Strawberries make a wonderful cleansing and skin softening facial mask because they contain salicylic acid - which rids the skin of dead cells, allowing it to absorb moisture and look healthy and radiant.

• ½ cup of very ripe strawberries
• ¼ cup cornstarch

Mix the strawberries and cornstarch together to make a paste. Apply the facial mixture to the face. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

Crush a handful of strawberries and mix well with 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Using a fork mash strawberries into a pulp, add honey. Mix. Don't over blend or it will be runny. Apply directly to the skin, let sit for a few minutes then rinse off.

For a single facial mask, thaw one whole frozen strawberry in a small cup in the microwave. Frozen strawberries are good to use for this recipe because they let off alot of juice when thawed. Mash up the slightly warm strawberry to a pulp and stir in 1-2 Tbs of cornstarch to form a smooth paste. Slather the paste on to your face and neck and allow to dry, 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon fresh milk
• 1 tablespoon rice flour or cornstarch

Mash together all the ingredients to make a smooth paste. Spread over your face and neck and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry.

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup strawberries

Blend all the above ingredients and apply to face, leave on for 10 minutes and then wash face with lukewarm water. Pat your face dry with a soft towel.

• 4 to 5 very ripe, medium size strawberries
• 2 teaspoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon honey

Rinse the strawberries in lukewarm water, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. In a small bowl, mash the fruit with a fork. Add the cream and honey, mixing well. Leave on for 20 minutes

People with sensitive or sunburned skin might find the strawberries irritating. Test on a small patch of skin first to assess your skin's reaction.