Making your DIY face mask at home can come with many benefits. You can easily make an effective, natural face mask recipe in the comfort of your kitchen. Customize the recipe options according to skin type needs. While commercial face masks promise benefits, they are often also loaded with chemicals. Fresh ingredients, on the other hand, are easily available at your local Stater Bros. Markets. Homemade masks can be made with as little as just a few ingredients such as avocados, apple cider vinegar, yogurt, olive oil, raw honey, lemon juice, aloe vera, egg whites and more. The following DIY face mask recipes are packed with fresh ingredients that your skin will thank you for.
1. Glowing Skin Recipe:
This DIY face mask for glowing skin is easy to make and has great benefits for your skin. Using honey as an ingredient for your face mask will help lock-in moisture without making your skin feel oily. Other benefits include natural antibacterial properties that can help acne skin. Honey alone can be used as a gentle mask for you to use daily. Try this brightening face mask that will give your skin a natural glow.
Ingredients:
- One Egg White
- 1/2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions:
- Combine egg whites, honey and lemon until it becomes foamy.
- Apply a layer onto your clean, dry skin for 30 min or until it’s dry.
- Rinse with warm water.
2. Hydrating Skin Recipe:
Avocados are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and proteins that are perfect for your skin. This face mask recipe is easy to make, inexpensive, and will leave your skin moisturized. Using only a few ingredients that you may already have in your home, this mask uses avocado, honey and oats to help your skin retain and lock-in moisture.
Ingredients:
- Half an Avocado (mashed)
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
- 1/4 cup Oats
Instructions:
- Combine avocado, honey, and oats into a paste.
- Apply a layer onto your clean, dry skin for 15 min.
- Rinse with warm water.
3. Oily Skin Recipe:
If you have oily skin you will appreciate a good face mask. It will aid in your skincare regimen and will leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Using bananas isn’t all bananas. They’re packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and silica that are the essential ingredients needed in a good face mask. Combined with extra virgin olive oil that helps moisturize, while the lemon will brighten and cleanse your skin. The following recipe will give your face a clean, polished look that’s moisturized.
Ingredients:
- One Banana (mashed)
- 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions:
- Combine banana, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mash until it forms a smooth paste.
- Apply a layer onto your clean, dry skin for 15 min.
- Rinse with warm water.
4. Acne Skin Recipe
If you are suffering from acne skin, then this facial mask can give your skin some love and care. Facial masks have many benefits that can help reduce acne skin. Having acne-prone skin can be discomforting. Using turmeric, as a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient, combined with honey can help soothe your skin. Turmeric is an excellent ingredient to combat skin rashes and inflammations. It’s also effective in the treatment of blemishes, however, apply the mixture away from your clothes and hair to avoid stains.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
Instructions:
- Combine turmeric and honey together until it forms a smooth paste.
- Apply a layer onto your clean, dry skin for 15 min.
- Rinse with warm water.
Homemade facial masks can work wonders for your skin. They’re easy to make at home, helpful against acne, and oily skin, while staying easy on your wallet. Homemade masks are beneficial for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Find these ingredients in your home or shop at your local Stater Bros. Markets for fresh, affordable ingredients for your DIY face mask.
The information contained in staterbros.com is presented for the purpose of educating consumers on overall skin health. Always consult with your physician or qualified healthcare provider. Patch testing prior to use is advised.