If you’ve always wanted that “peachy” complexion, go to the source: peaches! This glowing fruit is wonderful for the skin, as a food and as a facial mask ingredient.

Peaches contain fruit acids that exfoliate, plus Vitamin C and Vitamin A, which are both excellent for the skin. Try these ideas for making a peach facial mask at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp oatmeal
• ripe peach

Instructions:

1. Start with a soft, ripe peach. If you only have hard peaches, cook one gently in hot water until it becomes soft.
2. Peel the peach and mash with a fork.
3. Add 1 tbsp. honey and 1 tbsp. oatmeal, either as-is or ground in a food processor or coffee grinder.
4. Stir to make a thick paste.
5. Apply to clean skin on the face and neck, staying away from the eyes.
6. After 10 minutes, rinse off with warm water.

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