7 Easy DIY Face Masks to Make Your Skin Glow!!

Homemade face masks are the epitome of self care. They’re convenient, affordable and you know exactly what ingredients are in them.

Lemon juice is an excellent source of citric acid and helps to clear clogged pores, blackheads and discoloration. This recipe also includes papain, a natural skin brightening enzyme.

1. Herbal Face Mask

Designed to help fight pigmentation and promote a brighter lighter skin tone this mask uses the natural powerhouse brightening ingredient licorice. It also uses rose hips another nutrient rich ingredient that contains powerful antioxidants that can help fight against damage from the sun.

Formulated for all skin types this herbal mask uses a combination of rich clays and fresh ground herbs and flowers that work together to replenish dry skin and leave it soft and smooth. It includes neem and horsetail that act as gentle exfoliants and comfrey to help soothe.

Combine the powder with your choice of liquid medium (like water, yogurt, honey etc) to create a paste and apply to your face avoiding the eyes. Leave on for 15-20 divinely peaceful minutes before rinsing.

2. Ayurvedic Face Mask

Infused with a premium blend of Ayurvedic herbs, this face mask helps to improve skin clarity and tone. It is also effective in reducing signs of ageing.

This DIY face mask is great for oily skin as it unclogs pores and reduces excess oil secretion. It contains both lemon and honey, which both have natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties that fight acne-causing bacteria.

Easily available ingredients like red lentils and tomatoes provide antioxidants, while aloe vera hydrates. Neem is known for its cooling and calming properties, which make it the perfect addition to this DIY face mask for oily skin. Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste and apply it on your face. Rinse off after 15-20 minutes. Repeat this mask 1-2 times a week for clear, healthy and glowing skin.

3. Milk & Honey Face Mask

The milk in this face mask has lactic acid, which helps to exfoliate the skin and remove impurities. When combined with honey, it acts as a nourishing cleanser and can help fade dark spots. It also moisturizes the skin, making it soft and supple.

This face mask is ideal for oily skin and helps to balance the skin’s natural oils. It can also be used to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. Mix the ingredients in a bowl and stir well until the consistency is thick. Apply the mixture to the face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

The combination of honey and milk has been used for beauty since ancient times, including by Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. They both act as a natural moisturizer and help fight acne.

4. Avocado & Yogurt Face Mask

The avocado mask has a lot of benefits that include hydrating the skin, moisturizing it and softening the wrinkles. It also helps in removing the acne and blemishes. This mask can be used for all skin types but it is especially helpful for dry and mature skin.

This face mask combines the antioxidant power of turmeric with probiotic-rich yogurt and the nourishing avocado. It also removes the excess oil from the skin, making it smooth and radiant.

It is important to choose unprocessed honey for this face mask. Raw honey has antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties. It helps heal scabs, wounds and infections. It also reduces hyperpigmentation, soothes itchiness and improves dandruff. It also hydrates and adds nutrients to the skin. Mix the ingredients together and apply a thin layer to the face. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse.

5. Egg Yolk & Oats Face Mask

Egg whites have properties that help mattify and soothe oily skin. They can also help hydrate dry skin and reduce fine lines on the face.

Combine one egg white and juice from half a lemon in a bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they become frothy. Apply the mask on clean skin or specific areas of concern and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing.

Egg yolk is rich in proteins, vitamins and fats that can hydrate and nourish dull skin. It can also help reduce dark spots and blemishes on the skin.

6. Honey & Olive Oil Face Mask

From 11-step skincare routines to city smog and hay fever, your skin can get overwhelmed with irritation and redness. To calm it, try this calming mask. It combines the cooling properties of neem with hydrating aloe and soothing rosewater to make for one big glow-giving facial.

If a lacklustre complexion is your beauty bugbear, this skin brightener might just be the answer. Turmeric is a long-sworn-by ingredient in herbal medicine, and it's great for preventing acne and fading pigmentation (as seen on Priyanka Chopra). It's combined here with moisture-magnet honey, and orange zest and vitamin C for brightening and nourishing.

For best results, Plescia suggests applying this mask a few times per week, and following it with an oil or moisturizer to seal in the benefits. To make it, combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

7. Banana Face Mask

Banana is rich in potassium and vitamins E and C that help brighten the skin. It is also said to eliminate dead skin cells and alleviate swollen eyes. Moreover, it is cheap and readily available at most grocery stores. Its skin-soothing properties make it ideal for all skin types.

Choose a banana that is slightly on the ripe side for better results. Mash it in a bowl using a fork until it is lump-free. Mix in the honey and lemon juice and stir thoroughly. The paste should be on the thicker side, but not too drippy once applied. Add a few drops of water to the mixture if it is too dry. Apply it to clean skin and wait 15-20 minutes before washing off.

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