5 DIY Face Masks To Get Glowing Skin Naturally
By: Kratika Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:01:43
Take your self-care to the next level and get glowing skin with these easy DIY face mask recipes. There are a few critical steps to a successful home-made face mask. First up, always apply your mask to a clean face. You want to make sure to remove surface-level impurities and make-up before applying your mask. Additionally, after your mask, it’s good practice to use a toner to close up the pores, then to moisturize. Secondly, when usig at-home ingredients, check their use-by dates. Just like you wouldn’t eat off food, you shouldn’t put it on your face either. Finally, make your masks fresh each time. The recipes below are all perfect for a single application. Optional additions for extra indulgent self-care include a cup of tea or a glass of wine, your favorite music, and a fluffy bathrobe. Enjoy!
# Turmeric Face Mask for Acne-Prone Skin
Acne-prone skin needs a little extra love and care. The build-up of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria that clog the pores cause breakouts. These breakouts can cause inflammation and discomfort. As such, a soothing and antibacterial DIY face mask is perfect. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory, while honey is antibacterial, antimicrobial, and can help the skin heal. If you can afford to splash out on manuka honey from New Zealand, it has extra healing benefits. Extra tip, keep the turmeric away from your clothes and hair, to avoid the stains.
Ingredients
Half a teaspoon of turmeric (powder or paste)
One tablespoon of honey
Method
* Mix the turmeric and honey into a smooth paste.
* Apply to your face with your fingers or a brush, and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
* Rinse with warm water and a washcloth.
# Honey Face Mask for Sensitive Skin
Similar to acne-prone skin, sensitive skin needs extra love too. This mask contains honey for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and soothing properties. Green tea, in the form of matcha, contains antioxidants to fight free radicals. However, do make sure the powder you’re using is pure green tea and doesn’t contain any sweeteners or additives. If you don’t have matcha powder, you can use green tea leaves as an alternative. Finally, the oil ensures the skin doesn’t dry out. If your skin is especially sensitive, it might be a good idea to do a patch test before committing to your whole face.
Ingredients
One teaspoon of matcha powder
One tablespoon of honey
One teaspoon of sweet almond or jojoba oil
Method
* Mix the matcha, honey, and oil into a smooth paste.
* Apply to your face with your fingers or a brush, and leave it on for 15 minutes.
* Rinse with warm water and a washcloth.
# Avocado Face Mask for Dry Skin
A dry skin mask needs to pack in as much nourishing moisture as possible. Avocados, in addition to being delicious, are chock full of good fats. Combining this with the antioxidants in honey, as well as the natural oils in almonds, will give your skin the moisture boost it needs. The ground almonds also have the bonus of acting as a gentle exfoliant, scrubbing away any dead skin and dirt.
Ingredients
A quarter of an avocado, mashed
Two tablespoons of honey
Two tablespoons of finely ground almonds
Optional: Swap one tablespoon of honey for one tablespoon of sweet almond or jojoba Oil
Method
* Mix the avocado, honey, and ground almonds into a smooth paste. The smoother you can mash the avocado, the easier it will be to spread on your skin.
* Apply to your face with your fingers, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
* Rinse with warm water and a washcloth.
# Banana Mask for Oily Skin
Bananas are more than just nature’s energy sticks. They’re full of potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and silica. Combined with vitamin B6 and vitamin C, they’re great for your skin. The banana in this DIY face mask will help to absorb excess oil, while the lemon juice cleanses. It may seem counterintuitive to use an oil in a mask for oily skin; however, the extra virgin olive oil will add moisture. Skin that’s prone to excess oil production will create even more oil if the face is dried out too much, exacerbating the problem. That’s why it’s still important to moisturize oily skin.
Ingredients
One banana, mashed
10 drops lemon juice
One teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Method
* Mix the banana, lemon juice, and olive oil into a smooth paste. Similar to the avocado in the mask above, the smoother you can mash the banana, the easier it will be to spread on your skin.
* Apply to your face with your fingers, and leave it on for 15 minutes.
* Rinse with warm water and a washcloth.
# Aloe Vera Mask for Flaky Skin
Aloe vera is a power plant when it comes to treating skin maladies. Packed full of vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and enzymes, it’s fantastic for dry, flaky skin. The enzymes help to exfoliate the skin in a very gentle manner, and the anti-inflammatory nature soothes irritation. Combined with bananas and almond oil, you’ve got a mask that will be cooling, soothing, and smoothing.
Ingredients
One banana, mashed
Two tablespoons aloe vera gel
Three teaspoons almond oil
Method
* Mix the banana and aloe vera into a smooth paste, then add in the almond oil. Again, the more the banana is mashed smooth, the easier it is to work.
* Apply to your face with your fingers, and leave it on for 15 minutes.
* Rinse with warm water and a washcloth.
