Pawpaw Face Peel
FACE CARE
I love the feel of a face-peel. There is something so indulgent about it! And, guess what - they are so simple to make
Pawpaw contains papain, which helps to gently dissolve dead skin cells, leaving your face feeling soft and refreshed.
It’s a vibrant, 'fresh-from-the-earth' treatment that a common fruit for professional-level skincare - You can even use that over-ripe one sitting in your fruit bowl.
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INGREDIENTS
2 tsp gelatine powder
3 Tbsp water
1 cup ripe pawpaw
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the gelatine and water in a small pot
Warm over a low heat until the gelatine has dissolved.
Remove from heat and set aside
Mash, juice or liquidise the fruit
Use a sieve to push as much liquid as possible out of the fruit
Combine the gelatine and juice.
Place in the fridge for about 20 minutes or until it is just starting to set
Spread over your face and neck and relax for 15 minutes
Peel off and rinse with warm water.
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