Food Facials by Ashley Sandhu
The HEAL Project grows healthy kids from the ground up, by teaching them where their food comes from; The connection between where our food is sourced and how our food plays a huge role in our health. Our bodies use this food, as an energy source to fuel our bodies. The saying is true, “We Are What We Eat” but why is that? This is because our body is made up of trillions of cells, we are cells! These cells utilize energy, in the form of food to perform their daily functions. Our bodies work like a car, if you put bad fuel in your car, it will not perform well and may even break-down; The same can be said about our bodies.
Now, how is this even related to a food facial!? Did I just go on a rampage and now you’re tempted to close the window on your screen? No, don’t do that! The skin is our bodies largest organ, comprised of cells. As discussed, cells utilize energy, in the form of food to carry out daily functions. Saying that, we shouldn’t be putting just any skincare products on our face. That is where The HEAL Project comes in, to show you that the food products can also be used on the outside for healthy skin.
Food Facial # 1 - Coffee Exfoliator
In order to have the healthiest appearing skin, you need to exfoliate. Why? Because we have dead skin cells on the surface of our skin. This build-up can stop the ingredients from penetration the other layers of our skin, thus we will see no results.
Ingredients:
· 1 tbsp spent coffee grounds from your morning brew
· 1 tsp honey
· Bowl of hot water that is still steaming
Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the coffee grounds and honey. Apply to face, neck, and chest. Place your face and neck above the steaming water, no closer than 9 inches, to open pores for approximately 3-5 minutes. Gently scrub the coffee mask into your skin, to remove dead skin cells. Wash off with a warm rag.
Tips: Use the old coffee grounds from the filter. Can you say, upcycling?
Be very careful with steam! Steam can cause severe burns.
Food Facial # 2 - Brightening Mask
This mask is one of our favorites! A great pick-me-up when you need something to brighten up your day.
Ingredients:
· 1 tsp lemon juice
· 4 spinach leaves, pureed
· 1 egg white, to tighten the skin
· ½ tsp turmeric powder
Instructions: In a small bowl, combine spinach, egg white, lemon juice and turmeric powder; Mix until thoroughly combined. Apply to face, neck, and chest. Leave on for 15-20 minutes!
Optional Tip : Sit with face above steam while this mask is on your face as above!
Use egg yolk to enrich a scramble.
Food Facial # 3 - Hydrating Mask
This mask is great for individuals with dry skin!
Ingredients:
· 2 Tbsp aloe vera gel, scrapped from leaf
· 1 tsp rose essential oil
Instructions: In a small bowl, combine aloe vera gel and rose essential oil; Mix until thoroughly until combined. Apply to face, neck, and chest. Leave on for 15-20 minutes!
Food Facial # 4 - Manuka Honey Spot Treatment
Dark spot? No problem! Apply this at night and don’t take it off until the morning.
Ingredients:
· 1 Tbsp manuka honey
Directions: Apply manuka honey to dark spots. Leave on throughout the night and wash off with warm water in the morning.
The HEAL Project hopes you love these Food Facials as much as we do! If you are plan on creating all facials, please follow them in order for best results!