Want beautiful skin but don’t have the time to visit the spa? You can enjoy the spa experience right at home with ingredients you can find in your kitchen! Not only is it more convenient, it is also healthier and safer to use. Nature has provided us with the tools we need, so let’s go ahead and sample these DIY Natural Face Masks for every skin type.
The Oatmeal Deep-Cleanse (For Sensitive Skin)
Oatmeal is one of the best loved breakfast foods, but you can also use it to clean your skin and get rid of dirt and excess oils from deep within the pores. This is because oatmeal contains saponin, a chemical known for its strong cleansing properties.
Oatmeal is also great for dry, itchy skin. Our skin’s natural pH is slightly acidic, at a 5.5 pH balance. It needs to maintain this level in order to be at its best. If it ranges too high on the pH scale, meaning it’s too alkaline, it may lead to dry, sensitive and eczema-prone. Conversely, if your skin becomes too acidic, you may get angry breakouts, and red or inflamed skin.
Oatmeal helps in restoring the pH levels of your skin, with its benzoic acid and antioxidant content.
To harness the benefits of oatmeal, prepare a face mask using oatmeal, water and honey. You can also add yogurt to help rejuvenate dull looking skin.
Avocado-Banana Moisture Boost (For Dry Skin)
Dry and dehydrated skin is a no-no. Good thing is you can get moisturized skin with avocado and banana! Both are filled with vitamins and minerals that will nourish your skin naturally. Avocado also has essential oils which help make your skin look more hydrated and supple. Mash up these tropical fruits and add a tablespoon of honey to create a moisturizing face mask.
Face Brightening Strawberry (For Acne Prone Skin)
If you suffer from dull, tired skin that’s uneven or discolored, you can brighten up your complexion with strawberries! They are rich in Vitamin C and salicylic acid, which are great in lightening dark spots or acne scars. Mix 2 strawberries, 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp yogurt to create a face mask that works wonders in providing a clean and clear complexion.
Anti-Aging Carrot (For Aging Skin)
You know how anti-aging creams are quite expensive? Well you no longer have to spend so much to defy time and maintain young looking skin! Carrots are rich in Vitamin A or beta carotenes that prevent cell damage and boost collagen production. With this, carrots are known to slow down the aging of cells. Simply mix processed or grated carrot with honey and yogurt to get that radiant and youthful glow.
Those are just some DIY natural face masks you can try at home. Experiment and incorporate other ingredients into your mask like essential oils, milk, eggs, or lemon to treat specific problem areas. Make sure you do your research beforehand though! Add a few drops of your favorite scent like lavender or chamomile into your face mask to complete the spa experience.
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