People who are very health conscious try to avoid chemical cosmetic products as much as they can. Why pay for a moisturizing cream, a facial mask or an anti-wrinkles cream when you can do it all by yourself with natural ingredients and without any health risks? There are thousands of simple homemade recipes all over the internet that you could make in less than 5 minutes and the results will amaze you. The most searched for are the facial masks. These can be made for all skin types: oily skin, dry skin, normal or sensitive skin. Here are some of the easiest homemade facial masks you can try:
1. Banana Facial Mask
Who needs Botox when there are bananas? This delicious fruit is one of the most used ingredients in homemade facial masks because it’s 100% natural and it moisturizes any kind of skin type. Making this facial mask takes only two simple steps: mash a ripe banana into a smooth paste and apply it on your face and neck. Yup, it’s that simple. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse it off with cold water. Your face will feel smooth and soft and hydrated.
2. Acne Facial Mask
If your skin is prone to acne and blackheads try this easy homemade facial mask with honey and cinnamon. Put one teaspoon of powder cinnamon in a bowl, add two teaspoons of honey, mix the ingredients well and apply it on you damp face. Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. This homemade facial mask will dry the acne and heal the scars.
8. Vinegar Facial Mask
Vinegar has been used as a natural skin toner since the time of Helen of Troy and it’s still effective. To make this facial mask you simply need to mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with two cups of water. Wash our face with this or leave it on your face until it dries, then wash it off with cold water. The combination of water and vinegar will leave your face deeply cleansed and tight.
7. Cucumber and Yogurt Face Mask
Cucumber and yogurt is the most common ingredients used in homemade facial masks because they are very inexpensive, full of nutrients and easy to make. This natural face mask is perfect for all skin types. The yogurt contains lactic acid which helps exfoliate the skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated, while the cucumber soothes the skin and cools it. Peel one cucumber, blend it with the yogurt, apply it on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold water.
6. Homemade Peel-Off Facial Mask
You don’t need to buy expensive peel-off masks when you can do them yourselves with natural ingredients. Try this one: in ½ of cup of green tea mix two packets of gelatin. Squeeze one lemon in the mixture and add one teaspoon of honey. Put one capsule of Vitamin E in the mixture and put it in the microwave for 20 seconds until the gelatin is dissolved. Let it cool in the fridge for 10 minutes and apply it on your face. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then peel it off.
5. Milk Facial Masks
This one is so easy to make: just mix ¼ cup of powdered milk with water until you get a thick paste. Put the mixture on your face and let it dry completely. Rinse it off with warm water. Your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated.
4. Oatmeal Homemade Facial Masks
Oatmeal is known and used for its super healthy benefits. It’s also used as the main ingredient in homemade facial masks. Combine 1/3 cup of oatmeal with ½ cup of hot water. Leave it to settle for a couple of minutes and mix in 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 of yogurt and 1 egg white. Apply it on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.
3. Mayonnaise Homemade Facial Mask
It might sound yucky to some, but a mayonnaise facial mask will do wonders for your skin. Apply the mayo on your skin and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water.
2. Yogurt Face Mask
This is one of the best homemade facial masks for cleansing the skin and closing the pores. Apply plain yogurt on your face and let it settle for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cool water.
1.Lemon Face Mask
The lemon face mask will exfoliate and clean your face in a natural way. Mix the lemon juice from 1 lemon with ¼ of olive oil. You can also use sweet almond oil. This will also leave your face moisturized.
