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Ingredients for the masks and their properties

CAMMOMILE can be used both fresh and dried; added to the bath and steam bath, used for compresses and infusions.

HONEY softens and smoothes the skin.

EGGS. The yokes nourish the skin, the whites tighten and lighten it.

PORRIDGE cleans and softens the skin. It is a perfect base for scrubs and nutritious masks.

SALT adds vitality, removes the extra liquid and saturates the skin with minerals. A salt bath prepares the skin for other treatments.

TURMERIC is a fine base for masks and scrubs. Has a healing effect.

SUGAR can be added to body scrubs to polish and soften the skin.

CUCUMBERS have moistening, cooling and slightly astringent effects.

OIL. Sunflower oil is used for massage and nutritious masks.

GRAPES moisturize and soften the skin.

PEACHES smooth and soften the skin.

COWBERRIES & BILBERRIES narrow pores.

STRAWBERRIES moisturize the skin.

BLACKCURRENTS narrow pores.

RASPBERRIES moisturize the skin.

APRICOTS have a soothing effect.

AUBERGINES AND EGGPLANTS moisturize inflamed skin.

BANANS moisturize, smooth and soften the skin.

LEMONS narrow pores (juice of other fruit is always added to lemon juice because the latter is particularly strong).

CUCUMBERS smooth and lighten the skin, narrow pores.

CARROT AND APPLE mask moisturizes and smoothes the skin.

 TOMATO mask is recommended for oily skin of an earthy color.

GREEN PEAS smooth and freshen the skin to add it a mat shade.