Recipe: Cucumber Melon Fresh Fruit Masque

This facial masque can be prepared easily and in just a few minutes. Melons are loaded with vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, iron, beta carotene (cantaloupe) and lycopene (watermelon), one of the most effective antioxidants. Cucumber and melon both have a cooling effect on the skin.

Ingredients:

• Equal parts Cucumber and Melon flesh (organic if possible, use whatever type of melon you can find: Watermelon, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Bitter Melon)
• Colloidal Oatmeal -1/2 teaspoon
  

Directions:

• Chop cucumber in a food processor, do not discard the peel and seeds.
• Remove melon flesh of choice from the rind. Discard the seeds and pulverize melon flesh in food processor with cucumber.
  
• Add the colloidal oatmeal.
• Scoop mixture into a glass or stainless steel container that has been sterilized.

Applying the Masque:

• Using a circulation motion, apply mixture to face and neck with your fingers.
  
• Leave on for about 5-10 minutes or until it dries.
• Tissue off the bulk and rinse well with warm water.
• Pat skin dry and moisturize.
  

About the Ingredients:

• Watermelon is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant.
• Cantaloupe is rich in beta carotene, Vitamin A & Vitamin C.
  
• Bitter Melon is rich in Potassium, B-vitamins, Vitamin A & Vitamin C (Avoid bitter melon if you are allergic or susceptible to favism).
  
• Colloidal Oatmeal has natural soothing and moisturizing properties.

Additional Information:

• Mix this recipe right before you are ready to use it.
• If you have extra left, discard it, share with someone or use it on other areas.
• If your skin is super sensitive or if the mixture is too thin, add more colloidal oatmeal (to soothe and/or thicken) to the recipe.
• If you would like to use this masque as an exfoliating treatment, add 1 or 2 Tbs Organic Evaporated Cane Juice (Sugar). Avoid large grain sugars like turbinado as they can tear delicate facial tissue.

Many thanks to our Facebook friend Jen S. for inspiring this recipe!

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com