Homemade mask: rose & honey!

You know that you can make a luxurious face mask with only a few ingredients? This mask contains:

almond oil, rich in omega 6 essential fatty acids which protects and rejuvenates the skin
honey which is a natural humectant full of vitamins and oligoelements
vitamin E, a strong anti- oxidant
and luscious rose essential oil which has anti- aging properties.

Let's go for the recipe!

In a clean glass jar mix well:

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon almond oil
3 drops vitamin E
1 drop rose essential oil

Apply a generous amount of the mask to your face with your fingertips

Leave the mask for 30 minutes

Remove the mask with warm water

Your skin will be smooth, moisturized and radiant!

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