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20 recipes of the best homemade masks

stop spending money on face masks that have no effect

By Maria Ostasevici Published 3 years ago 7 min read
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Natural masks are ideal for cleansing and moisturizing the skin. However, in order to achieve the desired effects, it is important to use the right mask for your skin type. For example, a mask with oats and honey is recommended for acne prone skin, while a mask with boiled carrot is suitable for sensitive skin.

Face masks - 20 recipes for natural masks for every skin type

Natural and effective face masks can be made at home, simply and quickly. Here are 20 natural masks and treatments for any skin type, against pimples and bruises.

Contents

1 Face masks for dry skin

1.1 Face mask with honey

1.2 Face mask with egg

1.3 Face mask with avocado

1.4 Face mask with goat's milk and avocado

1.5 Moisturizing face mask

1.6 Face mask with coconut oil

2 Oily face masks

2.1 Aspirin face mask

2.2 Aspirin, baking soda and coconut oil face mask

3 Pimple mask

3.1 Baking soda face mask

3.2 Anti-pimple face mask with chamomile, egg and honey

4 Dot mask black

4.1 Face mask with gelatin

5 Face masks for mature skin

5.1 Face mask with coconut oil against wrinkles

5.2 Face mask with egg white

6 Face masks for combination skin

6.1 Face mask with coffee and avocado

6.2 Face mask face with coffee grounds

7 Face mask with turmeric for any skin type

8 Face masks with clay

Homemade natural masks can always be a much more convenient, cheaper and healthier alternative to expensive treatments with lesser known ingredients that we find on the market.

Face masks for dry skin

Face mask with honey

Natural honey enzymes cleanse the skin and keep pores clean. In addition, due to the properties of honey and coconut oil, this homemade face mask with honey moisturizes and prevents the skin from drying out.

1 tablespoon natural honey

2 tablespoons jojoba oil

Mix the two ingredients and apply the mask on clean, dry skin. Massage gently with circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.

Face mask with egg

Egg yolk is indicated for dry skin. Egg yolk is rich in fat and retinol, which helps moisturize and exfoliate the skin. Here is one of the most effective homemade natural face masks:

1 whole egg

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon olive oil

Mix the egg with the honey and olive oil, and cover the whole face with the paste obtained. Leave on for 20 minutes, then wash your face with warm water. This face mask with egg will shrink pores, strongly tone and moisturize the skin and destroy many of the bacteria.

Avocado face mask

Face mask with goat's milk and avocado

Goat's milk, which has many miraculous minerals, fats and vitamins for the skin, and combined with avocado can work wonders in a moisturizing mask.

an avocado

an egg white

2 tablespoons goat's milk

Mix well-ground avocado with an egg white and goat's milk. The mask is applied from the neck up, on the face and left on for 30 minutes until dry. At the end, rinse with lukewarm water

Moisturizing face mask

Honey and olive oil work wonders for dry tension. So, moisturizing face mask can be obtained at home very easily with these two ingredients.

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

Put the olive oil and honey in a small stainless steel bowl. Then heat them very little. Massage the clean face with the mixture obtained, then leave it to act for at least 15 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.

Coconut oil face mask

Coconut oil combined with honey are ideal for moisturizing dry skin. To this face mask with coconut oil, you can add a few drops of vitamin E.

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1 teaspoon of honey

the contents of a vitamin E capsule

Mix the three ingredients and massage the face well. Then leave on for 20-30 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

Face masks for oily skin

Face mask with aspirin

Face mask with aspirin and tea tree oil has an instant effect on oily skin, prone to acne. 3 tablets of aspirin 4-5 drops of tea tree oil Melt the tablets of aspirin in a few drops of water. Add a few drops of tea tree oil and mix well. Apply on the affected area and hold for a maximum of 20 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

Face mask with aspirin, baking soda and coconut oil

3 aspirin

1 lemon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon coconut oil

Crush the aspirin, then add the lemon juice and let them dissolve. Then add the baking soda and a teaspoon of coconut oil. After mixing the ingredients well, apply the mask on the face. Leave on for about 10 minutes and then clean your face well.

