Beauty formulation
Coconut Milk Face Mask
The richest of the book's honey-yogurt-milk mask trio (alongside the Goat Milk and Oat Milk versions), since coconut milk's higher fat content makes this the best pick specifically for dehydrated or environmentally stressed skin that needs real lipid replenishment alongside the mild lactic acid from the yogurt.
By Aunesty Janssen · The Big Book of Milk & Garden Beauty: 156 Natural Recipes for Skin & Hair Using Alternative Milks & Everyday Pantry Ingredients
Ingredients
- Phase A (Active Liquid)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL / 30g) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- Phase B (Humectant / Soothing Base)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL / 21g) Raw Honey
- 1 tsp (5g) Plain Whole Yogurt
Method & application
- Whisk full-fat coconut milk and raw honey together in a small bowl until honey completely dissolves.
- Add plain yogurt and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- APPLICATION
- Smooth over clean face and neck using a soft brush.
- Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Kitchen note
The chill-before-application trick is worth doing as standard practice for this mask, even if it isn't currently dripping, it noticeably improves how the mask sits and spreads.
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