Do you want to take care of your skin without spending a lot? How about trying some homemade face masks?
Some foods in our daily lives can have another function when it comes to beauty: they can be functional cosmetics and help improve the appearance of the skin and its hydration . Many fruits, for example, are capable of delaying the aging of the skin , and it is also possible to take care of our skin more effectively with natural products based on fruits and clays.
It is very important for all the recipes to work, that you have a clean face so that the nutrients penetrate the skin more easily, so we also recommend that you read our article to learn how to wash your face perfectly.
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Homemade Anti- Wrinkle Masks
Beetroot
The vitamin C – which is found in abundance in beets – actively involved in collagen, a protein that provides support to the skin. When the fibers are extracted from the tissue, the collagen helps to fill that space, fighting against sagging and the appearance of stretch marks .
Vitamin C itself has been shown to be an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals and preventing them from attacking the body. The result is the prevention of premature aging.
Ingredients
- 1 and a half beets uncooked.
- 1 cup of water
- Oatmeal
preparation:
Grate it and puree it in a blender adding the water.
Thicken the mixture with rolled oats for a consistent texture.
Apply to skin for 20 minutes and rinse with water.
Of avocado
Avocado is a great option if you want to keep your skin young without spending fortunes on cosmetics. This is because the fruit is rich in vitamins A and E , the components that stimulate collagen and give a healthy appearance. Rich in antioxidants, it helps smooth out fine crow’s feet and other aging marks.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- Salt water or saline solution
Preparation
Cut the pulp of an avocado into pieces, crush it and mix it well with saline solution to form a homogeneous cream.
Apply to the face and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse well with lukewarm water.
Egg
The egg whites are rich in protein and collagen ingredient responsible for the firmness and elasticity of the skin. It is ideal for tightening the skin. You can apply this homemade mask once a week.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of yogurt
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients well, beating them thoroughly until you get a creamy and homogeneous texture.
Apply the result on the face and neck. Let it rest for about 15 minutes. Remove the mask and then apply a facial cream for your skin type, always sliding your fingers in the direction of the ears and the base of the scalp, with upward movements.
And if you don’t feel like it or you don’t have time to make a homemade facial mask, you can always resort to commercial masks; But not just anyone you find on the store shelf, opt for one with quality ingredients, like the one from Nezeni Cosmetics.
This mask contains a high proportion of vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps stimulate collagen and natural elastin in the skin to make it firmer and smoother. It also adds extra luminosity to dull skin, and thanks to kaolin and rice starch, it deeply cleanses pores without drying out the skin.
If your skin is sensitive, no problem, as it includes a derivative of licorice that calms and prevents irritation, so it can be used on all skin types. Use it once or twice a week for optimal results.
But best of all, this brand avoids harmful ingredients, parabens, sulfates and preservatives have a very low proportion, something that you will appreciate in the future. You can buy it on their website Nezeni.com , where you will find it cheaper.
Rejuvenating homemade face mask
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons green clay
- 1 tablespoon collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon of olive powder (you will have to use maltosec with the olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon grape leaves
- 1 teaspoon (tea) of ginseng powder
- 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
Preparation mode
Mix all the ingredients until it turns into a mud.
Apply it to the face and neck, leave it for an hour and remove with cold water. Do this twice a week.
Vitamin C and zinc serum
Ingredients
- 1 effervescent capsule of vitamin C with zinc
- 3 very ripe blackberries
Preparation mode
Dissolve the vitamin C tablet in 1/2 glass of mineral water. Next, mix with the blended blackberries.
Apply to the face, neck, arms and hands, 1 or 2 times a week. Leave on for 10 minutes. Wash with water and apply an anti-grease or makeup remover cream.
Moisturizing Homemade Face Masks
Of papaya and yogurt
Rich in vitamins A and C, papaya has anti-aging effects and hydrates the skin . Due to its nutritional properties, the mask made with this fruit increases the elasticity, firmness and smoothness of the skin . Its astringent function also reduces the appearance of acne . Rich in papain, it helps keep skin smooth and works as a light peel.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of Papaya pulp
- 1 tablespoon of Natural Yogurt
- 1 dessert spoon of rolled oats
Preparation mode
Mix all the ingredients, beating them with a fork until you get a creamy texture.
Ideally, you should apply it once or twice a week , leaving it to act for 20 minutes. Then remove with water. The skin will be super soft.
Moisturizing green coconut
Coconut has fatty acids that nourish the skin, it is a source of vitamins and minerals that help revitalize it . In addition to these benefits, the application of this homemade mask ensures freshness, energy recovery and protection against climatic variations. Coconut also has the power to make skin firmer.
Ingredients
- 1 Green coconut pulp
- Water
Preparation mode
Blend the pulp with a little water until the mixture reaches the consistency of cream.
Apply the homemade mask on the skin using a brush and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse well.
