Tonight I tried this facial recipe I found online to mimick the effects of those expensive pore strips. It works terrifically for exfoliating. But it is a bit difficult to apply.
As usual the herbalist in me had to tweek the recipe. I added a few drops of essential lavender oil. I applied it as fast as I could, but it went on very unevenly with big jelly-like globs. I waited until I felt my skin tighten up and it was dry. The most difficult part was removing it. It did not peel off in sheets like I expected. It was more like I had to scrape it off with my fingernails. When that was unsuccessful, I washed it off with warm water.
It wasn't totally unsuccessful, mind you. My skin feels incredibly soft and clean. But I learned that next time I try this recipe I will add more milk and apply the concoction faster. I also have a few more ideas on how to tweek the recipe to become a bit more skin replenishing. My first thought was to add warm honey to the milk or possibly a bit of oatmeal flour to the gelatin. I plan on experimenting with different variations of the recipe.
All in all this facial gets a homemade beauty grade of A-. Mostly because of my inexperience with gelatin and the mixing process. Given a few more experiments I think this will turn out to be one of my go to facials. My face really does have a glow to it.
Here is a no make-up post facial pic of my glowing skin. I am very happy with the results even if the process was cumbersome.
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