Cleansing, scrubbing and moisturizing – these are the three standard parts of our regular skin care. And yet the regime is incomplete without a face-mask, at least once a week. What – you may ask – is the necessity? Well, face-masks hydrate the skin, unclog pores, remove excess oil and dirt, and offer a deep sense of relaxation for your skin. And the good news is that it doesn’t take much to make one.
Yes! I am talking about homemade face masks! Once you get introduced into this wonderful world of DIY face masks, you will find the answers to all your skin woes! If you are new to this, don’t worry, here is a list ready for you and your skin.
* Aloe Vera Face MaskAloe Vera makes an excellent face mask for acne. Other skin benefits of Aloe Vera are extensive – from treating sunburn to moisturizing, to reviving the skin.
Aloe Vera Gel 1 teaspoon
Milk cream 2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder one pinch
Glycerin few drops as an alternative ingredient
- Add in the gel, cream and turmeric powder and mix it to a fine paste.
- Apply it on your face and neck, as a thin layer. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.
- Alternatively, mix the gel with a few drops of glycerin, and follow the same procedure of application.
* Banana Face MaskIf you are looking for that one go-to facemask for acne, a banana facemask is your answer. Containing minerals like zinc, potassium, vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as amino acids, it also acts as a hydrating face mask.
Ripe Banana 1 medium-sized
Honey 2 teaspoon
Additional ingredients 1/4th cup yogurt or 1 tablespoon orange juice
- Mash up the banana and mix in the honey. Make sure it is blended properly (use a blender if need be). Few lumps are fine.
- Apply it over your face and keep it for 20-30 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water.
- You may also add in yogurt or orange juice (optional) with this banana face mask for an extra touch!
- Interestingly, applying just the banana peel over your face helps get rid of pimples and dirt.
* Turmeric Face MaskThe turmeric face mask is an age-old face mask for acne. Turmeric contains curcumin which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, helpful for treating acne, scarring, and for a healthy glow.
Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Rose water 1-2 teaspoon
- Mix the ingredients into a fine paste.
- Apply it over your face and keep it on for 5-10 minutes.
- Wash off the mask slowly creating circular motions.
- Turmeric face mask can also be made using other ingredients with ground coffee, or with aloe vera, yogurt, and honey.
* Oatmeal Face MaskOatmeal is an exfoliating ingredient used in the homemade face mask.
Oatmeal 2 teaspoons
Honey 1 teaspoon
Milk 2-3 teaspoos
- Ground the oatmeal to finer bits and mix in the other ingredients.
- Apply and keep it for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off.
* Tomato-Lemon Face MaskA DIY face mask using tomato aids in glowing skin.
Tomato (blended into puree) ¼ cup
Lemon juice 2 teaspoon
Sandalwood powder 1 teaspoon
- Mix in the ingredients before applying it on your face for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse off with lukewarm water.
* Egg-Almond Face MaskEgg-Almond Face Mask is a superb face mask for dry skin, with the egg moisturizing the skin, and almond oil making it soft.
Egg 1
Almond Oil 5-6 drops
- Beat the egg, and pour the oil.
- Apply it on your face. Leave it for 20 minutes.
- Rinse it off.
- Alternatively, you may also use ground almonds instead of oil.
* Cucumber Face MaskCucumber makes an exceptional hydrating face mask. Its vitamin C and caffeic acid content also aids to reduce skin irritation and sunburn.
Cucumber (shredded and blended into a paste) 1
Honey 2 teaspoon (additional)
- Apply the blended paste on your face for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse it off, and moisturize.
- Alternatively, add in honey as the moisturizing element.
* Honey And Milk Face MaskHoney acts as a moisturizer and milk as a cleanser for a healthy skin in this DIY face mask.
Warm milk 4 teaspoon
Honey 2 teaspoon
- Mix the warm milk into the honey.
- Dab onto your face with a cotton ball.
- Let the skin soak it, by leaving it on for 10-20 minutes, before washing it off.
- Other possible ways of making a honey face mask are by adding mashed papaya or carrot for glowing skin.
- You can also opt for a honey lemon face mask.