Face Mask Friday | Coconut Oil + Honey

I've had the sniffles for a little while now and it's really taking a toll on my skin. It's mega dry at the moment and no lotion or potion seems to be working. I took to the internet to find a home remedy and I stumbled across coconut oil! I'd heard of it before being used as hair masks and make up removers, so I really don't know why I didn't think to use it as a face mask! I dug out the oil from the back of my cupboard and set off to work. I decided to throw in a little honey too to make use of its antibacterial properties.

(My honey is a little crystallized but it still works perfectly!)

I used;

1 teaspoon of honey

2 teaspoons of  coconut oil

Measurements are approximate and you can easily chop and change them to suit you. This mixtures makes enough for at least two applications so I just put any leftover in an empty glass jar to use next time.

After I mixed it all up I applied an even layer to my clean face using a Real Techniques pointed foundation brush (from the core collection). I prefer to use a foundation brush to apply my face masks just to reduce mess and get an even application (and sometimes it makes me feel fancy). And while we're on the subject, coconut oil makes a wonderful brush cleaner, too!

I let it sit on my face for about half an hour while I had nothing to do, but 10 minutes would be just fine. After I rinsed it off with warm water and a face cloth I followed up with a light coat of my usual moisturiser. I saw a huge improvement in the feel of my skin. It wasn't as flakey and sore and I reckon after another use my skin should be back to normal, yay!

Word of warning! This mask is a drippy one if you apply too much, so keep a tissue on hand to catch any drops.

S.

Sex Bomb (Bath Bomb)

I'm still working my way through a Lush gift set my sister bought me for my birthday and I came across Sex Bomb! I had seen this in the shop but had never bought one or even smelt one, so I though I'd give you my first impressions.

Here's what they say

This ballistic is packed full of every sensual, relaxing oil we could find. Clary sage, jasmine and ylang ylang, blended into a classic musk base. We then packed it full of soya milk, so you can step out of the bath feeling like Cleopatra.

Here's what I say

It's a big one, that for sure (oh my). If it wasn't my first time (oh dear) I would definitely have crumbled it in to get more than one use out of it. Regardless, I filled my bath up and plopped the whole thing in, and a few minutes later I got in myself. It was nice. It turned my water a vibrant pink, smelt fresh and floral, and left me feeling relaxed, and my skin feeling soft.

However. I really wish they had left the little flower on top out, or at least made it out of something else that dissolved a little easier. After the bulk of it fully dissolved, I was left with floating jelly-like petals. I think I read somewhere that they were gelatin petals? Either way, they didn't benefit me in any way and I'd rather they weren't there for me to have to scoop to one side.

Other than that I don't think I can really fault it. I'd consider buying it again but not in a hurry.

You can buy Sex Bomb for £3.20 from here.

Do you have any recommendations for my next Lush purchase?

S.