Rainforest Elixir Mask
The South American rainforest contains a plethora of superfoods and
medicinal plants, including yerba mate, which contains 24 vitamins and
minerals, 15 amino acids, and 11 polyphenols. Combine yerba mate with
acai berries, which have 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes, and
coconut milk, which contains the vitamins C, E, B, B, B, and B as well
as iron, selenium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, you’ll find that
this Rainforest Elixir Mask gives you much, much more than a
multivitamin for your skin.YIELDS: 2–3 masks
2 tablespoons yerba mate leaves or 2 yerba mate tea bags 1 cup
boiling water
2 teaspoons acai berry powder
1 teaspoon coconut flour
⁄ teaspoon coconut cream What you will need: 1 cup glass
measuring cup tea strainer, mixing bowl, spoon
- To Make: Place the yerba mate in the measuring cup and pour in the
boiling water. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes or more. Strain out the
yerba mate leaves and discard, reserving the brew. Place the acai powder,
coconut flour, and coconut cream into the bowl and stir. Be mindful not
to breathe the powders as you work with them. Add the brewed yerba
mate a little at a time, stirring to moisten all of the powder until you
reach the desired consistency of a thick but spreadable paste. You will
use 1–2 teaspoons of brew.
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