I have always been a fan of beauty products, but I am not particularly skilled when it comes to making them. Whenever I go to the store looking for a new skincare product, I find myself overwhelmed with all the ingredients listed on every bottle and jar. It’s hard to know which ones are actually good for your skin type! That is why today we are going to talk about how you can make your own homemade face masks that will be good for any skin type!
What you will learn
What are face masks?
Face masks are a popular skincare product that you wear on your face for a short duration of time, usually about 20 minutes. A typical mask will be based on clay or yogurt and applied to the surface of your skin for deep cleansing and moisturizing purposes.
Why apply them?
Masks are great because they target specific needs for your skin.
Benefits to applying regular homemade face masks are :
What are the benefits of DIY facials?
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines by boosting collagen production
- Calms skin irritations like acne, eczema, dermatitis, or rosacea-Check our blog out on natural ways to help acne
- Give a refreshing, natural glow
- Masks can also be great for hydration if you have dry skin or need to moisturize.
- Can help tighten up your pores, making them appear smaller
- It’s a great way to pamper yourself without spending too much money on it!
Many people use facial masks as part of their daily routine or weekly routine to keep their skin looking healthy and fresh!
Homemade Recipes
Here are some homemade face masks to try out:
Green Mask
A green mask is great because it’s a natural detoxifier and will help remove toxins from your skin.
It can also be helpful in reducing acne or eczema outbreaks, as well as calming irritated skin.
Making this face mask at home requires three ingredients that you should have around the house – honey (to moisturize), cucumber (for hydration), and avocado (boosts collagen production). All of these ingredients are completely natural! Just combine them all into a blender and mix until they form an even paste to apply to your face. Leave on about 20 minutes before washing off with warm water then continue with your beauty routine like normal afterward! You’ll feel refreshed immediately after applying this.
Oatmeal Mask
Mix oatmeal and honey together for an all-natural mask. Honey is full of antioxidants that work to keep your skin moisturized and youthful, while the oatmeal will help tighten pores in addition to exfoliating dead cells off the surface of your skin.
Milk and Honey
To dry out pimples or blemishes with this home remedy, mix one tablespoon each of milk and honey — then apply as a face mask! The milk contains lactic acid which can not only soothe irritated inflammation on acne but also penetrate deeper into clogged pores than most other cleansers.
Egg White Mask
An egg white mask can help to tighten pores and remove impurities from the surface of your skin. Beat an egg in a bowl until it becomes frothy, then apply liberally on the face as a home remedy for reducing wrinkles and acne.
Aloe Vera Juice
If you’re feeling like your skin needs some extra love during the winter months, this one is probably going to be right up your alley! Try using aloe vera juice instead of water when washing or shaving — it has naturally soothing properties that will keep even inflamed skin calm enough to heal itself.
Apple Cider Vinegar Facial
A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup or two gallons of water can be used as a facial rinse to nourish the skin. The acetic acid from the vinegar helps balance pH levels and will also cure acne-causing bacteria, so it’s great for people who are looking to change their skincare routine.
Chocolate Face Mask
If you’ve got cocoa powder on hand (or some other type of chocolate), just mix one egg yolk with about four tablespoons of cocoa powder until smooth for an easy face mask that’s chock full o’ antioxidants! It’ll help keep your skin nice and healthy too because chocolate is rich in vitamin E and magnesium which both improve hydration.
Coconut Oil Mask
Coconut oil is one of the all-time best moisturizers around, and you can use it in a lot of different ways on your skin. It’s great for dry patches, acne scars, stretch marks—you name it! Not to mention that this mask will also soak up excess oils from any breakouts or clogged pores so they don’t cause more problems like blackheads.
Mix Coconut oil with a little bit of baking soda and honey.
Apply to your face, leave on for 20 minutes or until it dries. Rinse off with warm water.
Here’s a great brand of coconut oil.
Lemon Juice Mask
Mix equal parts lemon juice and avocado, smooth over skin, wait five minutes then rinse thoroughly with cold water before patting dry with a towel – that’s all there is to this one-ingredient mask that gives you glowing skin in an instant! The citric acid from the lemons will exfoliate dead cells while also fighting acne-causing bacteria so no more pimples can pop up around the time period when they’re most likely to appear. Lemon has natural antioxidant properties.
Honey and Banana Mask
Mash up a banana and mix it with honey until they form a smooth paste. Apply the mask to your face, avoiding any eye area. Leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off in tepid water then pat dry with a towel! Vitamin C-rich bananas will brighten skin while hydrating thanks to its gentle fruit sugars; honey is known as an anti-inflammatory so this DIY mask has properties that work together synergistically. This mask also moisturizes because of the natural oils found within avocado which makes it perfect for those who suffer from oily skin types or acne-prone skin due to the calming effect on inflamed pores.
Olive Oil Mask
Combine two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with one egg yolk in a bowl. Beat and whisk for about five minutes until the mixture becomes light yellow. Apply to your face, avoiding any eye area while ensuring that it is evenly distributed. Relax for 15 minutes. After this time has passed pat dry then rinse off using warm water, followed by cold water – do not use soap as it will remove all oils from your skin which can cause premature wrinkles!
Conclusion
These homemade face masks are a great way to make sure your skin is getting the nutrients it needs. Make one of these recipes this weekend and see if you notice any difference in how your skin looks! You don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive face masks. Enjoy!!