9 easy homemade face masks

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

The ingredients for these effective remedies can be found in almost every kitchen.

What is important to remember

• Open pores are much more readily amenable to cleansing, so steam your skin first. You can use a homemade steam bath or place a hot towel on your face. If this is not possible, you just need to wash your face thoroughly.
• It is most convenient to apply the mask with a soft brush: you can do this in just a few seconds and will not get your hands dirty.
• For yogurt masks, take a medium fat product - from 2, 7 to 4, 5% - and, of course, no flavorings.
• Even the most thoughtful home care should be in moderation: using masks too often will have the opposite effect. In order not to think later how to get rid of peeling, irritation and rashes, do the mask no more than once a week.

Masks for oily skin

1. Mask based on avocado and eggs

A mixture of avocado, egg white, and lemon juice will help control the natural oily skin of your skin.

What is needed

• ½ avocado;
• juice of a quarter of a lemon;
• 1 egg.

How to make a mask

Mash the peeled avocado with a fork and stir with egg white and lemon juice until smooth. Apply the mask evenly over the face, avoiding the eye area. Wait for the mass to dry and rinse.

2. Mask based on avocado and kefir

This mask will reduce the oily sheen and you will notice a whitening effect after application.

What is needed

• ¼ avocado;
• 2 tablespoons of kefir or yogurt.

How to make a mask

Mash the peeled avocado with a fork and mix with kefir or yogurt until a smooth paste is obtained. Apply the mask evenly over the face, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off the mask after it dries.

Masks for dry skin

1. Mask based on avocado, yogurt and olive oil

Yogurt is a good anti-inflammatory agent. In addition, it removes impurities by absorbing excess oil and smoothes fine wrinkles inherent in dry skin.

What is needed

• ½ avocado;
• 1 teaspoon of yogurt
• ½ teaspoon olive oil.

How to make a mask

Mash the peeled avocado with a fork and mix with the rest of the ingredients until a smooth paste. Apply the mask evenly over the face, avoiding the eye area. Wait for the mask to dry and remove it with a damp towel.

2. Mask based on banana, yogurt and honey

One of the most versatile masks. Banana moisturizes well, yogurt acts as an anti-inflammatory, and honey acts as an antiseptic.

What is needed

• ½ banana;
• 2 tablespoons of yogurt
• ½ teaspoon honey.

How to make a mask

Mash half a banana with a fork and blend with the rest of the ingredients until smooth. Apply the mask evenly all over the face, avoiding the eye area, and rinse off after 20 minutes.

3. Mask for dryness and edema based on yogurt and cucumber

Cucumber juice has moisturizing, healing and soothing properties, as well as fights swelling well.

What is needed

• ½ cucumber;
• 2 tablespoons of yogurt.

How to make a mask

Finely chop the cucumber, or even better - chop with a blender. Stir well with yogurt and apply the mask evenly all over the face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash it off.

Face masks to combat acne

1. Honey-cinnamon mask

Cinnamon enhances blood circulation and fights acne, while honey is soothing and antiseptic.

What is needed

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of honey.

How to make a mask

Stir the cinnamon and honey thoroughly and apply evenly over the face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash off.

2. Revitalizing mask based on turmeric

This wonderful blend helps fight acne, reduces the appearance of blemishes after acne, lightens age spots and gives a radiant complexion.

What is needed

• 2 tablespoons of turmeric
• 1 tablespoon rice or chickpea flour
• 1 tablespoon of yogurt
• ½ teaspoon honey.

How to make a mask

Combine all ingredients and grind well. You can add some lemon juice to the bowl for a brightening effect. Just be careful: you need to use lemon in moderation so as not to cause inflammation and not dry out the skin. Apply the mask evenly all over the face, avoiding the eye area, and rinse off after 20 minutes.

3. Mask based on oatmeal and coconut oil

Oatmeal will soothe damaged skin, while coconut oil will moisturize it. However, it is worth remembering that the second component is not suitable for every type of epidermis and can lead to even more severe rashes. The oil is very comedogenic, so check a small area of the face or the elbow for any unusual reactions before using it. If everything is in order, proceed with the procedure.

Coconut oil can be replaced with a quarter of an avocado: the effect will be similar.

What is needed

• 3 tablespoons of oatmeal
• 50 ml of water;
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

How to make a mask

Boil the oatmeal in warm water and add the coconut oil. Mix everything thoroughly and apply to the face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse. By the way, it is very useful to hold the mask on your hands for a while.

4. Mask based on avocado and honey

Honey and avocado have a moisturizing effect and soothe sore skin well. In addition, honey works as a natural antiseptic, while avocados contain vitamins A and E and healthy fats.

What is needed

• ¼ avocado;
• 1 tablespoon honey.

How to make a mask

Mash the avocado. Add honey and stir well. Apply the mask evenly all over the face, avoiding the eye area, and rinse off after 15 minutes.

Bonus: universal coffee scrub

A homemade scrub will help get rid of dead skin cells and improve your complexion. If coconut oil doesn't suit your skin type, simply replace it with natural yogurt.

What is needed

• 1 tablespoon of ground coffee;
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

How to make a mask

Stir coffee with coconut oil until smooth. If the skin is not very dry, you can add a little lemon juice to the mixture. Spread the scrub evenly over your face, avoiding the eye area, and massage into your skin (but don't overdo it). Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse with water or remove with a damp towel.