Today we are going
to be discussing homemade facial masks.
We all want to spend a few minutes a day on ourselves and I personally
know that every now and then I just want to pamper myself and I go grab
whatever expensive facial masks I have in my storage cupboard. But what do we really know about what is in
these masks. Are they truly good for
us?
Well if you make
your own masks you know exactly what is in them and they may work even better
than store bought ones. We can also make sure that we make the correct mask for our skin type.
"Facial masks
have been around for thousands of years .
The main purpose of them, has been a skin treatment while primarily
focusing on exfoliating dead skin and dirt from your face." - source (www.indianawomenshealth.com)
So below I will
bring you a few different facial masks you can make at home. Make sure that before applying any facial
mask, the face should be washed and cleaned with a mild facial wash.
Different masks do
different things, as well as some are specific to skin type.
If you are unsure as
to what type of mask to try, you can always visit the link below and answer a few questions. This will reveal the type of masks your
requirements meet.
For a health glow
try the following mask.
Orange Juice Mask
- Combine 3 tbsp. Orange Juice with half a cup of honey.
Smooth on the face
and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash off
with warm water followed by cold water.
For skin lightening
try this.
Papaya Delight
- Mix together one egg white, 1 cup of mashed papaya, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of sour cream
Refrigerate before
applying to the face. Rinse off after 1
hour.
For Oily Skin
Strawberry Delight
- Boil and steep lemon leaves. Add in 1/2 cup of oatmeal, 3 tbsp. wheat germ. Mash 1/2 cup of strawberries and mix in .
Smooth on the face
for an hour and wash off with warm water.
The following are
some general purpose masks.
Chamomile
-in
blender combine 1 tsp. finely crushed and dried chamomile flowers, 1 tsp. of
fresh mint finely chopped, combine 1 tbsp. of honey and an egg white
Smooth on to the
face and leave on for 20 minutes
Banana
- Mash 1/2 a banana, with 1 tbsp. orange juice, 1 tbsp. honey.
Keep the mixture on
for fifteen minutes
Peach Mask
- Peal and pit one ripe peach and cut into small pieces. Add 1 egg white, and whip thoroughly.
Apply to face for 15
minutes and follow with a cool rinse.
Peaches contain enzymes that loosen up pores.
Cucumber Sensitive
Skin
- 1 tbsp. brewer's yeast, 1 tbsp. finely powdered oats, 1 cucumber, 2 tbsp. plain yogurt, 1 tsp. honey
Mix together yeast
and oats in a small bowl and set aside.
Peel the cucumber slice and place in a small food processor and process
until liquid and smooth. Add yogurt and
honey and mix together. Add the brewer's
yeast and oats to the cucumber/honey mixture and mix to combine fully.
To use: Apply to
clean face and neck skin and leave on for anywhere from 15 minutes to 1/2 an
hour. Rinse well and follow with toner
and moisturizer.
Use within a few
days and refrigerate between uses.
These are just a few
of the hundreds if not more different homemade face mask recipes you can find
online. I really would love to hear from
anyone who tries these and let me know what you think. If you already use one that I have not
listed, please feel free to let us know what one you use, and its
ingredients. Have you ever thought about using homemade
products for your skincare?
Thanks for stopping
by,
Kylara
P.S. This is the third installment of our 31 days
of Homemade Solutions. If you would like
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