Women’s favorite ways to pamper themselves are going to the spa, get a massage or have a facial. Certainly, these kinds of care are expensive. It is advantageous to opt for homemade masks and even better when made with natural ingredients. It’s an affordable solution and allows us to have a sublime and healthy skin. Here are 9 recipes of simple and effective face masks. Make time to take care of yourself with only the best products.
9. Banana
Take a banana to compose a homemade face mask. This will be the base of your care and will gently moisturize your skin.
- Have in hand a medium-sized ripe banana and mash it until you get a smooth texture.
- Apply on your face and neck.
- Leave the mask on for 10 to 20 minutes then rinse everything with cold water.
- You can add 1/4 cup of plain yogurt and 2 tablespoons of clover honey to your mashed banana (These are natural ingredients that help fighting acne).
8. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been used for a long time as a skin tonic. It’s a well-known natural ingredient that has proven many health benefits.
- Clean your face as usual.
- Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with two cups of water.
- Put the combination on your face to firm your skin and close all pores.
- To make it a face mask, mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar to a 1/4 cup of water, blend and leave on your face until it dries.
7. Milk
Fight the signs of tiredness with a homemade mask made out of milk.
- Blend together 1/4 cup of milk and add water until you get a thick paste.
- Apply a good coat of this combination on your face and let it dry.
- Rinse your mask with warmish water.
6. Oats
Oats is a great ingredient to enhance the complexion when used in a face mask.
- Mix 1/2 cup of warm water (not boiling) with 1/3 cup of oats.
- Leave it for 2 to 3 minutes and add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey and a small egg white to your mix.
- Apply a thin coat on your face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse with warmish water. Although, don’t forget to add a plug drain stopper for the oats.
5. Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise will soothe your face while giving it an exceptional softness.
- Apply directly to your face and leave it on for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Remove with water and you are done!
4. Yogurt
You can clean and close your pores all at once with yogurt.
- Apply a thin layer of plain yogurt on your leave and leave it on for 20 minutes.
- If you are looking for a revitalizing effect, mix it with 1/4 cup of orange juice with pulp and a teaspoon of aloe. Keep the mask on for 5 minutes and rinse with warmish water. You can always finish with a bit of cold water once the yogurt is removed.
3. Mustard
- Take some sweet mustard and apply it to your face with a skin brush.
- Before applying your mask all over your face, make sure to test your on a small area of your face to see if you do not suffer from irritation.
2. Lemon
A lemon mask will help to exfoliate your skin and moisturize it. Which is pretty food for winter season!
- Mix the lemon juice with a 1/4 cup of olive oil and the same amount of almond oil.
1. Eggs
Did you know eggs had many benefits to the health of your skin?
- If your skin is dry, use the yolk of an egg.
- All skins that tend to be oily, mix an egg white with a little lemon juice or some honey.
- Normal skin type should use the whole egg.
- All these masks should be applied for 30 minutes, then rinse with water.
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