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Mayonnaise. Made from eggs and vinegar for very dry skin, rich in vitamin A, lecithin and protein.
Cantaloupe. Pore tightening, refreshing; use for oily and dry skin.
Papaya. Exfoliating, helps to get rid of dead skin cells; benefits oily skin. Green unripe papaya is even more effective.
Pineapple. Exfoliating.
Peach. To enliven tired, irritated and dry skin; anti-inflammatory and prevents wrinkles.
Pear. For dry, normal and oily skin. Calms sore, inflamed and blotchy skin and sunburn. Contains tannins and natural sugars.
Potato. Grated raw potato makes an excellent mask for both dry and normal skin. It can calm sunburn. Rich in potassium and vitamin C.
Seaweed. For dehydrated skin; firming for loose, sagging skin. Rich in iodine, protein and mucilage.
Sugar. Can be used as a scrub. It dissolves as you scrub, protecting the skin from being abraded.
Strawberries. Pore cleansing, tightening, lightening; for oily skin and blemished skin. Rich in iron and salicylic acid. Helps eliminate dead skin cells.
Tomato. Refines pores, blackheads, exfoliant. Good for both dry, blemished and oily skin. Helps to restore natural acid balance of the skin.
Watermelon. Refreshing and astringent.
Yogurt. Lightening, for oily or blemished skin. Kills harmful bacteria that makes skin blemish-prone.
If a mask needs to be thickened add a bit of powdered oatmeal or cosmetic clay as a thickening agent. Rinse the mask off. Splash with cool water, pat dry with a towel and finish with a toner.

 
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