For anyone that knows me or reads my blog, they know I'm a die-hard DIYer, especially when it comes to beauty. DIY masks, DIY hair products, and everything else under the sun! And why shouldn't I be? Instead of spending my hard earned cash on on unnecessarily expensive products that are laden with all kinds of chemicals and stuff I can't even pronounce, I'd rather make my own stuff where I know what the ingredients are and I won't be spending more than a couple of bucks! So here are my all-time favorite 4 skin-saving masks you can make at home. The beauty of this? You most likely already have ALL of this stuff in your fridge or pantry!
5 Face Masks You Can Make at Home
#1. Cucumber Mask For Softer Skin
If you suffer from dull, lack-luster skin, then this is your skin-saving mask! The cucumber de-puffs your skin and reduces redness, the honey cleanses and gets rid of bacteria, and the milk soothes and brightens the skin.
The Drill:
1/2 cucumber pureed in a food processor
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Mix all ingredients together and apply to a cleansed face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with luke-warm water. Pat dry and follow up with your favorite moisturizer!
#2. Yogurt Mask For Sensitive Skin
For those with sensitive skin, yogurt is extremely soothing and contains probiotics. The flavonol is cocoa calms irritation, while honey gently. tightens the skin .
The Drill:
one tablespoon yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Mix all ingredients
Mix all ingredients together and apply to a cleansed face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with luke-warm water. Pat dry and follow up with your favorite moisturizer!
#3. Oatmeal Mask For Oily Skin![oatmeal for oily skin](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20961%20332%22%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Oily skin girls (like moi!) will love this oatmeal face mask! The lemon juice works to get rid of oil and dead skin cells, while the oatmeal acts as a soother, and the egg tightens skin and shrinks pores.
The Drill:
1/2 cup cooked oatmeal (cooled)
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Mix all ingredients together and apply to a cleansed face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with luke-warm water. Pat dry and follow up with your favorite moisturizer!
#4. Anti-Acne Mask
This anti-acne mask is everything you've been looking for! The butternut squash is a huge helper in producing collagen, tea tree oil will fight the infection, and honey will brighten the skin. Apply once a week.
The Drill:
1 butternut squash pureed in a food processor
1 tablespoon honey
2 drops tea tree oil
Mix all ingredients together and apply to a cleansed face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with luke-warm water. Pat dry and follow up with your favorite moisturizer!
#5. Avocado Mask for Dry Skin
The omega fatty acids in avocado and olive oil give dry skin a much needed punch of moisture, while the honey and yogurt will fight bacteria and brighten and plump the skin!
The Drill:
1 avocado, mashed
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Mix all ingredients together and apply to a cleansed face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with luke-warm water. Pat dry.
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