A homemade face mask is one of the best ways to keep your skin looking fresh and beautiful.

The next time you feel like adding a mask to your skincare routine, instead of buying one, why not make your own with 100% natural ingredients? We've got a recipe for a lavender mask, perfect for nourishing and cleansing the skin.

I'd like to share seven vital tips to consider before starting:

• Use the appropriate dilution
• Apply products in the right order
• Use a patch test to rule out any reactions or sensitivities
• Never apply essential oils near your eyes
• Avoid direct sunlight, especially after using citrus oils
• Make sure to use skin-safe essential oils
• Avoid storing essential oils in plastic containers, as the essentials are very potent and can degrade the plastic

• 150 ml of white clay
• 10 ml of dried lavender flowers ground in a coffee grinder
• 2 drops of lavender essential oil
• 5 ml of rose oil, jojoba oil or sweet almond oil

1. Place all ingredients except the essential oil in a glass bowl. Never use metal containers as they may tarnish or plastic bowls as they contain petroleum.
2. Use a wooden utensil for the same reason. Mix well and add fresh, pure water until you have a mayonnaise-like consistency.
3. Cover with a white cloth and place the bowl in the sun for an hour or two to energize the mixture.
4. Add essential oil when ready to use. Apply to a clean face and leave on for a maximum of 15 minutes.
5. Rinse thoroughly and gently.
6. Then apply a rose water spray to refresh and tighten the skin tissue.
7. Finish with a serum, a few drops of rose oil or a moisturizing cream such as Echinacea.

Have a good relaxation!

Note: The use of lavender is not recommended for children under 2 years old, pregnant women (the first three months of pregnancy and the last) or breastfeeding women and people suffering from low blood pressure.