There are more than enough facial mask recipes around to last us the rest of our lives. But if you’re looking for something new or are a first-timer to the process, it never hurts to try something different. Quinoa cereal is one of the latest beauty favorite ingredients to include in a facial mask so make a list and get ready to treat your complexion to a nice pampering.

The Quinoa flake has been around for a long time - over 5,000 years to be exact! The Quinoa flake starts as a tiny seed, about the size of a mustard seed, and was heavily used in the daily diets of ancient civilizations ranging from the coasts of Chili to the Peruvian Andes and even the Inca Empire. The Quinoa flake is one of the healthiest grains around by being free of wheat, cholesterol, and gluten and low in sodium. As a meal people still enjoy this flake as is, in oatmeal form, with fruit and cinnamon, and even in pancakes, waffles, muffins, bread and cookies. The fact that it is easy to digest also makes the Quinoa food ideal for younger children and those on special diets.

So what can this delicious grain do for your beauty? Well, for one thing, the Quinoa is also a natural protein that is rich in magnesium, vitamin A, E, D and F, and phosphorus. When combined in a facial mask recipe, the Quinoa flake provides anti-aging and anti-dehydrating properties, leaving your complexion soft, smooth, and nourished with rich moisture. So what are you waiting for? Let’s find out how to start adding Quinoa to your beauty treatments!

To create your Quinoa facial mask, you’ll need the following ingredients: 6 oz plain yogurt, ¼ cup of Quinoa cereal cooked in soy milk, 2 drops of Mimosa oil and 2 egg yolks. The first step in this recipe is to cook the Quinoa cereal in soy milk over medium-low heat. Once cooked, allow the mixture to cool. Do not add sugar to this mixture because sugar promotes wrinkles - not to mention the fact that you’re going to be applying this mask to your face, not eating it! The soy milk offers nourishing properties to the skin, including the ability to repair sun damage, improve the skin’s elasticity and releases acids and energy into the epidermis for strength. After your Quinoa cereal and soy milk is cooled, pour it into a blender and add the remaining ingredients and blend well. The presence of Mimosa oil works to regenerate tired and dull skin, stimulates the immune system and improves the skin’s healing process. The two egg yolks add rich levels of vitamin E and F, as well as its own nourishing and stimulating properties to the skin.

After blending the ingredients together, apply the facial mask to your face and neck. Leave the facial mask on for anywhere between 10-20 minutes. Use this time to sit down and relax, read a book or simply take a cat nap (just make sure you don’t get your mask onto your pillow or sheets!). When the time is up, simply rinse off the facial mask with warm water, pat dry and apply moisturizer as needed. Using this nourishing facial mask once a week will quickly get your complexion back in shape in a way that is natural and effective. Plus, if you have any Quinoa cereal left over, you can make a nutritious meal that you won’t feel guilty about eating.

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