There isn't much a good face mask can't cure.
They're just as amazing at sapping the stress out of a crappy day as they are at banishing unsightly parched patches, minimising pores and zapping blemishes on your skin.
But instead of sweeping the mask packs off the shelf at the skincare section of the department store for your next mask fix, you might want to look a little closer to home.
Trust us on this one, because the ingredients you have in your kitchen right now boasts exfoliating properties on par with heaps of skincare products.
So, whether you're stuck at home or you simply want to kickstart your creativity in the kitchen, here’s how to whip up…
Help revive the glow in your skin & keep it taut, pronto. Some taste pretty good, so just try not to lick them…
An oat based face mask is recommended for combination skin (skin that is oily skin in some areas of your face and dry skin in others) that needs a boost.
They are brilliant, inexpensive and readily available.
Their antioxidant properties are remarkable as well, oats can help moisturise, soothe, nourish your skin and calm inflammation, a powerhouse skincare ingredient you can’t afford to miss out on.
What You need:
Here’s How To Make & Apply The Mask:
Step 1:
Ready the half cup of oats and soak in water for 12-24 hours at room temperature. Then strain and refrigerate the oat water for a minimum of 30 mins before use.
Step 2:
Find a soft pure cotton cloth to form the base of your sheet mask. Hold over your face and mark out your eyes, nose and mouth with an eyeliner, then carefully cut out the small sections.
Step 3:
Soak the DIY sheet mask in the infused water and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to cool. To speed up the process, you can also pop an ice cube into the water.
Step 4:
Once infused, ring out the excess moisture from the mask. Place the mask over your face, aligning the holes with your eyes and mouth and leave on for 10-30 minutes. Remove the mask and rub in any excess moisture.
Raw honey is great for skin that struggles with excess sebum because it has antibacterial properties and is also a powerful antioxidant.
It also contains glycolic acid so it’s a natural exfoliator but much gentler on the skin than those grainy scrubs you find in the stores.
What you need:
Here’s How To Make & Apply The Mask:
Step 1:
Combine the mashed flesh of half a medium-sized organic avocado with 1 tablespoon of Manuka honey.
Step 2:
Massage the mask mixture into the face and neck and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
Step 3:
Gently rinse off with warm water then, if you wish, dab your skin with cool Green Tea
The gel of the aloe vera is one of the most popular remedies for the skin, particularly in keeping skin moisturised and helping to even out skin tone.
It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to reduce inflammation and boost the production of collagen too.
If your skin is dry and also looking a bit haggard, the orange zest included acts as a natural exfoliant, while the orange's citric properties add radiance and revitalize the skin.
What you need:
1 tsp plain natural yoghurt
1 tsp aloe vera gel
Juice of ¼ of an orange
Zest of one orange
Here’s How To Make & Apply The Mask:
Step 1:
In a bowl place 1 teaspoon of plain natural yoghurt, 1 teaspoon of aloe, the juice from ¼ slice of orange and orange zest.
Step 2:
Gently mix the ingredients together and apply all over the face using your fingers or a spatula. Make sure you avoid the eye area.
Step 3:
Leave the mask to sit for at least five and up to 20 minutes, before rinsing off.
Turmeric has proven anti-inflammatory properties, so it's a key ingredient to use in a homemade mask if you suffer from acne.
Rich in antioxidants, turmeric helps to keep free radicals away from the skin without them damaging healthy cells.
This can also help to prevent hyperpigmentation scars while also evening out skin tones.
A note of caution: Turmeric can leave a stain & may cause a reaction. So be sure to test your face mask on a small area first before applying it.
What you need:
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon of honey
Here’s How To Make & Apply The Mask:
Step 1:
In a bowl mix half a teaspoon of turmeric with a tablespoon of honey. Manuka is the most favorable, but any type will do
Step 2:
Layer it evenly over your clean, dry skin and leave on for between 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with a warm face cloth
In order to maintain a glow, your skin needs to be hydrated and keep inflammation at bay.
This is why you should combine moisture-rich cucumber with nourishing avocado, soothing oats and anti-inflammatory turmeric to revive your glow.
As for the avocado?
It’s brimming with vitamins A, D and E, beta-carotene, potassium, which is known as the 'youth mineral’.
It also contains plant sterols which help to soften and moisturise the skin. Finally, it’s famed for its emollient properties that assist in the regeneration of skin cells.
What you need:
¼ cup of oats
½ tsp of turmeric
¼ of cucumber
⅓ of an avocado
Here’s How To Make & Apply The Mask:
Step 1:
Start by blending a ¼ cup of oats with ½ tsp of turmeric (in a food processor) to create a powder.
Step 2:
Next grate ¼ of cucumber and mash it with 1/3 of the avocado. Add to the blender and blitz all the ingredients together until you have a smooth paste.
Step 3:
Pop your mixture in the fridge until cold (applying it cold will stimulate the microcirculation giving an extra skin boost).
Step 4:
Smooth a thickish layer over the skin, wait for 20-30 mins then rinse off.
A note of caution: Turmeric will stain clothes and surfaces so careful of spills. If you feel like the mixture is too thin and runny. you can add more oats
Natural yoghurt is very calming and soothing for the skin as it's packed with lactic acid, which is known to soothe the skin and probiotics which helps to quell inflammation on the skin.
Equally coconut oil is a real hero in the skincare department.
Featuring nourishing fatty acids and loaded with lauric acid and Vitamin E, it's a powerhouse when it comes to keeping skin nourished and protecting it from free radical damage.
What you need:
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp of natural plain yogurt
Here’s How To Make & Apply The Mask:
Step 1:
Combine 1 tbsp coconut oil and 1 tbsp of natural plain yogurt in a bowl and gently mix together.
Step 2:
Using clean fingertips, apply a thick coat to clean skin and leave for approx 15 minutes.
Step 3:
Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a clean face cloth or muslin.
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