There are many natural face masks to make at home, and some of them can save your skin!
We all want clean and glowing skin, free from problems.
However, stressful situations, excessive work, lack of sleep, dehydration, aging, and various health problems can make our facial skin look tired and sluggish, with pimples and blemishes. (1)
Don’t worry because, in today’s article, you will discover 6 of the most effective face masks that will restore health to your skin and give it the glow it needs.
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These homemade and completely natural face masks will free you from acne problems, pimples, open pores, wrinkles, sunburn, and redness.
I’ve been using these simple masks since I was a teenager, depending on the occasion, and they will help you correct various skin problems and save your complexion!
6 face masks to make at home for glowing skin
#1 Potato mask
This mask is excellent for freckles and blemishes, i.e., the sun often leaves unsightly dark marks that can be reduced.
In the video, you will find detailed instructions for removing pimples with potatoes and how this simple and effective recipe will help your skin.
You will need only two ingredients for this particular mask—a potato and a lemon. But you can also add ½ tablespoon of honey for hydration.
To prepare it, grate the potato well in a bowl and add the lemon juice. Mix both ingredients well with a spoon until it becomes a homogeneous mixture.
Apply this mixture to your face in gentle circular motions, leave it for 20 minutes, and then rinse with lukewarm water.
You can apply this mask every other day, and in six days, you will start to see your skin clear of freckles and sun spots.
#2 Turmeric mask
This mask soothes skin irritation and redness by reducing inflammation from sunburn and helps restore the skin.
You will only need a tablespoon of turmeric powder, a tablespoon of avocado, and a tablespoon of yogurt.
Be careful to choose the right type of yogurt; it is preferable to choose organic yogurt.
To prepare the mask, mash the avocado with a fork or in a blender until it becomes a paste; add the yogurt and turmeric to a bowl and mix well.
Apply this excellent mask to your face and leave it on for five minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
You can apply this face mask up to twice a week.
#3 Cucumber mask
This mask is ideal for opening pores, reducing or removing wrinkles, and creating natural collagen.
You will need a cucumber and an egg white, preferably organic.
To prepare it, briefly beat the egg white and grate a quarter cup of cucumber.
Put both the ingredients in a bowl, mix them well, and apply the mixture on your face.
Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. You can additionally put two slices of cucumber on your eyes and relax.
You will see positive results even from the first application, and you can apply it up to twice a week.
#4 Lemon mask
This is one of the best face masks to make at home and will help you eliminate pimples and acne problems.
In addition, it will absorb excess oil from the skin and help repair damaged skin.
The ingredients for this mask are one tablespoon of lemon, an egg white, a tablespoon of honey, and a tablespoon of milk.
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Beat the egg white briefly and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients. You can also add a tablespoon of oats for even better results.
Stir to mix well, apply the mask to your face, and leave it on for 15 minutes.
Remove the mask by rinsing your face with lukewarm water. You can use it up to twice a week.
#5 Oatmeal mask
This mask is also great for oily skin, treating acne, and removing dead skin cells.
You will need one tablespoon each of oats, pure olive oil, honey, fresh lemon juice, two tablespoons of yogurt, and a sour apple.
Put the oats in a blender and grate the sour apple separately to prepare it.
Next, you will take three small bowls; in the first bowl, you will mix the ground oats and olive oil. In the second bowl, you will combine the grated sour apple and honey; in the third bowl, you will mix the yogurt and lemon juice.
To use this mask, take a makeup brush, apply the first mixture of oats and olive oil, and leave it on for 5 minutes to dry.
Next, apply the second mixture of sour apple and honey with the brush and let it dry for 5 minutes.
Finally, you will spread the mixture from the third bowl with the yogurt and lemon juice and leave it on for another 5 minutes.
Rinse with warm water. You can use this mask twice a week.
#6 Chocolate oat mask
The chocolate and oat mask is ideal for acne, oily skin, wrinkles, and sensitive skin.
To prepare it, put 1/3 cup of cocoa, ¼ cup of honey, three tablespoons of oats, and two tablespoons of milk cream in a bowl.
Put the oats in the blender, add them to a bowl with the other ingredients, and mix well with a spoon.
Apply the chocolate mask to your face using your fingers or a makeup brush.
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water. You can also use this mask up to twice a week.
6 Face Masks to Make at Home – Important Tips
Follow some of these tips I’ve used to get the best results from face masks made at home.
#1 Check for allergies
Test your skin first for possible allergies to an ingredient by spreading some of the masks on the skin of your hand or just above your eyebrows.
#2 Wet the face first
Wet your face lightly before applying any mask.
#3 Fresh ingredients
Make sure all the ingredients you use are fresh and preferably organic.
#4 Follow the right-face direction
Apply the mask following the correct direction for your face to get even better results, which you can see in the corresponding figure. I use the same approach when I apply the day cream or the natural oils I choose.
#5 Avoid the eyes and mouth area
Always avoid the area around the eyes and mouth to avoid irritation.
#6 Relax
Once you apply the mask to your face, you should not do anything but lie down and relax so the skin is calm.
#7 Do not prolong application time
When the respective time for each mask is over, do not delay removing it; if you feel any discomfort, rinse immediately.
#8 Rinse off with water only
Use only water to rinse off the masks. Avoid any cleanser that may cause skin problems.
#9 Correct temperature
Every skin type needs the proper water temperature to get the best results on your face. Dry skin performs better with warm water, while oily skin does better with colder water.
However, it is best to use lukewarm water for every skin type, as it will not dehydrate the skin and does not lead to dry or oily skin.
#10 Moisturize the skin
Once you remove the mask, remember to moisturize your skin with a good, gentle moisturizer.
6 Face Masks to Make at Home – Last Notes
Remember that the internal hydration of the body is vital for healthy and glowing skin.
Be sure to drink about eight glasses of water a day. Any face cream or mask will only be helpful if you drink enough water or healthy drinks.
Lack of water means less shine, less moisture balance, and an increase in the aging process. In addition, I prefer moisturizing cleansers and anti-aging products.
Depending on your goal, you can quickly get these ingredients to help your skin immediately.
Prepare these tremendous and easy face masks and see your skin glowing and free from all skin problems!
If you have any problem with your skin, talk to your dermatologist before using any face mask.
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I wish you success and a wonderful face! 🙂