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Occasional facial peels are great for the skin because they loosen and remove dead skin cells. Doing this will improve the texture of the skin, while at the same time restore its elasticity, reduce pore size and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. It can also assist in reducing hyperpigmentation and in stimulating collagen production.
Steps
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1Gently heat together one packet unflavored gelatin, the juice of one lemon and one orange. Heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved.[1]
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2Let cool until almost set.Advertisement
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3Whisk in one egg yolk.[2]
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4Apply a thin layer to the face and neck areas.
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5Leave on for 20 to 25 minutes, or until dry.
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6Rinse off completely with warm water.[3]
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7Pat dry gently with a soft toweling cloth.
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8Finished.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionIs there an expiration for this one?Katherine ChiangCommunity AnswerAs this skin peel is natural and contains no preservatives, it won't last very long. Keep it in the fridge for at most two weeks. In the fridge, the gelatin will harden, but heating carefully will make the mask usable again.
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QuestionHow many times a week can I do this process?Community AnswerOnly do it once every few weeks to avoid from damaging your skin. Peels are good for dead skin, but doing it too often can obstruct skin regrowth.
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QuestionWill the skin start peeling right away or after few days?Community AnswerIt should work as soon as you wash it off, but if not check the recipe to make sure you did everything correctly.
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Warnings
- Be mindful if you have allergies to any of these ingredients, allergic reactions are more likely to occur even though you are not directly ingesting the items but are using them as a skin care recipe. This is because many ingredients are easily absorbed directly through our skin.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Some types of gelatin are not vegetarian![4]⧼thumbs_response⧽
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References
- ↑ https://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/stories/clogged-pores-try-diy-blackhead-removal-mask
- ↑ https://makeupandbeauty.com/homemade-facial-peel-skin/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/skin-care-basics/face-washing-101
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/vegetarian-and-vegan-substitutes-for-gelatin-tips-from-the-kitchn-189478
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