In this issue:

🍓Why strawberries are good for your skin

🍓5 strawberry face masks

🍓Wild Strawberries for Your Skin

Wild strawberries are good for your skin due to their rich nutrient content. If you don’t have wild strawberries, regular strawberries will work just as well. They are a good source of vitamin C which can help protect skin from free radical damage which leads to premature aging. Vitamin C can also help to brighten the skin and help its tone and texture. Strawberries also contain other antioxidants like ellagic acid, quercetin, and anthocyanins which are good for skin health and help protect it from environmental damage. Wild strawberries have anti-inflammatory properties. This helps them reduce redness and inflammation and helpful for soothing irritated and sensitive skin. Finally, wild strawberries contain natural sugars and humectants.

Overall, incorporating wild strawberries into your skincare routine can help nourish and protect your skin, keeping it healthy and radiant.

Photo by Sergiu Nista on Unsplash

🍓Face Mask Recipes

Wild strawberries can be delightful in homemade face masks, as they are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which can help brighten the skin and protect it from environmental damage. Just try not to take a taste of some of these five simple face mask recipes featuring wild strawberries.

🍓Wild Strawberry and Honey Face Mask

Ingredients:

• 3-4 wild strawberries
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

1. Mash the wild strawberries in a bowl using a fork or blender until you have a smooth pulp.
2. Add honey to the strawberry pulp and mix well.
3. Apply the mixture to your clean face, avoiding the eye area.
4. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes.
5. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.

🍓Wild Strawberries and Cream Face Mask

Ingredients:

• 2-3 ripe strawberries
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt or heavy cream

Directions:

1. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
2. Mash the strawberries in a bowl using a fork or blender until smooth.
3. Add the plain yogurt or heavy cream to the mashed strawberries and mix well.
4. Apply the mixture to your clean face, avoiding the eye area.
5. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes.
6. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.

Benefits:

• Strawberries contain vitamin C and antioxidants that can help brighten the skin and reduce inflammation.
• Yogurt or heavy cream contains lactic acid, which can help exfoliate the skin and promote a healthy glow.

This mask can leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized.

Photo by Eugene Golovesov on Unsplash

🍓Strawberry and Rice Powder Face Mask

Ingredients:

• 3-4 ripe strawberries
• 1 tablespoon rice powder
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
2. Mash the strawberries in a bowl using a fork or blender until you have a smooth pulp.
3. Add the rice powder to the strawberry pulp and mix well. If desired, add honey for extra moisturizing benefits.
4. Apply the mixture to your clean face, avoiding the eye area.
5. Gently massage the mask into your skin using circular motions to exfoliate.
6. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes.
7. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.

Benefits:

• Strawberries contain vitamin C and antioxidants that help brighten the skin and reduce inflammation.
• Rice powder is a gentle exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells and unclog pores.
• Honey is moisturizing and has antibacterial properties that can help prevent acne and soothe the skin.

This mask can help improve your skin’s texture, leaving it smooth, radiant, and refreshed.

Photo by Viktor Khilchuk on Unsplash

🍓Strawberry, Cocoa, and Honey Face Mask

Ingredients:

• 3-4 ripe strawberries
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon honey

Directions:

1. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
2. Mash the strawberries in a bowl using a fork or blender until smooth.
3. Add the cocoa powder and honey to the mashed strawberries.
4. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
5. Apply the mixture to your clean face, avoiding the eye area.
6. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes.
7. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.

Benefits:

• Strawberries contain vitamin C and antioxidants that can help brighten the skin and reduce inflammation.
• Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants and can help improve skin texture and hydration.
• Honey is moisturizing and has antibacterial properties that can help prevent acne and soothe the skin.

This mask can leave your skin feeling soft, nourished, and refreshed.

🍓Strawberry and Rose Water Face Mask

Ingredients:

• 3-4 ripe strawberries
• 1 teaspoon rose water

Directions:

1. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
2. Mash the strawberries in a bowl using a fork or blender until smooth.
3. Add the rose water to the mashed strawberries and mix well.
4. Apply the mixture to your clean face, avoiding the eye area.
5. Leave the mask on for about 15-20 minutes.
6. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.

Benefits:

• Strawberries contain vitamin C and antioxidants that can help brighten the skin and reduce inflammation.
• Rose water has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that can help calm irritated skin and reduce redness.

This mask can leave your skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and rejuvenated.

If you enjoyed this article, you might enjoy my book, Carrie’s Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.