“Tried & Tested”
Looking for some “quick remedy” to lighten your spots?
Have tried a million salon facials and still don’t see your skin glowing?
GIRL, WE GOT YOU!
First things first. When it comes to skincare, there is no such thing as “QUICK”. All those instant glow face masks and fad facials are not effective. Your skin needs proper care and nourishment to beat pollution and stress.
With so many sheet masks, mud masks, and peel-off masks hitting the market every day, it can be difficult to pick the right one for yourself. So, let’s get back to the basics.
Nothing beats a homemade face mask when it comes to masks. You know exactly what you’re putting on your skin. If you’re someone who only wants to use natural organic face masks, then these DIY face masks are for you!
The best thing about homemade face mask is that you can customize it exactly according to your needs. You can make a face mask that is best suitable for your skin type and targets your skin issue.
Whether you are looking for cleansing face masks, a moisturizing face mask or a face mask for smooth skin- there is a perfect blend of ingredients for all.
Here are some simple concoctions that you can whisk up with ingredients from your kitchen to make a face mask for a spotless, younger & glowing skin.
They are super easy, inexpensive and well, definitely effective!
Do you have your notepad ready to write these down?
1. Lemon with Yogurt
You’ll need:
½ a cup of yogurt
1 tsp. lemon juice
This is one of the best cleansing face masks if you want smooth skin, free of acne and pimples. Mix the ingredients in a bowl and apply in circular motions. Keep the mask for 15 minutes. Wash with warm water.
Use the mask on alternate days for best results.
Recommended for all skin types.
Why it works: Yogurt is an all-rounder when it comes to skincare. It helps fight acne, sunburn, dull skin and aging. The lactic acid in yogurt removes the dead skin and promotes the growth of new cells. This reduces pigmentation, prevents breakouts and promotes natural glow.
2. Milk and Honey Mask
You’ll need:
4 tsp. milk
2 tsp. honey
If you’re looking for cleansing face masks that are not harsh on your skin, this natural face mask will become your favorite. Mix warm milk with honey and apply using a cotton ball. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes before gently washing with warm water.
You can use the mask daily or on alternate days, as per your convenience.
Recommended for all skin types.
Why it works: Honey has antibacterial properties that help fight acne and reduce breakouts. It is also known to lighten the skin, help in regeneration and reducing pigmentation. Milk is a great cleanser and gets rid of dirt and unclogs the pores. This cleansing mask ensures you have clean, clear and soft skin. This is also a very moisturizing face mask.
3. Cucumber and Turmeric Mask
You’ll need:
½ a cucumber
2 tsp. lemon juice
A pinch of turmeric.
This natural organic face mask is a magic potion for someone with oily and acne prone skin. Peel the cucumber and blend in a food processor to make a paste. Add lemon juice and turmeric to it and mix well. Apply the mask and keep it for 10 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
Use it twice a week.
Recommended for oily skin.
Why it works: Cucumber is famous for its cooling properties. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Cucumber acts as a great toner for your skin, reduces wrinkles and soothes the skin. The lemon juice absorbs the excess oil, while turmeric with its antibacterial properties fights acne. If you’re looking for a solution to oily skin, this natural face mask will become your favorite. Just try it!
(If you want to get the benefits of masking even when you’re traveling, you can use sheet masks during your trips. There are various cucumber sheet masks by The Face Shop, Innisfree, Inatur, etc. that will give you the same effect as this natural face mask)
4. Almond Mask
You’ll need:
5-6 almonds.
2 tbsp. milk.
This is the best hydrating face mask to give you a buttery smooth skin. No other natural organic face mask works as good as this one. Grind up the almonds to get a powder. Mix the almond powder and milk all over your face. Keep it for 20 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm Water. You can even keep it overnight if you wish.
Use daily for best result.
Recommended for dry skin.
Why it works: Almond is rich in Vitamin E that makes the skin soft and supple. It also helps in reviving dull skin and making it even tone. Regularly applying the mask will reduce flakiness of your dry skin and provide intense hydration making your skin soft and glowing.
5. Honey, Lemon and Sugar Mask
You’ll need:
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. sugar
If you want a mini facial at home, this is the cleansing face mask to go for. The best thing about it? It works as a great scrub as well. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply all over the face. Keep it for 20 minutes. Then, wash off with warm water and softly dab the skin to dry. Just massage it gently in a circular motion for 3-4 minutes before washing it off.
Use twice or thrice a week for clear shiny skin.
Recommended for all skin types.
