Homemade or home blended facial masks are the best way to tackle acne, oily skin, aging, and more. They’re also surprisingly easy to make at home.
You don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive spa visits to get the ultimate in facial masks treatments.
You may already have everything you need laying around your kitchen.
So, whether you feel dehydrated, nutrient deficient, stressed or just a little worn down, there’s a facial mask for you!
This is what you need to know to make the ultimate treatment at home without laying out a ton of money.
Think About The Benefits You Seek
Before you start making a facial mask, it’s a good idea to think about what ingredients you might want to use based on their properties with your skin.
For example, honey is super for refreshing dry skin and bringing down inflammation of the tissue and any red tones that are there.
On the other hand, you might opt for apple cider vinegar which is a great way to tackle acne because it helps to kill off hostile bacteria in the skin and reduces any oily material that might be building up on you.
We’ve got some recipes below to get you started with this but feel free to experiment!
You Have To Get Your Skin Ready For The Mask
You won’t get the most out of face masks by whipping them up and then just slapping them on your skin.
You need to give the skin a proper clean and open up your pores before you begin. There may be different skin types but your skin tone can't benefit without this.
We’d recommend choosing a nice natural cleanser and then washing your face thoroughly with it. You can find some awesome natural face washes here too.
Maintaining The Mask When It’s On
Contrary to popular belief, a facial mask is not meant to dry out when it’s on your face – it’s supposed to remain moist and hydrated.
The easiest way to maintain that moisture level is to run your shower and let the steam help you out.
However, if that’s not practical – a warm and damp towel laid over the mask if fine too (don’t cut off your breathing, though).
Homemade Facial Masks Recipes That Anyone Can Make
So, let’s take a look at some very simple DIY facial masks that anyone can make and benefit from. For more recipes check out 200 Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Natural Beauty.
The Egg Mask For Acne
This is really simple to make. You need just three eggs to get started and the idea is to use the protein that is found in the whites to kill bacteria in your skin.
So, take 3 eggs and then separate the yolks from the whites (you can eat the yolks or use them for glazes, etc.) The put the whites in a bowl and use a cotton bud to cover your face in the egg white. Wear the mask for about 15 minutes. Then wash yourself with a warm, damp cloth and moisturize.
The Oatmeal Mask For Clogged Pores
OK, you need two ingredients for this, 2 teaspoons of oatmeal and a teaspoon of baking powder. Thoroughly mix the oatmeal and baking powder in a bowl and then slowly add some water to form a thick paste to about half a cup. Rub the paste into your face and allow it to get nearly dry. Then wash it off with a warm, damp cloth and moisturize.
The oatmeal and the baking soda can both act as exfoliants which are helpful in removing dead skin cells and for unblocking the pores on your face. If you have acne prone skin or sensitive skin then this face mask should do the trick.
The Cucumber Mask For Dry Skin
This is also a two-ingredient mask and you’ll need half of a cucumber and a couple of teaspoons of aloe vera gel (you can find the best aloe vera gels here). You want to throw them both in a blender and gently blend them to form a thick paste. Massage this paste into your skin. Allow about half an hour on your face before washing off with a warm, damp cloth and moisturizing.
This should be a highly moisturizing treatment which can help bring life back to your skin and stop it from feeling itchy. You can even add a hint of lemon juice to this if you want to fight acne.
Avocado And Cocoa Mask For Wrinkles
Our final mask is a three ingredient one. You’ll need a pair of avocados, a tablespoon of raw honey and two tablespoons of cocoa powder. Then scoop the avocados out (discard the stone) and mash them in a container. Add the honey and cocoa powder and give it a good stirring and mixing. Then put the mask on your face. After 20 minutes, you can wash it away with warm, soapy water and then moisturize.
In theory, this ought to help you produce collagen and moisturize your skin and that will reduce the number of fine lines/wrinkles on the skin.
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