6 Super Easy Homemade Facial Masks That Will Save Your Skin

Nov 04, 2018 by apost team

Health problems, lack of sleep, overworking, and stressful situations - all of these things make our skin tired.

Fortunately, there are things you can do for tired skin. It seems like there are a million facial masks and skincare products on the market right now. How do you know what's the best one? How do you get your money's worth?

The answer to that is simple: Make your face mask yourself!

1. Potato and Lemon Mask

Ingredients:

  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 potato

Preparation:

Blend your potato and put it in a bowl. Gradually add in your lemon juice. Mix everything together with a spatula or spoon until all that's left is a homogeneous mass.

Use:

  • Use gentle circular movements to apply the face mask over your face.​​​​​​​
  • Let it sit for 20 minutes.
  • Use water to wash the mask off.

This mask is particularly effective against sun spots on your face. It only takes three nights to see visibly clearer, more even-toned skin.

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2. Cucumber Mask

Ingredients:

  • Cucumber
  • Chicken egg white

Preparation:

  • Whisk the egg white until it reaches a foamy consistency.
  • Take a grater to the cucumber until you have 2 total spoonfuls of pulp.
  • Add the pulp to the foam and stir.

Use:

  • Apply the mask to your face when it's ready.
  • Keep it on for the next 15 minutes.
  • Rinse it off with water.

This mask functions as a refreshener that opens pores, reduces eye wrinkles, and treats blemishes.


     

3. Lemon Mask

Ingredients:

  • Egg white
  • A teaspoon of honey
  • A teaspoon of milk
  • A teaspoon of lemon juice

Preparation:

  • Whisk the egg white until it's foamy.
  • Add your other ingredients to this foam and stir until blended.
  • If you want a more viscous mix, add some ground oat flakes.

Use:

  • Carefully apply the mix. Let it stay for 15 minutes.
  • Use a warm compress to remove the mask.
  • Add a couple drops of chamomile infusion to warm water, then rinse your face with it.

This mask brightens your complexion, revives dry and dull skin, and strips away acne scars.

4. Oatmeal Mask

Ingredients:

  • A tablespoon of oatmeal
  • A tablespoon of olive oil
  • A sour green apple
  • A tablespoon of honey
  • 2 kefir tablespoons
  • 1 lemon's worth of juice

Preparation:

  • Blend the Oatmeal in a blender until you get a flour-like consistency
  • Grate the Apple
  • Pull out three small bowls.
  • Mix the olive oil and ground oatmeal in one.
  • In the second, mix honey and ground apple pulp.
  • In the third, mix the lemon juice and kefir.

Use:

  • This mask should be applied in layers with one of your makeup brushes.
  • Rinse your face first. Then apply the first layer, the olive oil, and oatmeal mix. Let it dry for a few minutes.
  • Apply the honey and ground apple mixture. Let it spend 5 minutes drying.
  • Apply the lemon juice and kefir layer. Wait 5 more minutes.
  • The mask should stay on for 15 minutes.
  • Thoroughly wash your face.

This is a mask that treats acne, tackles oily skin, and exfoliates dead cells to make your skin vibrant and fresh.

5. Turmeric Mask

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (powdered)
  • A tablespoon of avocado
  • A teaspoon of kefir or yogurt

Preparation:

  • Mash your avocado with either a blender or a fork until the pulp is smooth.
  • Put the puree, the yogurt, and the turmeric into a small bowl.
  • Stir until everything is well mixed.

Use:

  • First, rinse your face. Use your fingertips to apply the mask.
  • Leave it on your face for 5 minutes.
  • Wash it off.
  • Keep in mind that this mask might stick to your hair along your hairline. One way to avoid this is by putting your hair up in a bun.
  • You should also be careful to choose the right yogurt. The best yogurt is non-sweet, simple, and probiotic. That way, you can be confident there won't be skin irritation. Greek yogurt is a good choice.
  • Before you begin preparing this mask, you should change into old and casual clothes. Yogurt and turmeric stains can be difficult to scrub away.

This mask can be used to soothe irritated skin. It can also relieve sunburn pain and draw out the pain in burns. In addition, the mixture reduces facial redness and inflammation. It helps to promote better skin healing.

6. Chocolate and Oatmeal Mask

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 of a cup of cacao powder
  • 1/4 of a cup of honey
  • 2 tablespoons of sour cream or heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons ground oats

Preparation:

  • Blend your oats in a blender.
  • Then place all the ingredients into a bowl.
  • Stir them until they're thoroughly mixed.

Use:

  • When your mask is ready, apply it to your face as quickly as you can with either your fingers or a clean brush.
  • Lightly massage your facial muscles.
  • Keep the mask on for anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes. Consider laying down and relaxing during this time.
  • Wash the mask off.

This is a good mask to use if you suffer from sensitive, dry, aging, oily, or acne-prone skin.

General Face Mask Advice

  1. If you've never used a certain mask before, the first thing you should do is a skin check to see if you have any adverse reactions. Place the mask material on your elbow bend and wait 15 minutes. If there's no irritation, you can put the mask on your face.
  2. For the best results, you should always rinse off your face before you apply a mask.
  3. When gathering ingredients for the masks, you should be sure that everything's fresh. As soon as the mask is ready for use, use it right away.
  4. During application, you should gently massage your face, starting with your jaw and moving slowly upward. This will help apply the mask evenly and relax you.

What results did you have with these masks? Let us know in the comments. Make sure to share this list with your friends on social media, they deserve some pampering too!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!