Why it works: Lemon is a natural astringent that tightens the skin pores. Rich in vitamin C it brightens your skin and lightens spots. Sugar is a natural exfoliator with glycolic acid that removes dead cells and cleans the pores. The honey in the mask lock in the skin moisture and deeply hydrates your skin. It’s our favorite face mask for smooth skin.
6. Bread and Malai Mask
You’ll need:
1 Slice of bread (white or whole wheat)
½ cup malai (cream)
Shocked that you can use bread to make a face mask? We were too. However, we tried it and it is one of the best hydrating face masks for people with dry skin.
Cut the bread into small pieces and soak in malai for about 2 minutes. Apply all over the face while massaging gently in circular motions. Keep for 15 minutes before washing it with cold water.
Use it twice or thrice a week for that “googli-googli-goo-effect”. You can use this mask on your elbows and knees to get rid of dead cells and reduce the darkness.
Recommended for dry skin.
Why it works: Malai is a great fix for rough and dull skin. Loaded with saturated fat content malai gives your skin the much-needed hydration and tightens the pore to keep the moisture locked in. Bread acts as a gentle exfoliator and cleanser that helps unclog the pores, remove dirt and dead cells.
(If you’re looking for ways to get the same intense hydration as this moisturizing face mask while you’re traveling or on times you’re super busy weeks, you can go for an Avocado sheet mask or an Oatmeal sheet mask for they are hassle-free and super quick.)
7. Dried Orange Peel Mask
You’ll need:
1 tbsp. dried orange powder
2 tbsp. Yogurt
This natural face mask, rich in vitamin C is your solution to clear soft skin. It works as well as any of those monthly facials at some Dermatology clinic. So basically you get a facial at home with this mask.
This mask involves a little process. You first need to dry orange peels in the sun for a few days and blend them up to get a fine powder. Store this powder in an air-tight jar and use it for months. Mix the dried powder with yogurt and apply on the face and neck. Leave it for 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
Use twice a week for spot-free glowing skin.
Recommended for oily skin.
Why it works: An orange a day keeps acne away!
Orange peel is rich in Vitamin C and has anti-bacterial properties that fight free radicals and keep acne at bay. In addition, they have bleaching agents that help in skin lightening. It also reduces excess oil and tightens the skin giving you a younger looking skin. Mixed with yogurt it works wonders and keeps the skin moisturized, free of blemishes and refreshes.
8. Tomato and Sugar Mask
You’ll need:
½ Tomato
2 tbsp. of sugar
Want to indulge in skincare but can’t do the effort to make a face mask? Well, here is the perfect solution for you.
Wash the tomato and cut it into two halves. In a small plate spread the sugar granules. Now rub the tomato on sugar so that sugar sticks to it. Now gently massage your face with the tomato in circular motions. Yes! It’s that simple. This is more like a scrub than a mask. You can leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it off with warm water.
Use twice a week for great results.
Recommended for all skin types.
Why it works: Tomato has potent anti-oxidants like Lycopene which fight against free radicals. In addition, it’s extremely rich in vitamin A and vitamin C that controls oil and fight acne. Tomato has anti gaining properties and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. The sugar is a natural scrub that removes dead cells and regenerates new ones. This one is an excellent face mask for smooth skin with minimum effort.
9. Basil and Lemon Mask
You’ll need:
3-4 basil leaves
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. honey
This face mask is my little secret to flawless skin. It is my absolute favorite and has worked wonders for me. Crush your basil leaves and mix it with lemon juice and honey. Apply the mask on your face and neck/ Leave it for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.
Use twice a week for the finest results.
Recommended for all skin types.
Why it works: Basil has been used in skincare for ages especially in India. It has anti-bacterial properties and is an excellent disinfectant. It helps you get rid of any bacteria or fungal infections and fights acne. Its anti-inflammatory properties help soothe inflammation and pain caused by pimples. The natural oils in it unclog the pore, reduce sun damage and give you a healthy glowing skin.
Though skincare may sometimes seem like an effort, your skin does a little dose of TLC to be healthy and glowing.
Also, the 15-20 minutes of face masks plastered on your face gives you the much needed “ME TIME” and indulge in some self-love and self-care.
So girls, sit back, relax and sip on that green tea!
P.S. We recommend you try out any mask on a small patch on your face before using it regularly. In case you have sensitive skin or are allergic to any ingredient, the tester will help you determine that. Also, use the face masks regularly for a few weeks to start seeing results on your skin.
Which of these DIY face masks will you try?
Share other DIY face masks that you use and have worked wonders for you in the comment section below.
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