Grapefruit Parsley Facial for Oily Skin

This Grapefruit Parsley face mask is a quick and easy remedy for oily skin.  Grapefruit and parsley are both effective and refreshing astringents, perfect for oily skin, and the oatmeal soothes.

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DIY Grapefruit Parsley Facial

 Grapefruit and parsley are both effective and refreshing astringents, perfect for oily skin, and the oatmeal soothes.

Course: Face

Cuisine: DIY Spa Treatments

Keyword: Grapefruit, Oily, Parsley, Skincare

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Courtesy of: SpaIndex.com Guide to Spas

Materials

• 3 tablespoons oats (fine cut) or oat bran (whirl oatmeal in a food processor, if necessary)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• ½ large grapefruit
• olive or sunflower oil

Instructions

• Mix 3 tablespoons of very fine oatmeal with two tablespoons of chopped parsley in a bowl.
• Add juice from half of a large grapefruit until you have a soft paste.
• Let the mixture rest 5 minutes.
• Spread soft mixture over your face and let dry for approximately 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water. Follow with toner and moisturizer.

Parsley Photo by Dapan, used with permission.  Thank you, Dapan!

First published on Spa Index Jun 15, 2007