When I put together my summer bucket list, I thought we’d get to cross off a few things, but with only one item left, I’m pretty proud!! I mentioned earlier this week that we went blueberry picking at Boston Hill Farm in Andover – it was pretty late in the season so I didn’t think much would be left to pick, but we ventured into the areas that people didn’t go to and found some truly delicious and fresh blueberries! Keep reading for some of the ways – besides eating, that I’ve used them up!
We all know that blueberries pack quite the punch when it comes to health benefits – help ward off heart disease, boost your brain, rich with antioxidants and help with glowing skin – so as we were picking I was thinking of other ways I could utilize these little treats and decided on a face mask!
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What You’ll Need || Blueberry Face Mask
2 handfuls of blueberries
3 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon of honey
What You’ll Need || Blueberry Face Mask
2 handfuls of blueberries
3 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon of honey
Mix everything together and really mash the blueberries. I stuck the mixture in the fridge for about 15 minutes to get a bit colder, not a necessary step, but I liked that the mask felt cool on my face. I couldn’t get over how easy the mask was to make and I loved that it was all natural! You don’t get the tightening feeling that you do with other masks, but after about 10 minutes the mask came off and my skin was truly glowing! BONUS: If you aren’t a fan of face masks – this was also a pretty phenomenal blueberry yogurt! I was a little scared that it might turn my face blue – BUT as you can see it became more of a pinky color so that didn’t happen – but as my friend Jackie suggested you can always test it out on your wrist to see how your skin reacts!
Not a fan of either one of those – not to worry you can also make some pretty delicious blueberry pancakes!!
Have you ever tried making your own mask?
What a neat idea to use blueberries to make a face mask!
I've made my own face mask before, but never added blueberries. May have to try!
amemoryofus.com
Super cool and so are you in the blueberry patch!! Wow, you look great in pink!!
Blueberry picking is so fun! I always end up with bags of blueberries in my freezer, which makes me very happy! I will definitely be trying this face mask next time!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
So fun! My great-grandparents lived on a little farm and had blueberry bushes that we would pick each summer and it's still one of my favorite memories! 🙂
Good idea to make a face mask! My mom's friend used to live on a blueberry farm in town and we had easy access to getting blueberries each year!
Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts
What a fun idea for a mask, Biana! And I love the "make pancakes" alternative haha! I use to go blueberry picking all the time when I was little but haven't been in years. My mom would make the most delicious blueberry muffins when we got home. Makes me miss it!!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
LOL!! "I was worried it would turn my face blue…" You know, that never crossed my mind… Never once considered that I might end up looking like a smurf, lol!!
That face mask sounds amazing! But the pancakes… yup those really sold me! 🙂 I miss blueberry picking in the summertime. SO much fun! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Such a fun summer activity, and that mask looks amazing! And can we talk about how much I'm loving that bag – so pretty <3
Green Fashionista
Well that sounds amazing! Definitely going to have to try that!
I love blueberries ! Thank you for sharing the mask recipe. I'm going to give it a try.
I love that you went blueberry picking and not only thought of food recipe but face ones as well!!! I love DIY beauty!
I love all-natural DIY face masks like this because they are perfect for my super sensitive skin! I'll definitely be giving this one a try–and probably making some blueberry pancakes!
rosyoutlookblog.com
gosh i just love blueberries. so yum! well all berries. and i wouldn't have thought to turn it into a mask but this is a great idea! and def chilling too to make it cooler. love.
xoxo cheshire kat
OMG, cracking up because the blueberries + yogurt + honey has literally been my breakfast for the last week. Just, you know, not mushed up and with a little granola thrown in 😉 Darling pics – we went blueberry picking this summer, too!
You definitely found a lot of options for them but I think my favorite is the pancakes 😉
Wow such a fun way to use them! I just would've thought to use them for baking!
Greek yogurt is seriously a magical substance!! It's great for a sunburn too (just don't eat it afterwards!!). So glad you found blueberries and are NOT blue after your facial! 🙂
My husband and I did this once, and it was so much fun. A mask is a fun way to use them.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Great use of blueberries! I love that you can eat the face mask too.
