Facial Masks

Facial masks are a great "tool" for removing dead skin cells and cleaning the skin. In this article we'll give you 15 recipes for homemade facial masks. Why buy them if you already have all the ingredients at home?

Honey and Oatmeal Mask

Notes: Combination Skin

Take ½ a cup of oatmeal and two tablespoons of honey. Mix well. Apply to face and neck but avoid the mouth and eye area. Leave on for 30-40 minutes. Rinse well.

Avocado Mask

Notes: All skin types

Mesh half of an avocado. Apply to face and neck and leave for 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth and wash face and neck with cool water.

Blemish Mask

Notes: Oily skins

Take two tablespoons of bentonite clay, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 7 drops of lavender essential oil. Mix until smooth. Apply a thin layer to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area. Wait 20-30 minutes. Rinse well.

Honey, Peach and Oatmeal Mask

Notes: Normal skins

Cook one medium peach until it's soft. Mesh with a fork, add honey and oatmeal, until the mixture is thick enough to apply to skin. Gently apply to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area, wait 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water

Milk and Honey Mask

Notes: Dry skins

Mix 1 tablespoon of milk with 3 tablespoons of honey. Mix well. Gently apply to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area. Wait for 10-12 minutes, rinse off with cool water.

No-Time Mask

Notes: All skin types

Take ¼ cup of baking soda and slowly add purified water to form a paste. Apply to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area. Leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse well

Strawberry Honey Mask

Notes: Oily skins

Take 8 to 10 strawberries and mesh them with a fork. Add 4 tablespoons of honey. Gently apply to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area. Leave on for 5-7 minutes and rinse off with cool water.

Alpha Hydroxy Mask

Notes: All skin types

Blend ½ ripe papaya and 4 strawberries in a blender until smooth. Mix in 1 tablespoon of brewer’s yeast. Apply to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area. Rinse after 10 minutes.

Apple and Honey Mask

Notes: Oily skins and acne problem skins

Take one medium size apple, grated. Mix with 5 tablespoons of honey. Gently apple to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

Carrot and Honey Mask

Notes: Normal to oily skins

Take 3 large carrots. Cook them, then mash. Mix with 5 tablespoons of honey. Gently apply to face and neck avoiding the mouth and eye area. Wait 8-10 minutes, wash off with cool water.