Make Face Masks Using Natural Ingredients

Many people are wary to use store bought face masks due to the chemicals used in the products. Other issues, like animal testing, may discourage you from a store bought mask. You can make face masks from a variety of natural ingredients. Some you can find in your own kitchen and others must be purchased at health food stores. Experiment with a variety of natural face masks until you find a mask that works for you.

Steps

Making Moisturizing Masks

1. Use honey on its own. Simple honey is used in a lot of natural face masks. Some people think honey has a hydrating effect on the skin due to antimicrobial properties. Honey may help moisturize the skin. To make a honey face mask, all you need is a single tablespoon of raw honey.
   • Simply take a tablespoon of raw honey and spread it on your face. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap beforehand to avoid getting bacteria on your skin. Avoid getting honey in your eyes.
   • Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, wipe off the honey with warm water and a wash cloth. Honey is sticky, so it may take a few minutes to get your face clean. Try doing this a few times
2. Mix olive oil, egg yolk, and honey. Olive oil has a wide range of health benefits, but research is limited in regards to how it affects the skin. However, many advocates of natural face masks find that olive oil, when combined with other ingredients, hydrates the skin. You can make an olive oil face mask with olive oil, egg yolk, baking soda, and honey.
   • Mix one large egg yolk, a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, and a teaspoon of baking powder together in a bowl.
   • Wash your hands and then gently apply the mask to your face. Leave it on your face for about 15 minutes or until the mask begins to dry.
   • Rinse your face with warm water. Use your fingers to massage your skin as you wash. Then, pat dry the skin and apply your regular moisturizer. Do this a few times a week and see if you notice an effect on your skin.
3. Use bananas and honey. Bananas can be mixed with honey to create a refreshing homemade face mask that is believed to help moisturize dry skin. You will need half a banana, two tablespoons of honey, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
   • To start, mash the banana with a wooden spoon until it forms a thin paste. Then, add the honey and cinnamon.
   • Wash your face and hands and then apply the mask. Leave on for 30 minutes and then rinse.
4. Throw on a guacamole mask. Making a batch of guacamole and using it as a facial mask is a simple way to moisturize your skin. Take half a ripe avocado and mash it up with 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply to your skin. Let sit for 20 minutes and then rinse.

Cleansing Skin with Natural Ingredients

1. Try lemon juice and powdered greens. Lemons are believed to have a positive impact on the skin. While empirical evidence is unclear, many people find lemon face masks make their skin feel softer, remove wrinkles, and cleanse the skin of toxins. To make a lemon face mask, you'll need some lemon juice and powdered greens.
   • You can usually find powdered greens at a local health food store. If possible, juice a lemon yourself. Advocates of natural face masks promote using organic ingredients, so go for an organic lemon if possible.
   • Combine the juice from half a lemon, which should be about 1/4 of a cup, with a tablespoon of powdered greens. Apply the mask to your face, washing your hands before applying. Make sure to avoid the eyes, as lemons can sting.
   • Let the mask sit for 5 minutes before removing it.
2. Make a face mask with strawberries and other ingredients. By mixing strawberries, bee pollen, olive oil mayonnaise, lavender oil, and honey, you can create a refreshing face mask. Strawberries, believed to have a positive effect on the skin, are the primary ingredient. They have an exfoliating agent, which can help unwanted bacteria and toxins leave the skin. You can purchase bee pollen and lavender oil at most health food stores. The other ingredients can be found at a local supermarket.
   • Combine 10 fresh strawberries, 3 tablespoons of raw honey, one tablespoon of olive oil, and a few drops of lavender oil. How you choose to combine the ingredients does not matter. However, it may make sense to use automatic beaters or a blender to get the strawberries to puree.
   • Apply the mix to your face. You will probably have to lie down during this process, as things can get messy. Lay a towel down where you're going to lie your head. Relax for about 20 minutes and then remove the mixture.
3. Use yogurt, oats, and honey. Yogurt is loaded with vitamins and minerals, which some believe will rub off on the skin when used in a natural face mask. This can help remove toxins and bacteria. Combine a teaspoon of plain yogurt, a teaspoon of dry oatmeal, and a teaspoon of honey. Mix into a fine paste.
   • Apply a fairly thick coat to your face with your fingertips. Make sure to wash your hands first.
   • Let sit for about 15 minutes. Then, rinse your face with warm water. Make sure you get the entire mask off. Pat your skin dry with a clean towel.
4. Use beer. Beer is also used in some natural face masks. The idea is some of the vitamins in beer, as well as the yeast, help dissolve dead cells, cleansing your skin. Choose any brand of beer. Combine half a cup of that beer with one egg white and 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice.
   • Combine into a liquid-like paste and then apply to the face. Let sit for 10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

