Who says you have to splurge on face masks in order to use them? If you’ve ever browsed for sheet masks, mud masks, exfoliating masks or any other type of face mask online or in store, you would know that they tend to be quite pricey for what they are.
You don’t need to drop $40 on that Glossier Mask duo when you can make your own dupe with ingredients you already have at home. Making DIY face masks with natural ingredients can help you achieve the same results as a high end product. It may even work better for you since it’s formulated with 100% natural ingredients, and leaves out those weird 15 letter chemicals that you can’t even read.
Check out some incredibly quick and easy recipes below that target different problem areas!
- To Fight Acne and Blemishes
Use this homemade face mask 3 to 4 times a week to get soft, glowing and blemish-free skin. This face mask is particularly beneficial for those who have dry skin with oily patches and acne.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon powder
- 2 tablespoons manuka honey
Steps:
- Put 2 tablespoons of honey in a bowl.
- Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder.
- Use a spatula to thoroughly mix the ingredients into a smooth paste.
- Apply it on the acne-affected areas or your entire face.
- Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Wash it off with warm water, as the mask can be a little sticky.
- Pat dry with a soft towel.
How it Works:
- Honey can help treat skin conditions like ulcers, bedsores, and burns.
- Cinnamon has antimicrobial, anti-parasitic, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory, as well as wound-healing properties.
2. To Hydrate and Nourish
What You’ll Need:
- 1/2 Avocado.
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 handful of oats or oat bran
Steps:
- Mash ½ an avocado and put in a bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder.
- Add in 1 handful of oats or oat bran
- Use a spatula to thoroughly mix the ingredients into a smooth paste.
- Apply it on your entire face.
- Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with warm water
- Pat dry with a soft towel.
How it Works:
Honey helps skin retain moisture without feeling oily. When massaged onto affected areas, it helps with the appearance of scars and increases both healing and tissue regeneration. Oats have healing and moisturizing properties that are nourishing, calming and soothing on the skin. The nourishing oils of mashed avocado will get rid of any roughness, leaving your skin silky smooth.
3. Minimize Pores
What You’ll Need:
- 1 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon of orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
Steps:
- Separate the egg white from the yolk (we will be using the egg white)
- Add the egg whites into a bowl
- Add 1 teaspoon of orange juice
- Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
- Use a spatula to thoroughly mix the ingredients into a smooth paste.
- Apply it on the pore areas or your entire face.
- Leave it on until it tightens (will take around 15 minutes)
- Wash it off with warm water
- Pat dry with a soft towel.
Benefits:
Proteins in egg whites work great on oily skin types because it tightens pores and zaps acne-causing bacteria. The orange juice contains vitamin C, which boosts your skin’s collagen production to give you more firm and plump skin, while also smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. Turmeric is an herb that has brightening properties, to help even out your skin tone.
4. Redness-Reducing Oatmeal Mask
What You’ll Need:
- 2 tablespoons of raw oats
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1/2 of a banana
Steps:
- Mash ½ a banana and add it into a bowl
- Add 2 tablespoons of raw oats
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey
- Use a spatula to thoroughly mix the ingredients into a smooth paste
- Apply it on red trouble areas or your entire face.
- Leave it on for around 15 minutes
- Wash it off with warm water
- Pat dry with a soft towel.
Benefits:
Oats are a natural, gentle exfoliator, but they also have soothing properties. When paired with mashed banana, the honey has antibacterial properties that relieve inflamed skin.
