Care for a glass of champagne? The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry published the results of a recent joint study by the University of Reading and University of Cagliari that showed moderate consumptions of Champagne may help the brain cope with the trauma of stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup champagne
- 2 tbs. heavy cream
- 4 tbs. powdered Bentonite or rhassoul or green clay
- Glass mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Washcloth
Instructions:
- Measure out 4 tablespoons of powdered clay carefully into the glass mixing bowl. The clay is the ingredient that cleanses and purifies the skin. It pulls toxins and excess oils from the skin. It is the basis for the mask, as it holds the cream and champagne in suspension.
- Pour in the heavy cream. The acids in the cream soften and lighten your skin, while the fats in the cream add a luxurious creaminess to the mask, keeping the clay from drying your skin. Mix it into the dry clay slowly until the clay is moistened. It will be rather dry and lumpy.
- Add the champagne, and stir the mixture until it is creamy and soft. The carbonation makes the mixture light and the sweetness in the champagne softens your skin. There are antioxidants and phenolic compounds in the champagne give anti-inflammatory attributes to the facial mask.
- Apply the mask immediately, before it has a chance to dry out. Smooth it over your face, avoiding your eyes, nose and mouth. Smooth it down over your neck and upper chest for a full facial and even the tops of your hands if you have enough mask mixture. This should be enough mask for one use.
- Allow the champagne mask to dry for 20 minutes, then wipe off with a warm, damp washcloth. Rinse any residue left with lukewarm water.
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