This is such a great idea! It also kind of sounds like a delicious breakfast too!
How fun! I like that it's all natural!
Blueberries are my favorite, and it's getting to be "that season" in Maine! I miss how tasty wild ones are, compared to the farms here in FL. A mask is a great idea- though I'm pretty sure I'd eat 'em all before I was done! 🙂 -Dorrie @ Rt 1 US 1
i love that you wore a maxi dress as a top, looks fabulous regardless!
i had no idea you could use blueberries in a mask. so smart! this looks super easy so i will definitely be trying it.
This looks like such a fun setting and day! It's so neat you thought to make a face mask out of these – I never would have thought that but it's a great idea!
Omg this is such an amazing idea! I would never think that blueberries could turn into a face mask! Sounds yummy too!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
I am ALL for an all natural face mask. What a great idea! Although I love the store bought face masks, I HATE how tight they get!
I love the idea of a blueberry face mask, I've never tried one before! I have nearly all the ingredients, except yogurt, since I have somewhat of an intolerance to it, but perhaps I'll just buy it to make a mask with! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you're having a great week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
thestylecontour.com
We have a blueberry farm near us that people drive for hours to come to – its great. Ran by a great family.
That first picture is so magazine looking 🙂
Love this! I'll definitely have to try it out!
A face mask that's good enough to eat. Sounds good to me. :]
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So fun! I will have to try this with Hallie!
I absolutely love going blueberry picking in Michigan! This is such a great way to use all the leftovers! Thanks for sharing this recipe:)
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
I havent been blueberry picking in years, looks so fun!
xox Tess | Sequins are the New Black
I already have all of these ingredients… I'll have to try this! If I don't eat it all first!
How awesome to use blueberries for a face mask and to eat with hah!
liz @ j for joiner
What a great idea to use up extra blueberries! I want to go picking now, sounds so fun!
I love this idea for extra blueberries! Looks like you guys definitely made out during picking xo
Beautifully Candid
Such a great idea!! I always end up with extra blueberries. Totally need to try!
xo, Annie
I need to try make it. What a great idea to use leftover blueberries.
Nina
ninasstyleblog.com
Wow so neat!! I've never even thought of using them for that!
One of my favorite face washes is Korres Greek Yougurt one. It makes my face feel so bright and smooth and nourished, so I bet that this bluberry one would do the same thing! I'm glad that there were still plenty of blueberries left for y'all to eat!
Wow, this is super easy and to get glowing skin…yes please! I'm so happy you got so much done on your Summer Bucket List, that's awesome! Thanks for this great DIY!
Love a good DIY face mask! Thanks for sharing 😉
~Samantha
goldcoastgirlblog.com/
How fun! What a great idea. I have never made my own mask… always too lazy 🙂
Give me all the antioxidants!! Such a fun idea 🙂
xo, Kristina
Medicine & Manicures
Fun and cute post!! Now I want blueberries too lol.
I love DIY face masks and this sounds amazing! I have all the ingredients so I'm trying it tonight!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I Have to try the face mask, have never thought of putting blueberries in my mask but sounds so good! Thank you for the tips! Xx
thefashionfolks.com
With the amount of these we keep in the house, I could definitely try this!
I think those pancakes are my speed 🙂 I love how you re-purposed your maxi dress as a top! It looks so cute!
ooh this sounds like a great idea, going to have to try!
danielle | avec danielle
SO obsessed with the maxi dress you wore as a top! Gorgeous on you! 🙂
I love the idea of using fresh ingredients for a face mask. And you can always eat the pancakes. I love blueberry ones.
I've never gone blueberry picking but that's a great idea to make a fresh diy face mask with some of them! I have wanted to go to the Nashoba Valley Winery for quite a while and I think they have a bunch of fruit you can pick there too.
Okay I bet that mask smells amazing! I don't do face masks often but this sounds like a good one.