DIY banana goodness face mask

We are having crazy weather these days... going from -30 degrees celsius to +6 degrees the next day with 30mm of rain falling from the sky... My skin has been doing pretty well since I started using my DIY Honey Face wash. It stays hydrated throughout the day and for the first time in many years I don't feel any rough areas on my chin and my cheeks (I used to get them all the time during winter). I even feel my complexion has improved. My skin feels soft and has a nice rosy glow about it. Even the blemishes I could get from time to time have disappeared. Even though all seems good I still feel I need to give the skin of my face a little extra love twice a week during winter. This is why I came up with a face mask recipe that feels like an angels whisper on my skin! I had all the ingredients at home already and it's pretty easy to make!

You will need:
- Half banana (hydrating, rich in vitamin C)
- 2 tablespoons of raw honey (leaves the skin soft, has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties)
- 2 tablespoons of rolled oats (hydrating, is a natural cleanser, removes excess oil)
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt (reduces discoloration, skin brightener, hydrating)
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds (rich in essential fatty acids, rich in antioxidants)
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (exfoliates, brightens the skin)
- White tea (protects the skin)

First of all make a cup of tea and let it come to room temperature. As you can see on the photo, I put the chia seeds in a glass. Chia seeds will absorb around 8 time their volume when in contact with liquids. They then have a gelatine texture (which is really nice on the face) Once the tea is at room temperature, add 8 teaspoons of tea to the chia seeds. Also mix in the honey. Set aside for 5 minutes. 

This will happen:

See how the chia seeds grew in volume! Now is the time to put the mask together:

In a bowl mash half a banana with a fork. Add the lemon juice and mix well. You can then add all the other ingredients: chia seeds, yogurt and rolled oats (that you previously have put in the coffee grinder bringing them to powder)

  
And there you go! As simple as that! I use it on a clean face and leave it on for 10 minutes. It can be a little messy but I tell you, it is worth the mess! My face feels brand new after that! And so soft! I keep it in the fridge for up to a week.

It almost looks like breakfast!... well... you could eat it! That is the great thing about this face mask! If it is good for my belly imagine how good it can be for my skin!