Treating Damaged Skin

1. Make a mask with pineapple, papaya, and honey. Due to the natural alpha hydroxy acids, ingredients found in many acne creams, many people believe pineapple and papaya can help lessen skin discoloration. You can combine a cup of pineapple, half a papaya, and a tablespoon of honey to create a DIY face mask with natural ingredients.
   • If you have a juicer, use it to juice the papaya and the pineapple. If you don't have a juicer, you can simply blend the fruits into a fine pulp using a blender or a fork. Then, add the honey.
   • Apply the mask to your face, using a cotton ball. Then, lie down for 10 to 15 minutes. The mask may cause some tingling and itching. This is normal. Try to ignore it.
   • Rinse with warm water. Use this mask 1 or 2 times a week for best results.
2. Make a face mask with oats. Oatmeal is often used in baths to treat skin inflammation. Oats can help soothe dry, cracked, or irritated skin. You should use powdered oats. If you cannot find powdered oats, run some regular oatmeal through a food processor until it forms a fine powder. Combine a tablespoon of powdered oats with a tablespoon of raw honey until it forms a paste-like substance.
   • Apply the mask to your entire face. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
3. Use eggs and coffee grounds. Eggs are a common ingredient in natural face masks. The protein found in eggs can supposedly help protect skin and may remove wrinkles and fine lines. Some claim coffee can help with complexion. You can mix one whole egg with a tablespoon of coffee grounds for this mask.
   • Combine the egg with the coffee grounds. Then, apply the mixture to your face. As always, be sure to avoid your eyes.
   • Leave the mask on until it dries and then rinse. If you want to exfoliate, scrub your skin with a washcloth in circular motions as you remove the mask.
4. Use cucumbers for oily, inflamed skin. Many advocates of natural face masks find cucumbers are beneficial for oily or inflamed skin. If you're curious about natural face masks, it's worth giving cucumbers a try. In a blender, blend half a cucumber with one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of bentonite clay. You should be able to find this clay at a craft or health food store.
   • Apply the mask to your face. Let sit for 20 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
5. Try a red wine face mask. Wine is an ingredient in a lot of DIY face masks. It is believed the antioxidants found in red wine can help with wrinkles. You will need 1/4 cup red wine, 1/4 cup kaolin clay, 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil, and a tablespoon of oat flour. You can find most of these ingredients at a local health food store.
   • Mix the ingredients into a fine paste. Apply to the face and neck. Let sit for 10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
6. Make a face mask with clam shells. You should purchase polished clam shells for this face mask. Clam shells found at the beach are too rough on the skin to be effective. You can submerge two shells in ice water for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, stick your fingertips into the clam shells. Rub them against your face, focusing on areas that are puffy or irritated. Do so until the shells are no longer cold. Supposedly, shells are good conductors of cold and can help reduce skin inflammation when cooled and applied to the face.

Tips

• Some of these masks can get messy. It's a good idea to lay your head down on a towel to catch any leaking.

Warnings

• Many natural face masks have not been extensively studied by doctors or researchers. Claims of effectiveness are primarily anecdotal in nature. If you have a serious rash or skin condition, see a dermatologist instead of trying to treat it yourself with natural ingredients.
• Some ingredients may cause skin irritation. If you notice any blistering or discoloring of your skin after using a particular mask, cease using those ingredients.

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