Amy Galper, Co-Founder of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies, understands the therapeutic and healing power of scent. As an in-demand NYC-based aromatherapist, Amy knows how to harness essential oils to help with stress, sleep, and beauty. She has also relied on plants in a powerful way in her own life.

At 30, she was diagnosed with a mysterious autoimmune disease that threatened her kidney function. At that moment, she decided to let plant-based healing guide her choices with food and also what she put on her body. Devoted to natural beauty, her new book Plant-Powered Beauty: The Essential Guide to Using Natural Ingredients for Health, Wellness, and Personal Skincare which she co-wrote with aromatherapist Christina Daigneault features 50 plant-based skincare DIY recipes.

Amy shares two of her favorite skin-enhancing masks with justBOBBI readers. The Fresh Anti-Inflammatory & Brightening Facial Mask does just that, while the Fresh Enzyme Facial Mask promises to help skin repair from acne, stress, and exposure to sun and pollution.

Fresh Enzyme Facial Mask

We paired fresh blueberries and raspberries to double up on the enzyme power in our supercharged healing facial mask that works to repair skin from acne, stress, and exposure to sun and pollution. This super-fresh recipe is for one-time immediate use.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ounce sugar-free soy yogurt 1 ounce fresh blueberries
• 1 ounce fresh raspberries
• 1 drop lavender essential oil
• Standard (40-ounce) blender small glass or stainless steel bowl glass or wooden stirrer

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the yogurt, blueberries, and raspberries into a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the ingredients are partly liquefied.
2. Transfer the mixture to a small glass or stainless steel bowl. Add the lavender essential oil and stir into the mixture.
3. Apply the mask to your face immediately and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
4. Rinse off the mask with warm water and then pat your skin dry with a clean cotton towel.

Fresh Anti-inflammatory and Brightening Facial Mask

This simple, natural, and fresh three-ingredient mask is especially helpful for dull skin needing a life lift or skin prone to acne breakouts. With the healing qualities of honey, the brightening power of strawberries, and the anti-inflammatory benefits of chamomile, you don’t have to look past your kitchen cabinet to blend a mask that will leave your skin radiating health and happiness.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 ripe strawberries
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 drop German (blue) chamomile essential oil
• Standard (40-ounce) blender small glass bowl glass or wooden stirrer

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the strawberries and honey into a blender and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until the ingredients are mostly liquefied.
2. Transfer the mixture to a small glass bowl. Add the German chamomile essential oil and stir together until well incorporated.
3. Apply the mask to your face immediately and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
4. Rinse off the mask with warm water and pat your skin dry with a clean cotton towel.