Before I start my topic about “how to make a homemade face mask that actually works”, let’s first get some basic knowledge about what is face mask?
In case you are new or you don’t know exactly how to make a homemade face mask, this will help you get the basics of the topic.
Once you know exactly, what is a face mask, you will be better able to understand how to make a homemade face mask in a perfect way.
Click here if you already know about the basics, and go straight to the topic of how to make a homemade face mask.
So let’s get started first with the basics of face mask.
What Is Face Mask?
The face mask is a layer of an organic material that helps hydrate skin, improves the appearance of the skin, removes excess oils from your skin, and clears your pores from dirt and impurities that may cause damage to your delicate skin.
What Does Face Mask Do?
The Face masks are the right skincare remedy that will help you together with your skincare issues.
The face mask provides relaxation, deep cleansing, glow, removes excess oils, dirt, and impurities from your skin.
How Often Should You Do A Face Mask?
This is the most common question asked by many of our visitors and many newbies who are trying a face mask for the first time.
However, on the whole, you should do a face mask one to three times per week.
Nevertheless, certain masks can be utilized for a number of days every week.
You should use your face mask every morning or evening – it fully is determined by your schedule and your personal preferences.
How to Make a Homemade Face Mask?
As you know your skin is the most delicate yet strong organ of your body.
It protects your internal organs from outside sudden shocks and other harmful air-born particles.
However, in return, it needs some special care from us so that it keeps protecting us.
Sometimes skin indicates internal issues as well in the form of skin problems.
Most skin problems are due to some internal imbalance of set homeostasis of the body.
Here I am going to share with you some herbal skin-transforming mask, which is an easy homemade face mask and easy to use as well.
This homemade face mask recipe will help you with your dry skin, acne, dark circles, and large pores.
Homemade Face Mask For Acne
Face Mask With Baking Soda
Our first face mask is with baking soda. The ingredients we are going to use can be easily bought from any store near your home.
Ingredients we are using in this homemade face mask are:
- Yogurt
- Baking soda
- Banana
The reason why we are using these ingredients:
- Yogurt in face mask hydrates your skin and lowers the irritation
- Baking soda in face mask balances the skin acidity
- Banana in face mask contains gluten that has anti-inflammatory properties
How To Make A Face Mask With Baking Soda?
Step 1:
- Take 1 tablespoon of yogurt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, and
- 1 meshed banana
Step 2:
Mix all the ingredients well. Once all the ingredients are properly mixed apply the mask with the help of a flat mask applicator.
Apply all over your face for 10 to 15 min.
Step 3:
Wash your face with lukewarm water and dry with a soft towel.
Homemade Face Mask for Skin With Pores
Homemade Face Mask With Honey
To make a homemade face mask for skin with pores, I am using the method in which we will use honey.
Ingredients we are using in this homemade face mask are:
- Honey
- Cosmetic clay
- Yogurt
The reason why we are using these ingredients:
- Honey has antibacterial properties
- Cosmetic clay removes oil, dirt, and dead skin cells from your pores
- Yogurt hydrates your skin
How to Make A Face Mask With Honey?
Step 1:
- Take 1 teaspoon of cosmetic clay
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt, and
- Half teaspoon of honey
Step 2:
- Mix all the ingredients together to make a paste. Don’t add Honey if you are allergic.
- Put the mask on the face for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3:
Wash it off with cool water and dry it with a soft towel. Do not rub your skin.
Homemade Face Mask For Dry Skin
DIY Avocado Face Mask
To make a homemade face mask for dry skin, I will make it using Avocado.
Here are the ingredients used in this face mask:
- Avocado
- Honey
- Milk
Benefits of the above ingredients used in face mask:
- Avocado contains healthy fat that moisturizes the dry skin
- Honey preserves your skin’s natural moisture level and lock it in your skin
- Milk will provide nourishment to your skin
How to Make A DIY Avocado Face Mask?
Step 1:
- Take 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of milk, and
- Half ripe avocado.
Step 2:
- Mesh half avocado and mix it with honey and milk.
- Apply the mask on the face for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3:
Wash off with tap water and dry with a soft towel.
Homemade Mask For Removing Dark Circles
Do you know what causes dark circles under eyes?
According to Mayo Clinic, Dark circles under eyes occur when the pores and skin beneath each eye seem darkened.
It is completely different from bruising around one eye from injury or redness and swelling in a single eye brought on by an infection.
Dark circles under eyes often aren’t an indication of a medical condition.
Dark circles below the eyes are often brought on by being tired.
Typically, what looks like dark circles under eyes might merely be shadows forged by puffy eyelids or hollows below your eyes that develop as a normal part of aging.
Homemade Face Mask With Coffee Grounds
To make this face mask, I am using Coffee grounds.
Ingredients I am using in this face mask are:
- Ground coffee
- Coconut oil
- Black pepper
Benefits of using these ingredients in face mask:
- Ground coffee constricts loose blood vessels and reduces the dark circles
- Coconut oil provides better absorption of beneficial components
- Black pepper stimulates blood circulation.
How To Make A Face Mask With Coffee Grounds?
Step 1:
- Take 1/4 teaspoon of coconut oil
- 1 Teaspoon of ground coffee, and
- Pinch of black pepper
Step 2:
- Mix all the ingredients together to make a paste.
- Apply this paste on your skin under the eye for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 3:
Wash it off with warm water and dry it with a soft towel.
Final Words
The face mask has now become a more crucial part of your daily life regardless of whether you are a male or a female. Both need skincare and protection from the outside world of dirt and particles. Whereas when you are a busy person in your life, a homemade face mask is the one that saves you money and time as well.
I hope this article about how to make a homemade face mask will help you in protecting your skin from damage. Please share your experience with me in a comment section below about this homemade face mask.
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