By Julyne Derrick, About.com Guide

Why buy acne products when you use strawberries? Strawberries are a natural source of salicylic acid which is found in most over-the-counter acne medicines, according to Janice Cox, the author of "Natural Beauty at Home." This is Cox's recipe. The yogurt is great for soothing skin.

Ingredients:
•1/4 cup strawberries (fresh, not frozen please)
•1/4 cup sour cream or non-flavored yogurt

Preparation:
Mash together the strawberries and yogurt or sour cream. Spread on face and wash after 10-15 minutes.

So, if you missed the series on Facebook, here is how to make the Banana Mask for Oily Skin. I've been following some postings by Julyne Derrick on About.com and just posting up the ideas for your convenience. If you have oily skin, this is a really good one for you to try! Happy skin cleansing!!

This is a soothing face mask and great if you have bananas around the house.
Bananas are great for the hair, too. See my Banana & Avocado Deep Conditioning Treatment for Dry Hair recipe.

Ingredients:

•1 banana, preferably ripe (you can keep ripe bananas in the freezer. Let it thaw before using)
•1 tbsp honey
... •An orange or a lemon

Preparation:

Mix the banana and honey together.
Add a few drops of juice from an orange or a lemon.
Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with a cool washcloth or a steaming warm washcloth.