There are several easy recipes to make your own face mask, without having to buy an expensive ready-made one at the market. Know how to make your own mixes
Of course, your skin is changing all the time. This occurs for several reasons, such as hormonal disorders, diet and environmental temperature. How to deal with all these changes? The best answer is to use face masks. Plus, you don’t need to buy it. There are easy recipes to make your own mascara.
Many people do not want to risk buying a cosmetic of this type without knowing its effect. Additionally, homemade face masks are great for those who like more natural products. That’s why Women’s Area selected homemade and economical face masks for you to make at home.
Check out 10 easy face mask recipes to make right now
1 – Exfoliating facial mask
One of our easy recipes is for an exfoliating face mask. To make it at home, you will first need 1 spoon of honey and 1 spoon of coffee.
Coffee is rich in vitamin B, keeping the skin feeling fresh. Furthermore, it acts as a skin protector and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. Honey, in addition to being rich in free radicals, is a great treatment for acne, as it is capable of absorbing impurities and purifying pores.
To make it, mix everything until it forms a paste. Then, apply the mask to your face, in circular movements, and let it act for 5 minutes. Remove with ice water.
Basically, using coffee with honey will promote the exfoliation and hydration that your skin needs. This homemade facial mask is suitable for all skin types.
2 – Blemish lightening facial mask
Initially, another one of our easy recipes is a whitening face mask. For this, you will need to grind the rice and sift it until you obtain a fine flour.
So, just mix this powder with milk, water or liquid facial soap until it forms a paste. Leave on your face for 20 minutes and remove with ice water.
Rice contains natural antioxidants, such as vitamin C, A, and a series of other nutrients, which help reduce the action of free radicals, responsible for premature aging and other damage to the body’s cells.
Furthermore, the rice facial mask works as an astringent, emollient, antioxidant, healing, calming and refreshing.
3 – Moisturizing facial mask
Initially, the benefit of this mask for your skin comes from the banana. This fruit has vitamin C and B6, which play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and elasticity of the skin.
First, choose a ripe banana and mash it until it forms a paste. Then add a little cream and mix. Now apply a layer over your face. Let it rest for 15 minutes. Finally, remove with cold water to activate blood circulation.
4 – Nourishing facial mask
Yogurt is also great for skin care. It shrinks enlarged pores and removes impurities found on the skin surface. Furthermore, fennel purifies the skin and also reduces expression lines in the eye area.
For the recipe you will need 1 cup of natural yogurt and 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds. Apply evenly over the entire face and let it rest for 20 minutes. Remove with warm water.
5 – Facial mask for oily skin
For this mask, tomatoes are also great for combating oily skin. In addition to being rich in vitamins A, C and amino acids, this homemade face mask has properties that help minimize pores and prevent the development of pimples.
First, blend a peeled tomato, add water and apply it to your face. Leave to act for 15 minutes and remove with warm water. Because tomatoes are highly acidic, you may eventually feel your skin burn a little. Therefore, it is recommended to do a patch test in a smaller area.
6 – Detox facial mask
The properties of green tea are perfect for obtaining a homemade facial mask with detox action. They repel the bacteria that cause pimples, as well as reducing inflammation. Green tea also decreases the chances of dry skin, itchiness, and contact allergies.
To make this option among the easy facial mask recipes, start by heating 1 cup of tea. Then, add 1 sheet of gelatin and apply it to the face with upward movements (from the center of the face outwards) to tighten the skin.
Now, just leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse.
7 – Homemade facial mask for radiant skin
This homemade face mask has vitamin A found in pumpkin and provides softness and combats sun damage. The apple has exfoliating enzymes that enhance the illuminating effects of the pumpkin. Milk dissolves cells and benefits pores, while cinnamon stimulates blood circulation.
Firstly, you need ½ unpeeled apple, 1 cinnamon stick and ¼ cup of pumpkin. Blend all ingredients in a blender, add 1 tablespoon of milk and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Mix and apply to the skin and leave for 15 minutes. Then, to remove, use a damp, warm towel.
8 – Treatment facial mask
This recipe may vary:
Oily skin
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera;
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon;
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
Dry skin
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera;
- 1 tablespoon of fresh cream;
- ½ teaspoon of vitamin E oil.
Sensitive skin
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera;
- 1 teaspoon of natural yogurt;
- 1 teaspoon of cucumber juice.
Mix all the ingredients and apply to your face. Leave for 15 minutes and remove with cold water.
9 – Vegan facial mask to rejuvenate
Another of our easy recipes are the famous clay masks. And they can be made with three different types of clay:
White clay
White clay certainly has healing and antiseptic action, softens, hydrates and revitalizes the skin. Furthermore, it is recommended for sensitive, dry and blemished skin.
Green clay
Ideal for oily and acne-prone skin, it has metabolism activators, is calming, healing and decongestant. Furthermore, it also purifies and refreshes the skin, promoting tissue reconstitution and exfoliation.
black clay
Its rejuvenating action improves blood circulation, combats sagging, expression lines and wrinkles. It has properties that lighten the skin, in addition to toning, eliminating toxins and being recommended for treating acne.
To start, you need 1 tablespoon of clay. Add mineral water or chamomile tea. Mix until you get a pasty consistency. Apply to the face, avoiding the eye and lip area. Remove with water as soon as it dries.
10 – Vegan facial mask to rejuvenate
To finish our easy homemade treatment recipes, this is an option that is completely vegan and contains highly effective ingredients. Inserting avocado into your homemade face mask is sure to have many benefits. Lemon, on the other hand, has bactericidal and healing agents, as well as vitamins C and B complex, which contribute to deep cleansing of the skin.
Wash your face with warm water. Additionally add 1 tablespoon of avocado, ½ squeezed lemon. Mix and apply to your face, let it act for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
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Fonte: Artex
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