Three months, 18 cities across five countries, a gazillion flutes of Champagne, double-gazillion shots of rum and vodka, my body weight (or more!) in cakes and sweets, super-rich cauldrons of scrumptiously evil meals… it’s been a blissfully awesome stretch of wedding-hopping all the way from Los Angeles to Germany to Italy to Paris, and more!
At least, it’s been blissfully awesome for me. My skin… not so much. Lack of nutrition, lack of sleep, total dehydration, overkill of junk-y food and sugar and alcohol and pore-smothering makeup means that everything is clogged, dry, rough and lifeless.
Cue: acne, puffiness, dullness and patchiness.
Thankfully, the bridal aesthetician in Italy’s Positano clued me into this fabulous complexion-recovery face mask that deep cleanses, soothes, purifies and de-pigments the skin in one quick stroke.
The recipe is 2,000-years-old and comes from the ancient Romans, who have been using peas for skincare since the 8th century BC.
After trying it this morning, I won’t say the pea-based face mask erased every sign of decadent living in 15 minutes but my skin is definitely looking fresh, glow-y and smooth. And the zits have subsided quite magnificently as well.
So, let the partying begin once again!
You will need
6 tablespoons of fresh green peas 2 tablespoon plain yogurt 1 teaspoon mustardHow-to
Mash or puree the peas, then add the remaining ingredients; stir well till you get a thick paste.
Apply a generous layer of this paste on clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with plain water.
Why it works
Peas contain hefty doses of Pisum sativum (known as pea extract), which is a potent source of skin-boosting antioxidants, amino acids, minerals and proteins. It also deep cleanses, strengthens the skin’s barrier and increases hydration levels, thereby protecting the complexion and making it appear more glow-y.
And even that’s not all: Peas are a superb source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate and zinc, which counter inflammation and free radical damage to keep everything smooth, springy and acne-free.
Add in the beauty benefits of mustard and yogurt… and it’s time to glow flawlessly!
Have you ever used a skincare product or recipe based on peas? Which one?
![Buy a perfume and save the earth? Sounds lofty and no one product can actually undo the mess we have made of our planet. But kudos to brands that are trying.
One of my favorites is @guerlain, which supports the super-endangered bee population through its Guerlain for Bees Conservation Programme. Through this weekend, 20% of the brand's sales will go to the Programme, which runs bee schools, sustainability initiatives & supports beekeepers through the year.
A great fit, given the beauty brand's long association with bees — ever noticed that their iconic perfume bottles are adorned with a myriad of bees?
[Scroll through for closeups — and click the link in bio for whole history of Guerlain and the bees. Trust me, it's FASCINATING.]
But why are bees so important? Aren’t they just a pain? And can’t we just live without honey? 🤷🏻♀️
Well, when you consider that 90% of the world’s flowering plants & more than 35% of the food crops rely on these tiny, buzzy workers for pollination — and hence survival — do you still think we can live without them?
It’s not just honey, it’s about EVERYTHING. The food we eat, the flowers we love, the life we enjoy. Basically, bees may be the third most important thing for humans after the sun & water. 🐝🐝
As Einstein said: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” 🌾🌺🥀🌻
And these bees ARE disappearing at a frightening rate. Think pesticides, deforestation, WiFi signals, mono-cropping… it’s all causing bees to die out. 🌍🌏
The problem is so serious that the United Nations has designated a World Bee Day (it’s today!). So, how can we help? Some of the easiest ways:
🐝 Buy raw honey from local farmers
🐝 Reduce the use of pesticides, fungicides or herbicides
🐝 Get bee-friendly plants for your garden
🐝 Leave a water bowl outside for the pollinators
🐝 Support bee-conscious brands — my other favorites are @burtsbees, @trudon and @gisou
And share this post to raise awareness... the decline of bees affects us all!
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bhavyesh dhaduk says
Thanks for the very useful information.
Lisa Hill says
I love to use homemade face mask to pamper my skin and this peas mask seem very easy to create. These all ingredients are easy to access. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.