Why spend unnecessary money to buy a ready-made face mask? Read this article to make a natural one at home. Choose from pore-minimizing, moisturizing, acne-fighting, and instantly toning.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Pore Minimizing Mask
Step 1. Get the ingredients
This mask should be clay-based, which removes dead cells and everything that clogs pores:
- White clay, which eliminates impurities.
- Oatmeal, which leaves skin soft like a baby's.
- Essential oil of your choice, such as mint or lemon, so you will give it a fragrance.
Step 2. Mix the ingredients
Put a spoonful of clay, a spoonful of oatmeal and a spoonful of water in a small bowl and toss everything with a wooden or plastic spoon.
- Add a few drops of essential oil for an aromatherapeutic effect.
- Using the same proportions of ingredients, you can make more and store it in a jar or give it away.
Step 3. Apply the mask to the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes: it will have to dry completely.
Step 4. Rinse it with warm or cold water
Dry your face and moisturize it.
Method 2 of 4: Moisturizing Mask
Step 1. Get the ingredients:
you probably already have many in the kitchen:
- Honey, which has natural antibacterial and moisturizing properties.
- Olive oil or sweet almond oil, which leave the skin soft.
- Apple cider vinegar, a natural tonic that also serves to soften the hair.
Step 2. Mix everything
Pour a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of olive oil or sweet almond oil, and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a bowl. Stir with a wooden or plastic spoon to mix the ingredients.
- Store the leftover mask in a jar and place it in the refrigerator.
- Add a teaspoon of plain yogurt or oatmeal for an even softer result.
Step 3. Apply the mask
After washing your face, spread it evenly, focusing on the driest areas, such as the forehead and nose. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
Step 4. Rinse it with cold water
Apply the toner. Do not moisturize the skin: it will already be soft and fresh.
Method 3 of 4: Acne Mask
Step 1. Get the ingredients
Acne tends to appear during stressful times. This mask soothes inflamed skin and essential oils also calm the mind:
- Lemon juice, which has astringent properties and tones the face. Squeeze a fresh lemon; avoid ready-made one, which contains harsh preservatives for the skin.
- Honey, which softens the skin and relieves inflammation.
- An albumen, which revives and tones the skin.
- Essential oil of lavender or rosemary.
Step 2. Mix everything
Put a tablespoon of lemon juice, a tablespoon of honey, an egg white and a few drops of essential oil in a bowl. Mix with a wooden or plastic spoon.
- Store the leftovers in a jar and place it in the refrigerator.
- A couple of drops of essential oil will suffice, do not overdo it.
Step 3. Apply the mask, focusing on the areas with acne
Don't rub it, or you'll irritate your skin even more. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Step 4. Rinse her with warm or cold water and pat her face dry with a soft towel
Apply an oil-free moisturizer to finish.
Method 4 of 4: Instant Toning Mask
Step 1. Just use an egg white
Break an egg into a bowl and slide the white part. Apply it to your face and let it sit for five minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
Step 2. To tone and soften your skin, apply a teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar to your face and let it sit for five minutes
Rinse it with warm water. Make sure it doesn't leave any traces, or the smell will persist for the rest of the day.
Step 3. Make a quick oatmeal mask
Mix a tablespoon of oatmeal with a tablespoon of warm water and apply the mixture to your face. Let it dry for five minutes and rinse your face with warm water.
Step 4. Rub your face with coconut oil, a great skin moisturizer
Let yourself be intoxicated by its scent for five minutes and then rinse it off with hot water.
Advice
- While you wait for the mask to dry, take a warm bath, listen to soothing music, put on a bathrobe or watch a romantic comedy.
- If you have long hair, gather it up before applying the mask.
- After washing your face, do not rub it, but pat it with a towel, so you will not irritate the skin.
- For added hydration, you can also add other ingredients, such as a couple of strawberries, a banana, or an avocado, to egg or oatmeal masks.
- Add a drop of honey for a subtle scent, but watch out for flies!
- There are four basic ingredients for a spa-style mask: fruit, oil, oats, and eggs. Mix them by creating other masks.
Warnings
- If the mask gets into your eyes, rinse it off immediately.
- Use pure oatmeal, free of other ingredients.
- Don't eat the mask!
