Coco-Superfruit Mask

This triple-berry blast of antioxidant superfruits rich in essential fatty acids

helps nourish, soothe, and repair skin cells. These fruity antioxidants

excel in scavenging free radicals and disarming them. Unchecked, free

radicals attack and destroy your healthy cells. This mask is formulated to

repair and regenerate while gently exfoliating for a fresh and radiant skin

tone. This mask works wonders to improve environmentally damaged or

maturing skin and is beneficial for normal, dry, oily, or combination skin types as well

YIELDS: 1–2 masks

1 strawberry

2 blueberries

1 raspberry

⁄ teaspoon raw honey

1 teaspoon coconut flour

1. To Make: Place the berries in the mixing bowl and mash with the fork. Stir

in the honey. Add the coconut flour a little at a time, stirring to moisten the

powder until you have a thin, not drippy, spreadable paste. How much

coconut flour you need will depend on how juicy your berries are. Coconut

flour is highly absorbent, so start with a teaspoon and add more as needed,

up to 3 teaspoons.

2. To Store: This mask should not be stored. Use immediately.

3. To Use: To use, spread a thick layer of the mask onto clean skin. Leave on

skin 15–25 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Follow with toner and

moisturizer. Use caution as the berries may stain light-colored fabrics.

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