Pimple mask

Bicarbonate face mask

Baking soda has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. The face mask with baking soda cleanses deeply, so it is very suitable for skin prone to blackheads and acne. Coconut oil ensures the penetration of baking soda into the skin, but also regulates sebum.

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon coconut oil

Mix the two ingredients and apply on the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.

Face mask against pimples with chamomile, egg and honey

One of the most effective face masks that helps prevent pimples is the one with chamomile, egg, mint and honey flowers. Mint has anti-inflammatory properties, as do chamomile flowers. Combined with honey and egg, they will clean the pores and regulate excess sebum.

1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers

1 tablespoon dried mint

30 ml of water

1 tablespoon honey

1 egg yolk

Boil water and then add the chamomile and mint. Let them infuse for at least 20 minutes, then combine with honey and raw egg. Mix until you get a homogeneous paste and apply on the face. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse.

Blackhead mask

Gelatin face mask

Gelatin face mask restores skin elasticity, and in combination with lemon softens blemishes caused by aging, but also those caused by the sun. It will also clean pores, significantly removing existing blackheads.

15 grams of gelatin,

50 ml of water,

30 ml of lemon juice

1 tablespoon of honey.

The gelatin is soaked in lukewarm water. After a homogeneous mixture is obtained, add the lemon juice and honey. Stir again for incorporation. Lay on your face and leave on for a maximum of 20 minutes. Then remove and rinse well with lukewarm water. Then you can apply your daily cream.

Face masks for mature skin

Egg white face mask

Egg whites, very rich in protein, are perfect to give firmness to the skin, shrink pores and can correct over time the fine lines at the base of the eyes and wrinkles. 1 egg white

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon almond oil

Combine the three ingredients and apply on the skin and around the eyes (carefully). Leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse carefully so that the mixture does not get into the eyes.

Face masks for combination skin

Face mask with coffee and avocado

Avocado is an important ally for skin beauty. Contains omega 3 fatty acids that have the property of keeping your skin hydrated and preventing the appearance of wrinkles.

half a well-baked avocado

1 tablespoon of coffee

Grind the avocado well until you get a paste. Mix with coffee, then gently massage the face with circular motions. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.

Coffee mask face mask

Due to its beneficial antioxidants for the skin and moisturizing properties, olive oil has been used for the skin since ancient times. Coffee grounds are a natural abrasive and help clean pores and are antibacterial. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon coffee grounds Mix the two ingredients and you will get a very effective mask with coffee grounds. Gently massage the skin with circular motions, then leave on for 5 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.

Turmeric face mask for any skin type

Turmeric can be included in skin masks, being suitable for any skin type. You do not have to worry about the strong pigment in the tumor, it is easily removed with water. It is rich in antioxidants, helping to rejuvenate the skin, eliminate bacteria and clean pores.

a teaspoon of honey,

a teaspoon of turmeric powder

a teaspoon of milk.

Mix the three ingredients and apply on the face and leave to act until the face dries. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

Clay face masks

Some of the popular face masks are those with clay, which are effective for almost all skin types, it just depends on what you combine it with.

Clay face mask for oily skin - mix clay with water or lemon juice, apply all over the face. Do not allow the mask to act for more than 15 minutes.

Clay face mask for normal skin - half a carrot, blended and mixed with a tablespoon of clay powder. Leave on for about 20 minutes.

Clay face mask for combination skin - Combine clay with avocado and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse.

Clay face mask for dry skin - Clay in combination with olive or almond oil works wonders for dry skin. Leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse.

Take care and don't spend a lot of money for bad cosmetic products!

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About the Creator

Maria Ostasevici

Communication and public relations student, Moldova

Instagram profile: maria.ostasevici;

mother of two awesome Dobermans.

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