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Flaxseed Gel Mask Salad Greens Facial Mask Flaxseeds, when boiled and cooled, make gel. This gel can be used alone as a compress, or other ingredients can be added to it for a customized treatment. Ingredients: 1 /3 cup whole flaxseeds 2 cups filtered water or cucumber juice 4 ounces of aloe vera gel (optional) �� teaspoon of honey (optional) �� teaspoon of sunflower seed oil (optional) Use only organic ingredients in this facial rejuvenation mask. Ingredients: �� cup dandelion greens �� cup parsley �� cup romaine lettuce �� cup watercress �� cup sunflower seed oil Half a ripe avocado (optional) A few drops of lemon or lime juice (optional, for scent) �� cup of fennel (optional, for scent) Bring water to a boil. Stir in flaxseeds and immediately reduce heat. Stir and simmer until the gel forms (about 10 minutes). Strain through a cheesecloth and then transfer to a sterilized container. Flaxseed gel can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Gorgeous Greens No salad would be complete without greens. There are many that impart cooling, hydrating, and soothing effects on skin, but those of note include dandelion greens, parsley, romaine lettuce, and watercress. Dandelion green extract has a cleansing and detoxifying effect on skin. The ingredient has been used on eczema and psoriasis, and is known to contain high levels of antioxidants and zinc, which boost immunity. Parsley is high in vitamin C. On skin, the herb is known to help shrink pores as it regulates the production of sebum. It also stimulates the production of collagen, which aids skin healing and reduces wrinkles. Parsley is a free-radical scavenger and helps repair damaged keratinocytes. Romaine lettuce can be used not only as a compress or wrap, but also in a juice. The extract of this lettuce is high in vitamin K, which strengthens capillaries, and vitamin A, which normalizes skin cell turnover. Watercress is diuretic and therefore anti-inflammatory. This mustard green contains high levels of sulphoraphane, which is antimicrobial and a cancer fighter. Watercress extract has been shown to boost the skin���s UV protection as well. A popular addition to a green salad, or a salad facial, is avocado. The natural oils in avocado offer moisturizing benefits and have gained popularity in skin care products and cosmetics as an organic substitute for petrochemicals. Avocados are high in sterols, which are phytochemicals with an anticholesterol effect that heal dry skin and eczema. Avocado extract has also been shown to boost the skin���s natural sun protection. It also works against skin laxity as it boosts collagen production. Wash and dry all the salad greens. Pulse a few times in a food processor. Slowly add the sunflower seed oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Allow the mixture to set for at least 10 minutes before application. Get connected to your peers @ www.skincareprofessionals.com 15