5 Carrot Face Mask Recipes for Youthful, Glowing Skin

Did you know that carrots aren't just for eating? Their incredible health benefits can also be applied to the skin! These 5 carrot face mask recipes are quick and easy to make, won't break the bank, and will make your skin look glowing and youthful. But before we get into these homemade carrot face mask recipes, let's take a quick look and see why carrots are so good for our skin and what kind of benefits we can expect!

Carrot Face Mask Benefits:

As you may already know, carrots have a slew of health benefits when eaten. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, and have been proven to prevent eye degeneration and also improve skin tone. When applied to the skin, carrots can do a lot more for your skin. It's a natural, inexpensive treatment that can do wonders for oily skin, aging skin, acne prone skin, and even dry and sensitive skin. No matter your skin type, carrots can and will better your skin with continued use!

• Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants to heal skin and protect against free radicals.
• Helps repair damaged skin cells and aids in the body's natural regeneration process.
• Contains beta-carotene which reduces skin inflammation, making it great for those with rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, or acne prone skin.
• Slows down the aging process.
• Contains vitamin A which helps keep body tissue healthy and is also a key vitamin in helping stop and prevent acne.

As you can see, carrots have a multitude of benefits for the skin, but it doesn't just stop there. Carrots can also help improve hair, nails, and other organs, but that's for another day! Don't forget that on top of using these carrot face mask recipes, it's also recommended that you consume carrots on a regular basis.

How to Make a Carrot Face Mask

There are several ways to make a carrot face mask. Today, we'll look at five different recipes. Each of these recipes have been tried and tested for different skin types, as they each have their own benefits.

#1. Carrot and Honey Face Mask for Oily and Acne Prone Skin

A honey and carrot face mask for acne works best on oily skin. Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties which target acne and breakouts at the source. It helps to pull out dirt and impurities, and also minimizes the look of enlarged pores.

You'll Need:

• 2 medium carrots
• 2 tbsp raw, natural honey

Directions:

1. To a pot of boiling water, add 2 medium sized, peeled carrots and boil until tender.
2. When soft enough to be mashed with a fork, drain the water and add the carrots to a bowl.
3. Mash the carrots until they are smooth.
4. In a microwave safe bowl, warm up the honey for 10-15 seconds and mix in with the carrot paste.
5. Apply the honey and carrot face mask to cleansed skin and neck and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
7. Follow up with a toner and moisturizer.
8. Repeat 2-3 times a week for best results.

#2. Carrot and Potato Face Mask for Aging Skin & Dark Spots

A potato and carrot face mask can do wonders for those that have wrinkles and/or fine lines, age spots, sun spots, dark spots, and acne scars. This is because potatoes have bleaching agents which help to remove dark spots and discoloration. The combination of potato and carrot is great at keeping skin looking young, youthful, and glowing. This recipe also contains turmeric, which is another wonderful ingredient for aging skin and also helps to minimize the look of dark spots and acne scars.

You'll Need:

• 1 small potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 1 small carrot, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp baking soda

Directions:

1. To a pot of boiling water, add the peeled potato and carrot.
2. Boil until both are soft enough to mash with a fork.
3. Once softened, strain the water out, and mash the potato and carrot in a bowl until a smooth paste-like consistency forms.
4. Add in the turmeric and baking soda and mix well.
5. Apply the face mask to a cleansed face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes.
6. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
7. Follow up with your favorite toner and moisturizer.
8. Use twice a week for best results.

#3. Carrot and Tomato Face Mask for Skin Whitening

Those with skin discoloration, spots, scars, and uneven skin tone, can benefit from this tomato carrot face mask for skin whitening. Tomatoes are packed full of antioxidants but they also have natural bleaching properties which help to improve skin texture and discoloration.

You'll Need:

• 1 small carrot
• 1 tomato

Directions:

1. Peel and cut the carrot into small cubes.
2. Add the carrot to boiling water and boil until softened.
3. Once soft, remove from heat, strain water, and mash the carrot.
4. Squeeze out the juice from a tomato and mix in with carrot pulp.
5. If you have a juicer, you can skip the above steps, and juice both the carrot and tomato.
6. The consistency will be liquid, and the mask will need to be applied with a cotton pad.
7. Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
8. Pat dry and follow up with your favorite toner or moisturizer.
9. Use once or twice a week for best results.

#4. Carrot and Olive Oil Face Mask for Dry Skin

Those with dry skin can benefit from this simple and easy carrot and oily oil face mask for dry skin. Olive oil deeply nourishes and hydrates dry, sensitive skin, while carrots restore the skin's youthful glow and appearance.

You'll Need:

• 1 carrot, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or another carrier oil of your choice such as almond oil or avocado oil

Directions:

1. To a pot of boiling water, add the cubed carrot and oil until tender.
2. Remove pot from heat, and take out the softened carrot.
3. In a bowl, mash the carrot until smooth and add the carrier oil of your choice.
4. Depending on the amount of carrot, you may want to adjust the quantity of the oil.
5. Apply to a cleansed face and neck and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Remove with a wet washcloth and pat dry.
7. Use 2 to 3 times a week for best results.

#5. Carrot and Yogurt Face Mask for All Skin Types

This carrot and yogurt face mask is great for all skin types including oily and dry skin. Yogurt gently exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells, and revealing softer, younger looking skin.

You'll Need:

• 1 carrot, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp plain yogurt
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice – for oily skin only

Directions:

1. To a pot of boiling water, add the cubed carrot and oil until tender.
2. Remove pot from heat, and take out the softened carrot.
3. Mash the carrot in a bowl, and add in the yogurt.
4. If you have oily or acne prone skin, add the lemon juice. If you have dry and/or sensitive skin, leave the lemon juice out.
5. Apply to a cleansed face and neck and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
7. Follow up with your favorite toner and moisturizer.
8. Use once or twice a week for best results.