Mystical Beauty

The aspirin mask is an easy to make homemade mask, that can be made many ways. I like to make mine by mixing 4-6 aspirins with enough water to make a paste. Most recipes call for uncoated aspirin, but I have been unable to find it, so I use Equate microcoated aspirin. I swirl the aspirin around with a couple of drops of water in an empty medicine bottle - (I can see trying to explain that to the police!) until the aspirin is dissolved. I then put the mixture on my face-it may be kind of runny or clumpy, depending on how much water was used. Then I wait until the mask is dry, or until I start sneezing, whichever comes first, and I wash the mask off. You may rewet the mask and massage it into your face if you feel the need for further exfoliation. You can also use a mortar and pestle, or crush the aspirin between 2 spoons if you would prefer a smoother texture for the aspirin, as it can be clumpy when it dissolves on it's own.

Using aloe vera instead of water to mix the aspirin in

Using a mixture of aloe vera and water to mix the aspirin in

Using your usual face soap to mix the mask in, then massaging your face withe the mixture, instead of allowing it to dry

Many people do experience sneezing while using the aspirin mask. The aspirin mask can also irritate sensitive skin.