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"  This summer, check ELLE.com every Friday for fun and easy do-it-yourself hacks. There are few indulgences we adore as much as a great facial. And during the season where sweat and oil are at their maximum, our skin could use a weekly refresher. Still, we&amp;#039;d rather not devote our wallets (and precious, sun-filled time) to so many spa appointments. Luckily, face masks are quite easy to whip up in your kitchen. And with the right ingredients, you&amp;#039;d be surprised how closely it mimics those treatments of the more luxurious variety. There&amp;#039;s a reason why so many spas offer seaweed wraps and facials. The vegetation found on the ocean&amp;#039;s floor is chock full of antioxidants that detoxify the skin&amp;#039;s surface, and full of B vitamins, which fight inflammation. In short, it&amp;#039;s capable of cleansing, balancing, and healing your face. Here, we paired it with aloe, another skin-soothing champ, and peppermint to create a tingly, cooling sensation perfect for summer. $4, 5 steps, 3 ingredients, glowing, soft skin. BOOM. WHAT YOU NEED:  -4 large sheets of dry seaweed (We used Kombu, found at Whole Foods) -4 tbsp aloe vera gel (learn how to extract it yourself here) -several drops peppermint essential oil -a blender or food processor What we used: Lily of the Desert 99% Aloe Vera Gelly, $3; iherb.com NOW Foods Peppermint Essential Oil, $6; pureformulas.com Our price breakdown: 4 sheets seaweed ($2.60) + 4 tbsp aloe gel ($1.50) + approx. 1/4 tsp peppermint oil ($0.32) = $4.42 Compared to your last facial? A steal. STEP 1:  Split the sheets of seaweed into workable pieces, and put them in a blender.  STEP 2:  Blend or process the seaweed into a powder or very small pieces. STEP 3:   Add the other ingredients, and blend until combined. STEP 4: Apply, and feel your face get all tingly. STEP 5:  Laugh, because you have crap on your face. It&amp;#039;s funny. STEP 5: Let sit for 10-20 minutes before washing away the gunk to reveal glowy, soft skin. Wasn&amp;#039;t it worth channeling the Swamp Creature? Related: Summer FriDIY: Make Your Own Sea Salt Spray for Beachy Waves Related: Summer FriDIY: How to Tie Dye, the High Fashion Way Photos by Katie Friedman "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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