and coconut oil (it tastes good too). Scroll down to Step 4 for the mask recipe.

Use this mask a few times per week. Take your skin to the next level and do a full facial every 3-4 weeks.

FULL SKIN FACIAL PROCEDURE

Step 1: Cleanse your skin. Use a pre-cleansing oil followed by a gentle foam cleanser. This will help lift excessive surface oil, impurities and other pollutants

Step 2: Remove dead skin cells. Use a ultrasonic scrubber. This will loosen dead skin cells and improve radiance. Be gentle.

Step 3: Use toner. Pat your face with toner. This will hydrate your skin for the next steps. Avoid ones with alcohol. They are believed to damage more than improve by enlarging pores and increasing greasy skin.

Step 4: Apply avocado + spirulina mask. Mash up this easy mask. Store in a glass container in the fridge up to a week

• half an avocado
• half a banana
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• a few rosemary leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon/lime juice

Step 5: Remove mask. Gently remove mask with a soft cloth and/or cold water.