Natural Toning Masks
Invigorating Mask
This is a homemade cleansing ritual , followed by a hydrating mask . See how to do it:
- Cleanse the face with 1 teaspoon (dessert) of cornmeal and 1 tablespoon (soup) of natural yogurt. Mix and rub into the skin in circles. Rinse.
- After cleansing, mix a packet of mint with 2 glasses of water and apply this lotion with a cotton pad all over the face, neck and décolleté.
- Beat 1 cup of water and 1/2 of beets in a mixer. Strain the preparation. Reserve 1/2 cup and heat the rest. Dissolve 1 sheet of gelatin in the hot mixture and add the cold portion that we reserved.
- Apply the mask over the entire face in an upward motion (from bottom to top). Remove after 15 minutes and apply moisturizer.
Parsley and rosemary
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 2 tablespoons (soup) of rosemary extract
- 1 gauze
Preparation mode
Mash the parsley well and add the rosemary extract. Apply this mixture on the gauze. After cleansing the face, cover it with the gauze, leaving it to act for 30 minutes. Remove the residues on the skin with water and a suitable soap. You can apply this mask once a week.
Homemade Mask for Blemished Skin
Honey and almond oil
Honey has antiseptic and moisturizing properties (oil retention), which make it a product that helps natural beauty. Conventional wisdom offers several different solutions using honey to treat skin blemishes.
Preparation mode
Mix a dessert spoon of honey, a tablespoon of sweet almond oil , a little rosemary tea (you can also use apple cider vinegar) and green clay (enough to give the mixture a good consistency). Join all the ingredients and apply on the skin. Let it sit for 20 minutes and rinse with water.
We also have a recipe in this article on Iodized Radish for Skin Blemishes: Contraindications, Benefits and Uses
Recipes for Oily Skin
Kiwi and green clay
The vitamins and organic acids found in kiwi are very useful for facial skin. Facial masks made with this fruit act as a tonic with therapeutic effects and help to eliminate impurities and excess oil.
Green clay is absorbent, detoxifying, remineralizing, revitalizing, regenerating, antiseptic, bactericidal, healing and exfoliating. Eliminates toxins and impurities and promotes cell renewal. It is recommended for normal to oily skin as it is very effective in absorbing excess sebum.
Preparation mode
Carefully peel a kiwi and puree it. Add two tablespoons of mineral water and green clay. Shake well to mix the ingredients. Then spread this mask on the face in circular movements so that the nutrients act on the skin. Do this massage for one minute and let the mask rest for another 10 more. Remove carefully.
Facial soap to remove oil from the skin
You can use it in the morning and at night.
Ingredients
- Rosemary or burdock tea
- 1 bar of diced glycerin soap
Preparation mode
Dissolve the soap in the hot tea, let it cool and use it. Liquid soap can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Homemade Facial Masks for Acne Skin
Honey, cinnamon and Melaleuca essential oil (tea tree)
Honey is very beneficial for acne prone skin as we have discussed above. Its anti-inflammatory nature also helps reduce redness and inflammation caused by acne and pimples . It is best to use organic honey.
Cinnamon has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The essential oil of tea tree (Melaleuca) is one of the most effective for treating acne essential oils (if you do not know the power of essential oils, read more here). It has impressive antimicrobial properties that act on viruses, bacteria and fungi. Known as the “natural detoxifier,” it has many similar purposes and is effective for other skin conditions, such as infected wounds, warts, athlete’s foot, dandruff, and oily skin bubbles.
Preparation mode
In a bowl, place a tablespoon of ground cinnamon with a tablespoon of honey and 2 drops of tea tree oil. Mix well. If it gets too thick, add a little honey to thin it out, then spread the mixture all over your face. Wait 20 minutes and rinse with warm water and then dry with absorbent paper.
Homemade scrub to renew the skin of the face
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oatmeal flour or very fine flakes
- 2 teaspoons of honey
Preparation mode
Mix all ingredients. First, wash your face with plenty of water. With the face still damp, apply the scrub with circular movements upwards , always outwards, towards the side of the face, towards the ears and the margins of the scalp.
If you are interested in this topic, do not miss the article: 5 Best Homemade Facial Scrubs Recipes: Tips and Benefits
Moisturizing Mask for Dry and Damaged Hair
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of walnut oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon (dessert) of soy extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons avocado
Preparation mode
Mix all the ingredients and apply on the hair, massaging. Let it rest for an hour. Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Do this twice a week.
Mask to combat localized fat, cellulite and stretch marks on the body
The green clay is rich in minerals, is an excellent ally to reduce some sizes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons green clay powder
- 1 tablespoon of gotu kola powder
- 1 tablespoon horsetail powder
- 1 teaspoon (dessert) ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon green tea powder
- 1 tablespoon java rice powder
- 1 tea cup of filtered water
Preparation mode
Mix everything until you have a paste. Apply to the desired regions and leave for 1 hour. Then remove with warm water, massaging. After the mask, use grapeseed oil . You can apply it 2 times a week.
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.