stumbled on this a few days ago detailing how you can make your own pore strips from unflavored gelatin mix. Well what girl can pass up the chance to do a homemade face mask at 11pm at night? Not this one!
Since I’m home for break, this seemed like the ideal time.
I think mothers always have a supply of unflavored gelatin packets in their pantry. I have not a clue what my mom ever uses this stuff for but there is always at least two boxes.
Basically, you mix the gelatin with a little milk, zap it in the microwave for a few seconds and spread it on your face. Simple enough.
Why milk instead of water? No idea!
My family doesn’t drink milk. We drink soy or almond milk. Does soy milk achieve the same end? I considered a few moments using powered milk substitute instead, but decided against it – too much effort.
I mixed it up, microwaved it, and used a plastic spoon/my fingers to spread it on my face.
I left it on until I felt so uncomfortable I couldn’t wait any longer and began peeling it off.
Excruciatingly painful.
In hindsight, I think this was because I (1) gooped it on too think and (2) didn’t wait long enough for it to fully dry.
Nevertheless, my face was as smooth and soft as you could ever want afterward so I’ll count this as a success!