Title: Homemade Facial Skin Care Recipes Word Count: 554 Summary: The article is all about homemade skin care recipes. The author explains the differences and advantages of using homemade skin treatments compared to the skin care products and treatments offered at spas and salons. The author also provides three skin care recipes for readers who may want to try concocting and using homemade skin care treatments. Keywords: skin care recipes Article Body: In today’s beauty-conscious society, women have so many options to choose from when it comes to the means of looking physically perfect. They can choose in the variety of treatments and products that promise appealing, yet oftentimes superficial, beauty benefits. But you see, you don’t really need to spend a lot of money just to have a smooth and flawless skin. Availing different kinds of treatments and beauty products to make your skin look healthier and younger is vey expensive, especially if your budget is only limited. Why spend thousands of dollars in conventional beauty enhancement regimen when you can pamper yourself with natural skin care treatments at the comfort of your home? Homemade skin care treatments as an alternative beauty regimen If you are one of the gals who enjoy using natural concoctions as an alternative for expensive facial treatments and products, then homemade skin care is a perfect beauty option for you. Apart from the fact that homemade skin treatments are inexpensive compared to the ones offered at spas and salons, these treats are also safe and easy to do. It is also actually fun doing this type of beauty regimen, especially if you try it with friends. Homemade beauty treats also save you a lot of time as you no longer need to go the salon or spa for skin care treatments. Must-try homemade skin care recipes So if you haven’t tried any homemade skin care treatment before, the following are some of the widely known natural skin care recipes that are worth checking out: 1. Facial mask – cucumber/honey/oatmeal For a must-try natural skin care moisturizer, one of the most popular homemade treat is the facial cucumber/honey/oatmeal mask. What you need are the following ingredients: * One to two teaspoons of uncooked oatmeal * One tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil * ¼ pureed or mashed cucumber * One tablespoon of organic honey You need to mix all the ingredients together until a thick paste is formed. You can add additional olive oil if you prefer a thinner texture. After mixing all the ingredients, you can gently apply the mask to your face, and wait for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with tepid water. 2. Egg white whitening mask Now for a natural whitening skin care treatment, what you ought to try is the egg white mask. The following are the ingredients you need for the mask o One tablespoon honey o One slightly beaten egg white o Two tablespoon unflavored gelatin mix In this particular natural skin care mask, you have to lightly beat the egg white until it becomes frothy. Next is to mix the gelatin and honey together, then add to egg white. After mixing all the ingredients together, you can then apply the mask on your face, and wait for 15 minutes before rinsing with tepid water. 3. Banana yogurt natural skin care mask If you have a lot of bananas in your kitchen, then try concocting a banana yogurt mask for a natural skin care treatment. Below are the ingredients you need: o ½ mashed ripe banana o One tablespoon organic honey o One tablespoon wheatgerm o One tablespoon whole milk, plain yogurt Once you have all the ingredients, you need to mix them all together. Apply to the face, then wait for 10 to 15 minutes before washing off with tepid water.