Relax & Rejuvenate With These DIY Face Masks
Are you in need of a “treat yourself” day? Have you felt worn down, stressed, or tired recently and want to take some time to relax? While the idea of going to a spa sounds amazing, it may not fit into your budget. We have just the solution: DIY face masks.
There are few things that a good face mask can’t cure.
They can take the stress out of your day, banish skin issues, and offer you a chance to sit, breathe and enjoy some well-deserved you-time.
Rather than spending money on overpriced spa treatments or store masks, try out these DIY face masks that you can make with the contents of your fridge!
Stressed-Out Skin Soother
This extra-moisturizing homemade face mask is the perfect cure for skin that’s been worn down from spending the day outside or in a stale office. Honey helps skin retain moisture without creating excessive oil production.
Ingredients
½ ripe avocado
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon plain organic yogurt
Directions
- Mash avocado until it’s soft
- Mix in yogurt and honey until a paste forms
- Apply to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
Even Me Out
Achieve the super smooth and supple skin of your dreams with this anti-inflammatory mask! Yogurt is full of lactic acid, which helps lift rough surface cells and uncover all the fresh and bright cells underneath.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon plain organic yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together until a paste forms
- Apply to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
Acne Attacker
If you experience mild to moderate acne, you’re not alone. One way to help reduce inflammation and lessen acne is to incorporate a DIY face mask for acne into your regular routine. Bananas are packed with Vitamin A, which promotes skin cell turnover and helps your pores stay fresh and clean!
Ingredients
1 mashed banana
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Directions
- Mash the banana until there are no lumps, or at least minimal lumps
- Combine banana with the rest of the ingredients until a paste forms
- Apply to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
A Go-To Glow
If you want to give your complexion a refresh, give this glow-mask a try! Aloe Vera is full of Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12, which all work together to give a radiance-boosting, skin-soothing and hydrating experience! Partnered with papaya, which has exfoliating enzymes, your skin will be left glowing!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of cacao powder
¼ papaya
A squeeze of Aloe Vera gel
Directions
- Combine all ingredients together until a paste forms
- Apply to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse with warm water
Try these recipes and say goodbye to tired, dry skin and say hello to gorgeous, supermodel skin! Make sure to let us know which one was your favorite at your next appointment!