A homemade pineapple facial mask is one of those natural wonders filled with vitamins and enzymes ready to save your skin

It is however still an underused ingredient in natural skin care recipes. Maybe it is time we're going to change that

Aan everyone, and that includes you, can enjoy a relaxing and satisfying natural spa experience right there in your own home with these pineapple facial masks. It's all made clear; these face mask recipes are as simple as ABC, affordable or downright cheap and you probably have the ingredients already somewhere in your kitchen cabinets

Pineapple is crammed with vitamins but most of all a very skin friendly enzyme called Bromeliad. With these it fights the damage done to your skin by free radicals, lifts dirt and dead skin cells

It hydrates and is also known to reduce age spots and fine lines and leaves the skin supple and leaves you with a the softest skinPineapple or a pineapple facial mask can also be a powerful ally in your quest against acne

If you want to find out more about pineapple as an active ingredient in do-it-yourself facial masks visit our homemade facial mask basics page by clicking on the link. There you can also find out more about many other possible ingredients and ways to combine them into your own signature facial mask recipe

Before applying any facial mask clean your face and neck with fresh water. Take off all cosmetics, creams, lotions, in short: everything. Use a non abrasive, non aggressive soap if necessary. When finished, pat your skin dry

Even better is to take a hot shower or a steam bath to clean and open up your pores. For some useful steam bath suggestions & tips check our steam bath page

When you have applied the pineapple facial mask of choice make sure you take your time to lie down, place a towel under your head and neck. Put 2 cucumber slices on your eyes; or use 2 used and cooled down chamomile teabags (our personal favorite!) or 2 cotton pads soaked in rose or lavender water

But most important:

To make your face mask experience even more satisfying we suggest you check our quick facial tips page. These will smooth things out just a little bit more

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Pamper and treat yourself by making and using these fresh pineapple facial masks. Shift your mind to the good things in life, put on a smile and Enjoy!

Note: we always recommend using organic raw fruit, not only in these face masks but also the ones you eat

Recipes for face masks

A very basic pineapple facial mask

What do you need:

• Fresh Pineapple
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon organic Honey

How to do it:

Mash enough pineapple with the olive oil and Honey until you have enough smooth paste to apply to your face

Spread the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Note: For more refreshing & fruity masks visit our Fruit masks page

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A tropical pineapple mask, gives your skin a healthy glow…we first thought it was a Pina Colada recipe

What do you need:

• 4 fresh Pineapple slices
• 2 tablespoons Coconut milk

How to do it:

Put the ingredients in a food processor and mix them well until you have a smooth and uniform substance

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 5-10 minutes

Then wash it off with warm water and a soft warm wash cloth, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

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This pineapple facial mask has all the action. It exfoliates, hydrates, moisturizes, lightens kin color and stimulates your skin

The antioxidants in the honey help you nourish and repair. It also attracts and keeps moisture there were it should be, under your skin. You'll be left with the softest, silkiest skin possible

What do you need:

• 4 slices fresh Papaya
• 3 slices fresh Pineapple
• 1 tablespoon organic Honey

How to do it:

Mash the papaya and the pineapple in a food processor and add the honey, mix everything well until you have a smooth paste

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

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A small variation on the previous papaya pineapple facial mask; the green tea makes this a real acne fighter. It contains elements that are very helpful in the fight against it; it also takes care of extra toning and tightening of your skin

What do you need:

• 4 slices fresh Papaya
• 3 slices fresh Pineapple
• 1/2 tablespoon organic Honey
• 1 tablespoons Green Tea

How to do it:

Boil some water and make a cup of green tea; let it rest with the leaves inside. Put the pineapple and papaya in a blender and mash them. Add the honey and green tea and mix until you have a smooth paste

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with warm water and a soft warm wash cloth, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

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The added grape seed oil in this pineapple facial mask contains essential fatty acids that help repair damaged skin, wrinkles around the eyes and stretch marks. It penetrates your skin with its moisturizing properties

What do you need:

• 4 Pineapple chunks
• 3 tablespoons of Grape seed oil
• 2 teaspoons organic Honey

How to do it:

Put all the ingredients in a food processor and mix them well until you have a smooth and uniform substance

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

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A skin tightening mask, the egg white is an extra help with the toning and tightening of your skin

What do you need:

• 1 Egg white
• 2 big fresh Pineapple chunks
• 1 teaspoon organic Honey

How to do it:

Mix all ingredients in a food processor until you have a smooth and uniform substance

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel

A small word of caution: before you apply any mask, we recommend you do a patch test on a small piece of skin (e.g. behind the ear) to test your sensitivity to it

Got excited from fruit masks? For more fresh & fruity masks, follow this link to take a closer look at our Fruit masks

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