{"id":2458444,"date":"2020-05-14T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/?p=325678"},"modified":"2020-05-14T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T19:00:00","slug":"get-ready-for-your-post-quarantine-close-up-with-a-whole-food-facial-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/get-ready-for-your-post-quarantine-close-up-with-a-whole-food-facial-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ready for your post-quarantine close-up with a whole-food facial treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image p402_hide\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/food-atw-051420-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/food-atw-051420-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/food-atw-051420-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/food-atw-051420-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/food-atw-051420-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/05\/food-atw-051420-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>Skin care and treatment, spa and cosmetology concept. Over blue background with copy space<\/strong><br \/><em>Getty Images\/iStockphoto | iStockphoto<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Money is tight. Spas remain closed as \u201cnonessential\u201d businesses. And we\u2019ve all been sheltering in place since late March. I might bet my stimulus check that the majority of you readers have tried an at-home skincare facial since the coronavirus pandemic hit. (After all, the global sheet-mask market alone is projected to top $392 million in 2020.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">As we phase into post-quarantine life, now is time to freshen up your mug. The best part: it\u2019s easy to whip together an anti-aging, rinse-off facial masque using foods likely already stocked in your kitchen. Combine a few of these ingredients into a thick paste, apply a thin layer to damp skin, and rinse off once dry, about 5 to 10 minutes. Now bask in a revitalized complexion \u2014 even if you\u2019re required to slap a protective mask over it when out in public.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span>Oatmeal<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Dry, flaky, sensitive skin<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">As a girl, I found a one-cup Oster blender jar on my mother\u2019s vanity with chunky, off-white powder: blitzed oatmeal. She still mixes a few teaspoons of homemade oat flour with water to gently cleanse and exfoliate her skin. Oatmeal contains saponins, or naturally occurring soap-like compounds, which lather, nourish and soothe without stripping skin\u2019s natural oils, as well as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties (hence why oatmeal baths are a popular remedy for poison ivy and skin rashes).<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"row at-donation at-donation-mobile p-0\" readability=\"7\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 p-2\">\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/AT-logo-white.png)\" class=\"p-0 mt-2 mb-2 h-75 text-center rocket-lazyload\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/03\/AT-logo-white.png\" class=\"logo m-0 p-0 invisible\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"d-inline mr-3\">Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p><button class=\"btn d-inline\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"handleDonationButtonClickMidArticle()\">Donate<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">While oatmeal helps to maintain hydration by forming a moisturizing layer on skin\u2019s surface, adding honey, yogurt and lemon juice will create a powerhouse face pack. (Pulse whole oats in a clean coffee grinder or blender, and experiment with varying consistencies.) A steamy washcloth makes removal a snap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span>Raw honey<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Oily, blemished, dry, inflamed, sensitive skin<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Antibacterial, antimicrobial, and humectant qualities, plus a gooey texture, make raw honey a potent and luxurious ingredient beneficial to all skin types. While raw honey has been shown to clear clogged pores (skip processed varieties, which may contain preservatives or additives), native New Zealand Manuka honey in particular has been studied as an anti-acne treatment more effective compared to traditional remedies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span>Avocado<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Dry, inflamed, sensitive, damaged skin<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Just as avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fat as part of a healthy diet, the fruit\u2019s creamy flesh is chock-full of essential vitamins and antioxidants shown to heal and rejuvenate skin. Highly absorbent avocado oil is deeply moisturizing and thought to protect against harmful ultraviolent radiation (in addition to physical sunblock, of course). What\u2019s more, a 2013 study found that avocado oil\u2019s fatty acids may help speed wound healing and fade scars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span>Lemon juice<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Dull, flaky, acne-prone skin<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Natural fruit acids are the original chemical peels: lemon juice, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, has been used for centuries as a speedy skin brightener. Citric acid, a type of alpha hydroxy acid, sloughs dead skin cells and may help dissipate scaly patches, eczema, psoriasis and even dandruff. Lemon juice\u2019s high pH acts as an astringent to decrease oil production and potentially eliminate future breakouts. Since a common side effect is skin irritation, go slowly with a small amount, just a few drops to start. Lemon juice might tingle, but it should not burn. Similar to other post-resurfacing treatment protocol: stay out of the sun afterward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span>Cucumber<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Puffy, irritated, dry, sunburned skin<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">The classic image of an at-home facial: cooling cucumber coins over the eyes. The refreshing plant is tops for de-puffing delicate skin, and even better when grated or juiced for full-face application. Vitamin C and folic acid help to combat skin aging, and cucumber\u2019s high water content helps to soothe redness and irritation, especially when combined with elements that lock in moisture (honey, oatmeal, yogurt, aloe vera).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span>Egg whites<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Oily, blemish-prone, saggy skin<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\">Frothy, whipped egg whites are a fast solution for sucking up oil and shrinking enlarged pores, lending an overall tightening effect. I combine honey (oil-free moisture) and lemon (brightening) with astringent egg whites to create an at-home \u201czombie\u201d mask. Save the yolks for a boosted omelet, or use separately to nourish dry, flaky skin with protein, healthy fat, and vitamin A.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span>A final note: first-timers or folks with sensitive skin should perform a patch test (inner elbow, let sit an hour) before application to prevent possible full-face irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Special Sections-ATW-ATW_Body_Serif\"><span><em><a href=\"mailto:amandaraewashere@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">amandaraewashere@gmail.com<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/magazines\/aspen-times-weekly\/face-forwardget-ready-for-your-post-quarantine-close-up-with-a-whole-food-facial-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skin care and treatment, spa and cosmetology concept. Over blue background with copy spaceGetty Images\/iStockphoto | iStockphoto Money is tight. Spas remain closed as \u201cnonessential\u201d businesses. And we\u2019ve all been sheltering in place since late March. 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