WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol (or any Astringent)
A Wash Cloth
A Bath Towel
A Flat Bristled Paint Brush
A Sheet Of Paper
Elmer's School Glue
A Sense Of Adventure
A High Threshold For Pain
THE STORY:
Ok, I gave it a try. I experimented with my face. Yes, of course I did. Whose face, other than my own, will I have complete access to? I'm not a gambling woman but I am willing to give certain beauty regimens a try and by having sensitive skin those options are quite few. I love to discover new ways to keep a fresh face, baby soft skin, and as much of a youthful appearance that my almost four decades will allow. So, I research and experiment; and through trial and error I learn.
THE PROCESS:
I had read somewhere within the blogosphere that Elmer's glue made an excellent, affordable face mask with wonderful results; so, I decided to give it a try. I began by using an astringent. My favorite is rubbing alcohol. I wiped my face down with 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol using a face towel (I prefer using newborn/baby wash cloths because they are really soft). Making sure to cover the entire face, under chin, neck, upper chest, and upper back; especially paying attention to the under eye area. Keep your eyes clothes for at least 20 seconds during this step to ensure that the alcohol will not come in contact with the eyes at all. Safety first!
Next, you pour the glue onto the sheet of paper. Then, dip the paint brush into the glue and apply it onto your entire face in upward swipes. Make sure that you leave the areas around the hairline, eyes, eyebrows, and mouth completely free of glue. Repeat; if desired. Allow a drying time of thirty minutes or more.
When the mask is completely dry it will appear almost translucent; yet matte. This is where the pain comes in. Slowly peel the edges of the mask. Peel a small section at time to prevent skin irritation. Upon completion, you will notice immediate results. Your skin will be smoother and your pores will diminish in size.
Take my word for it. Me, almost forty? Yep! No shame!
