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In summer, facial skin needs extra nourishment and hydration because high temperatures, sun exposure, and dry, air-conditioned indoor air can disrupt its natural hydro-lipid balance, causing dryness, flaking, and premature skin aging.
A hydrating face mask with tomato and cold-pressed apricot kernel oil is a true «superfood» for the skin. It helps retain moisture in the epidermis while providing vitamins, minerals, and essential micro- and macronutrients.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a biologically active compound with powerful antioxidant properties. They also contain beta-carotene (vitamin A), which helps soften and condition the skin.
Apricot kernel oil contains up to 70% oleic acid, which helps beneficial compounds penetrate the epidermis, and up to 30% linoleic acid, which helps prevent skin dehydration. It also contains vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant, and vitamin F, which supports skin cell regeneration.
CraftOil offers a large and regularly updated range of natural products. Our catalog always features freshly produced organic apricot kernel oil, made on the day your order is placed using our own branded oil presses. We immediately bottle the oil in eco-friendly glass bottles, vacuum-seal it, and ship orders throughout Ukraine and worldwide.
ГWe guarantee the premium quality and natural origin of our apricot kernel oil and other products.
Ingredients
For this summer hydrating face mask, you will need:
- 1 medium-sized tomato;
- 3 teaspoons of cornstarch;
- 1 teaspoon of apricot kernel oil;
How to make and apply the face mask
Wash the tomato thoroughly under running water, then pour boiling water over it to make the skin easy to remove.
Peel the tomato and finely process the pulp. You can grate it, chop it very finely with a knife, or puree it in a blender.
Add the cornstarch and apricot kernel oil to the tomato pulp. Mix everything thoroughly, then apply the mixture to clean, dry facial skin, avoiding the eye area.
Leave the homemade hydrating face mask on your skin for 20–25 minutes, or until it begins to dry. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water without using a facial cleanser.
Finally, apply your usual day or night cream or lotion.
For best results, this natural face mask can be used 1–2 times a week, alternating it from time to time with other homemade moisturizing and nourishing skincare treatments.
You can also apply apricot kernel oil to your face once every 7–8 days. Gently massage a small amount of oil into your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. After 15 minutes, remove any excess oil with a clean towel or lint-free tissue.
Notes:
If you have oily skin, add 1 egg white to the mask and replace the apricot kernel oil with black cumin seed oil.
If you add 1 tablespoon of finely crushed oat flakes, the mixture can also be used as a gentle exfoliating treatment for delicate, irritation-prone skin.
A great selection of cold-pressed natural plant oils is always available from the Ukrainian online store CraftOil. To learn more about the beneficial properties of our oils or to place an order, simply submit a request through our website and wait for our consultants to contact you.
