Soma Repair Mask

 

 Royal Jelly is a gelatinous secretion that worker bees feed to their queen.

•  it's acids increase the speed of collagen production and cell regeneration
•  contains nutrients that support skin renewal: B-complex vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and zinc
• is anti-inflammatory making it good for reduction of skin irregularities such as rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, and acne. 

Vimergy Living Propolis

• powerful wound healer, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral.
• has been found to inhibit many forms of cancer including skin cancer by Dr. Seema Patel of the Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics Research Center, San Diego State University
• is a resinous mixture that honey bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. In the hive, it’s being used to both seal the Bee Larva chambers and as a natural disinfector, this is why it is effective for fighting acne. Recent research also suggest that it is effective in speeding the healing and reducing the symptoms of cold sores. For cold sores I highly recommend the alcohol tincture version directly on the viral outbreak...I've seen it work wonders.;)

Raw Honey

• has more naturally-occurring antioxidants than almost any other botanically/natural derived source meaning that it aids in cellular repair, essentially slowing the aging process of the skin.
• contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that brightens the complexion.
• is a humectant helping to naturally draw moisture to the skin restoring and maintaining skin structure

Egyptian Calendula CO2

• effectively stimulates wound healing and regeneration of the skin
• contains powerful antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory flavonoids
• calming and soothing to eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis

 Gotu Kola

• calms inflammation, speeds wound healing, stimulates new cell growth, builds collagen, and improves circulation.
• is rich in amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and numerous potent phytochemicals.
• In a 2012 study, researchers found that the formulation inhibited bacterial growth, fueled the growth of new skin cells and increased skin "tensile strength" and resilience.

 Fresh Comfrey Root and Leaf

• reweaves collagen
• contains a significant amount of allantoin a cell proliferate that promotes the growth of connective tissue, bone, and cartilage and is easily absorbed through the skin
• destroys harmful bacteria

 Hibiscus 

• plant kingdom's botox, offering plumped skin
• contains naturally occurring AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids) which help to exfoliate the skin and speed cell turnover, which in turn helps reduce acne breakouts and offers younger, fresher, and smoother skin.  AHA's also improve elasticity and flexibility of the skin. 
• boasts a high mucilage content making it moisturizing to the skin.  

Helichrysum Italicum Essential Oil (Immortelle)

• miracle healer
• contains the highest known percentage of beta-diketones. These diketones are responsible for the plants antioxidant and tissue protecting properties.
• promotes cell health by encouraging skin cell turnover making the skin smooth and soft and helps the skin retain moisture.
• soothes and repairs sunburned skin.

Carrot Seed Essential Oil

• skin revitalizer
• rich in powerful antioxidant carotenoids which aid in keeping the skin more supple and less wrinkled and lined
• sunburn soother - restores over sunned skin
• balances sebum production for both oily and dry skins

 Borage Seed Oil

• moisture replenisher, barrier repair.
• contains an unusually high percentage of GLA (gamma linolenic acid) which helps to repair the skin barrier, effectively treat chronic dryness, acne, eczema, inflammation, and dermatitis.

 

Christy's Tip:  My personal favorite way to use this mask is in the morning for a glow that carries into the day..it is 2 steps, but it is SO WORTH IT and really doesn't take much time.

1. Blend the Coca Kesara with hydrosol. Allow to nearly dry (takes a few minutes) and then wash away thoroughly using a cloth if needed. Coca Kesara refreshes, and tightens pores and brightens the skin. 

2. Hydrate with Soma. While the skin is still damp from your first mask, apply the Soma and leave on just a few minutes before washing away with warm water. Using a cloth will remove too much of the beneficial oils and balmyness that is going to keep your skin plump and hydrated. Follow with your toning mist, oil, serum and balm of choice.

Ultra Hydrating Mask: Blend 1/2 tsp Soma + 1/4 tsp water (or 6 pumps Chanda Tonic Mist) + 1 pump each Immortal Serum & Immortal Oil.  Mix into a thick soupy pudding, and apply a thin layer over face and neck.  Allow to work it's magic for 10 - 30 minutes or over night. Gently wipe off using a warm damp wash cloth. Follow with facial mist, oil, serum and/or balm. This is wonderful as a morning mask offering plumped, glowing and hydrated skin to start your day. 

Deep Cleanse + Repair Mask:  Blend 3/4 tsp of dry mask and 1/4 tsp Soma Mask with enough water form a thick soup.  Apply mask to cleansed face then rest with your feet up for 10 min. Then gently rinse off using circular motions to buff away dead cells and use a warm damp wash cloth to remove any lingering bits. Follow with facial mist, oil, serum and/or balm.