Does your skin need pampering? We propose several homemade masks that adapt to different needs so that you can show off your complexion.by Patricia ÁlvarezIndex
- 1. “Good face” effect honey mask
- 2. Brightening cucumber mask
- 3. Nourishing mask of avocado and banana
- 4. Brightening yogurt and oatmeal mask
- 5. Anti-wrinkle egg mask
- 6. Mattifying oatmeal and lemon mask
- 7. Antioxidant chocolate mask
- 8. Purifying clay mask
To achieve smooth, even skin without imperfections, it is not necessary to leave your salary in expensive treatments in the perfumery. Sometimes the most effective beauty tricks are found in those recipes that, generation after generation, have been passed from mothers to daughters.
Yes, we are talking about homemade masks, those home made ointments made in a traditional way based on natural ingredients, and without a trace of chemicals, preservatives or colorings.
Mature, dry, combination or oily skin. Whatever your skin type, you are sure to find the perfect mask for you . You just have to look in your fridge! No more shopping, thinking only about the menu of the week, from now on you will also have to take into account the needs of your skin. We present you the homemade masks for every need .
Table of Contents
1. “Good face” effect honey mask
For whom?
People who get little rest, sleep poorly or suffer from stress, and usually have a bad face.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of yogurt or cream
How to prepare it?
1. Beat the egg white
2. Add the honey and lemon juice.
3. Add the yogurt and mix everything until you get a smooth paste.
4. Let it act for 15 minutes and rinse.
Properties of honey
Honey is rich in mineral salts, vitamins and amino acids, which provides it with interesting soothing, antibiotic and purifying properties .
2. Brightening cucumber mask
For whom?
People who want to give their skin an extra glow.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 yogurt
How to prepare it?
1. Peel the cucumber (to avoid pesticides that are usually on the surface of the skin) or choose an ecological one.
2. Cut it into slices, crush it and mix it with the yogurt.
3. Apply it on the face.
4. Let it act for 15 minutes.
Cucumber properties
Due to the large amount of water it contains, cucumber hydrates the skin, cleanses it and gives it shine . Thanks to its vitamin C content , it is also known for its purifying and astringent qualities.
3. Nourishing mask of avocado and banana
For whom?
Skins with a tendency to dryness (tight skins or with a tendency to redness ).
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado (ripe)
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon of honey
How to prepare it?
1. Mash the banana and avocado together until you get a homogeneous mixture.
2. Add a tablespoon of honey.
3. Remove and apply all over the face.
4. Leave on for 10 minutes.
Properties of avocado and banana
Thanks to the proteins and vitamins A, B and E it contains, avocado hydrates and protects the skin from external aggressions. The banana, for its part, softens, nourishes and regenerates.
4. Brightening yogurt and oatmeal mask
For whom?
Fatigued and dull skins, with lack of luminosity.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of hot water
- 1/3 cup plain rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
- 1 egg white (optional)
How to prepare it?
1. Mix the hot water with the rolled oats.
2. Wait 3 minutes for the flakes to absorb the water and swell.
3. Add the yogurt and egg white.
4. Apply a thick coat.
5. Let stand for 15 minutes.
6. Rinse afterwards.
Properties of oats and yogurt
The B vitamins and minerals present in oats have soothing and softening properties . Rich in lactic acid, yogurt exfoliates, hydrates and smooths the skin . Calcium promotes cell renewal, and therefore brings luminosity to the face.
5. Anti-wrinkle egg mask
For whom?
Mature skin looking for a natural alternative to the anti-aging creams on the market.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons of argan or olive oil
How to prepare it?
1. Beat the egg white until it has a mousse texture.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
3. Apply a thin layer to the skin.
4. Let it act for 20 minutes.
Properties of the egg
white of egg is a food rich in protein which is known for its effectiveness as a natural tensor . In addition, it helps to reduce the size of pores and acts as an anti-wrinkle.
6. Mattifying oatmeal and lemon mask
For whom?
Oily or combination skin with a tendency to shine.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oat flakes
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
How to prepare it?
1. Mix the rolled oats well with the yogurt.
2. Then add lemon juice and stir.
3. Apply the mask with a small massage .
4. Let it act for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse without rubbing.
Properties of lemon juice
Lemon has exfoliating and lightening properties . Eliminate blemishes such as blackheads or pimples thanks to its antibacterial and antioxidant power .
7. Antioxidant chocolate mask
For whom?
All skin types.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (or 2 ounces dark chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil (argan, olive, walnuts …) (to choose).
- 1 teaspoon cream
How to prepare it?
1. Mix all the ingredients (first melt the chocolate in a bain-marie if you have used it in solid format).
2. Stir well until you get a homogeneous mixture.
3. Leave on for 20 minutes.
4. Clarifies.
Properties of chocolate
The antioxidant capacity of cocoa is three times higher than that of green tea. Eating an ounce of 70% cocoa dark chocolate is a pleasure that will also be great for your skin and your health in general.
8. Purifying clay mask
For whom?
Combination and oily skin. Or for urbanites looking to remove impurities that clog their pores.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons green clay powder
- 1 teaspoon of hazelnut oil
- 2 tablespoons of mineral water
How to prepare it?
1. Mix the 3 ingredients until you get a smooth paste without lumps.
2. Apply a thick layer over the entire face, avoiding around the eyes and lips.
3. Let it act for 10 to 15 minutes, until the paste dries.
Properties of green clay
It has purifying, healing and absorbent properties . In addition, it rebalances combination and oily skin, eliminating excess sebum.
