Homemade Face Mask Recipes for Skin That Glows
Oh, face masks, let us count the ways we love thee: 1. in sheet form, 2. in K-beauty form, 3. in clay form—and now we’re adding 4. in DIY form, because, let’s be honest, we’re sometimes lazy. Really lazy. And we don’t have the desire (or the money) to run to the drugstore every week for new face masks. In a perfect world, we would all be given the celebrity-favorite LED light therapy masks to wear while chilling on the couch all day, but the universe has other plans for us. For us mere mortals, a homemade face mask is one of the easiest ways to turn your bathroom into an at-home spa.
THE JUICE CLEANSE MASK
- Mix two tablespoons of freeze-dried strawberry powder, two tablespoons of freeze-dried blueberry powder, and two tablespoons of coconut milk powder.
- Add mixture to a tightly sealed container and store it in the freezer.
- When ready to use, activate mask by adding a few droplets of water and stirring until the mixture has a creamy consistency.
- Apply the mask to your skin for about 10 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water, then moisturize your face.
THE TURMERIC BRIGHTENING MASK
- Mix one teaspoon of turmeric and one tablespoon of honey to make a smooth orange blend.
- Apply the mask mixture to your clean, dry face and leave for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water then seal in the goodness with a moisturizer of choice.
THE MOISTURIZING AVOCADO MASK
- Mash one-quarter of a ripe avocado in a small bowl.
- Add in one tablespoon of rolled oats or oat bran and one tablespoon of manuka or raw honey. Mash and mix until all components are blended well.
- Apply the mask to your clean, dry face for 10 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water before following up with a moisturizer.
THE COCOA DREAM HYDRATION MASK
- Mash one-quarter of an avocado in a small bowl.
- Stir in one tablespoon cocoa powder and one tablespoon honey, mashing and mixing well.
- Apply the mask to your clean, dry skin for 10 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water, then moisturize as per usual.
THE NOURISHING HONEY MASK
- Brew one cup of chamomile tea with two tea bags and let cool completely.
- In a tiny bowl, stir together one tablespoon of manuka or raw honey, and one teaspoon of nutritional yeast.
- Add just enough chamomile tea to the bowl to create a thicker paste that’s still runny enough to spread across your skin, but not too watery.
- Apply a thin layer to your face and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off and pat dry. Moisturize afterward!
THE ORGANIC BANANA FACE MASK
- Mash one-half of a banana in a bowl.
- Mix in a tablespoon of orange juice and a tablespoon of honey.
- Apply the mask to your face (lumps are totally fine!) and keep the mixture on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize.
THE BREAKFAST MASK
“This breakfast-themed mask helps calm and mattify oily skin, thanks to its mix of soothing oatmeal and tightening egg yolks,” says Ronen.
- Combine one egg yolk, one tablespoon of honey, and one tablespoon of olive oil (yes, olive oil) with half a cup of oatmeal.
- Stir well, then apply it to your face for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water (make sure your drain is cool with oatmeal!) and then moisturize.
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