DARLING, taking care of your skin doesn’t have to be expensive. With readily available natural ingredients, you can create effective DIY face masks tailored to different skin needs. Here are some simple yet powerful face mask recipes that nourish, brighten, and hydrate your skin.
1. HONEY AND TURMERIC GLOW MASK: Brightening and evening skin tone
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon raw honey
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional for oily skin)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix the ingredients into a smooth paste.
Apply evenly on a clean face.
Leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
BENEFITS: Honey moisturises, turmeric fights acne, and lemon brightens the skin.
2. OATMEAL AND YOGURT EXFOLIATING MASK: Removing dead skin cells and soothing irritation
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons ground oatmeal
1 tablespoon plain yoghurt
1 teaspoon honey
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix the ingredients into a thick paste.
Apply to your face and gently massage in circular motions.
Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
BENEFITS: Oatmeal exfoliates, yoghurt hydrates and honey soothes the skin.
3. AVOCADO AND BANANA HYDRATION MASK: Dry and sensitive skin
INGREDIENTS:
½ ripe avocado
½ ripe banana
1 teaspoon olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mash the avocado and banana into a smooth paste.
Mix in the olive oil.
Apply and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.
BENEFITS: Avocado and banana deeply hydrate while olive oil provides nourishment.
4. ALOE VERA AND CUCUMBER COOLING MASK: Refreshing and calming irritated skin
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons fresh aloe vera gel
2 tablespoons blended cucumber
INSTRUCTIONS:
Blend the ingredients together.
Apply to the skin and leave for 15 minutes.
Rinse with cold water.
BENEFITS: Aloe vera soothes while cucumber cools and hydrates the skin.
5. TOMATO AND LEMON BRIGHTENING MASK: Lightening dark spots and controlling oil
INGREDIENTS:
1 ripe tomato (blended)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix the ingredients together.
Apply to the face and leave for 10 minutes.
Rinse off with lukewarm water.
BENEFITS: Tomato tightens pores, lemon lightens dark spots, and honey adds moisture.
However, always do a patch test to check for allergic reactions. Use freshly prepared masks for the best results. Apply masks on a clean face and follow up with a moisturiser. Use 2-3 times a week for noticeable improvement.
With these simple DIY face masks, you can maintain glowing, healthy skin using natural and affordable ingredients.
