Unexpected? Maybe; but a red wine face mask made with the bottom of red wine that was left after last nights dinner party is a fantastic second way to enjoy that marvelous Merlot or superb Shiraz (not counting hangovers)

Red wine is one of those surprising ingredients in natural skin care which is still a bit under-used. Our goal is to put red wine higher on the all natural skin care menu. Maybe that after you have taken a closer look at these facial mask recipes you won't finish that bottle of red on purpose just to keep a bit to dab it on your face later on

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

Red wine contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols, which are beneficial in keeping your skin healthy. Generally red wine when used in skin care products fights free radicals, stimulates blood circulation, rejuvenates, increases skin elasticity, eases the nerves, firms, whitens, and leaves your skin bright and glowing

These stimulating properties make that red wine softens wrinkles and fine lines and is altogether very useful in battling the effects of aging skin

Also in cases of acne and eczema red wine is also considered to be good for detoxifying the skin and in this way helping your skin against these kind of skin disorders

If you want to find out more about red wine 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 red wine face 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 red wine face masks. Shift your mind to the good things in life, put on a smile and Enjoy!

Note: to preserve the polyphenols (and the taste as well) in red wine you should keep the bottle closed. When red wine comes into contact with air (oxygen) it starts the oxidation process leaving the wine undrinkable and ineffective for skin care

Making face mask recipes

A basic red wine face mask; the egg white and red wine form a super skin toner, they seriously tighten your skin and are a powerful anti aging force

On top of that honey is the perfect natural humectant; it attracts moisture and keeps it there where it should be: under your skin. It also soothes and smooths. This red wine mask will make your skin look younger, extra vibrant and leaves it silky smooth

What do you need:

• 1 Egg white
• 3 tablespoons Red wine
• 1 tablespoons organic Honey

How to do it:

Gently mix the egg white, red wine and honey until you have a smooth substance

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 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm 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

Making face mask recipes

Soothe and clean acne ridden skin with this red wine face mask. It will leave your face feeling incredibly smooth, soft and looking absolutely radiant

It also offers intense firming action and is known to soften wrinkles and fine lines

What do you need:

• 2 tablespoons Red wine
• 1/2 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel
• 1 tablespoons organic Honey
• 1 tablespoon Kelp Powder – Seaweed

How to do it:

Warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave)

Mix the honey and the rest of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until you have a nice and smooth paste. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes so the kelp powder can absorb the moisture

Spread and massage 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 minutesRinse it off with lukewarm water; pat your skin dry with a clean towel

Note: because of the iodine in kelp you should not use this mask if you have an iodine allergy

Making face mask recipes

This red wine face mask is one big antioxidant powerhouse and an all round skin care champion

Pomegranate stimulates the growth of collagen while the polyphenols of the red wine further reduce free radicals

While rose clay gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation, the lactic acid in the coconut milk softens your skin. The humectant honey provides the finishing touch in this all natural wonder mask

What do you need:

• 1/4 Pomegranate
• 1 tablespoon Red wine
• 3 tablespoons Rose clay
• 1 tablespoon organic Honey
• 1/2 tablespoon Coconut milk

How to do it:

Peel 1/4 pomegranate cut the fruit in pieces and put these in a bowl or food processor and mash it. Put the clay in a mixing bowl and slowly add the pomegranate, red wine, honey and coconut milk. Mix these well until you have a smooth sticky paste that will stay on your face without it running off

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 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

Making face mask recipes

Green tea is also high in anti oxidants, which makes that this red wine mask pulls the brake on aging skin. The honey and yogurt soothe and smooth

What do you need:

• 1 tablespoon Green Tea
• 1 tablespoon Red wine
• 1 tablespoon Plain unflavored Yogurt, with active cultures
• 2 tablespoon organic Honey

How to do it:

Make a cup of green tea and let it stand for a few minutes. Warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave.)Strain the tea and mix it with the red wine, yogurt and honey until you have a smooth substance

Spread the paste gently and equally with a facial mask brush or spatula 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

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

For more homemade facial mask recipes click on the link and take a look if there's something you might want to try next

If you're looking for more natural homemade cosmetics, lotions, scrubs, creams and much more, we suggest you go to our Natural Beauty page. From there you can search through all kinds of natural homemade skincare recipes

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