Facial masks are an effective way to care for your skin, but commercial masks can be expensive and are often filled with additives that can irritate the skin. Often, simple, organic ingredients from your kitchen or your favorite natural food market can be the best thing for your skin, soothing and moisturizing without artificial fragrances or colors that you don't need. Use all organic ingredients and mix up a homemade facial mask appropriate for your skin type.
Banana Mask for All Skin Types
Step 1
Place 1/2 of a ripe banana in a bowl and mash the banana with a fork. Mash in 1 tbsp. honey and 1 tbsp. orange juice.
Step 2
Smooth the banana facial mask over your face and neck. Leave the mask in place for 10 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Rinse the banana facial mask off with warm water. Pat your skin dry with a towel, then apply your favorite moisturizer.
Egg Mask for Oily Skin
Step 1
Mix an egg yolk with a tbsp. honey. Stir in 1/2 cup whole, rolled oats and 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Step 2
Apply the face mask to your clean face and neck. Leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Rinse the egg mask from your face with warm water. Dry your skin and apply a light moisturizer for oily skin.
Papaya Mask for Blotchy Skin
Step 1
Mash a ripe papaya and measure about 1/2 cup of the papaya into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp. honey.
Step 2
Wash your face and neck, then smooth the papaya mask over your skin. Leave the papaya mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Rinse off the papaya mask, then dry your face. Apply a moisturizer for sensitive skin.
Avocado Mask for Dry Skin
Step 1
Place 1/2 ripe avocado in a bowl and mash the avocado with the back of a fork. Mix in 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Step 2
Cook one carrot. Allow the carrot to cool, then mash the carrot into the avocado and olive oil. The ingredients can also be mixed in a blender.
Step 3
Apply the facial and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm water. Dry your face and apply your favorite moisturizer.
Things You'll Need
- 1/2 ripe banana
- Small bowl
- Fork
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. orange juice
- Towel
- Moisturizer
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup whole, rolled oats
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Light moisturizer
- 1 ripe papaya
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1/2 cup ripe avocado
- 1 carrot
- Blender (optional)
