What's more relaxing than a face mask session after a long day? Despite what you may have thought, you don't need to spend a lot of money on expensive facials or beauty products. You can make your own amazing masks at home with simple ingredients.
The Pore-Shrinking Mask
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp of orange juice
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
The proteins found in egg whites work well on oily skin because they're known to tighten pores and kill acne-causing bacteria. Whisk it with orange juice ( a great source of vitamin C) and turmeric, an herb that has brightening and anti-inflammatory properties to help even out skin tone. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
The Glow Mask
- 1 T cacoa powder
- 1/4 papaya
- A squeeze of aloe vera gel
Aloe Vera is a vitamin powerhouse containing vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12 (wow that's a lot) which means its skin-soothing and hydrating benefits are incomparable. Mix with papaya-which is packed with exfoliating enzymes that dissolve dead skin cells and take your skin to the next level. Adding cocoa powder boosts skins elasticity and keeps skin supple and youthful. Simply add all three ingredients into a bowl, stir, and spread on clean skin, leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water.
The Acne Fighting Mask
- 1 T manuka honey
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp dead sea salt
The bacteria fighting properties of Manuka honey are unrivaled, pair it with the anti-inflammatory qualities of turmeric and you've got yourself a pretty powerful mask! Incorporating dead sea salt will also help to clean and reduce inflammation and skin infection. Just mix the three ingredients together and apply to your face (paying special attention to your T-Zone). Let it work its magic for about 10-15 minutes before wiping off with a cotton ball or cotton round, follow with a quick rinse with warm water.
The Anti-Aging Mask
- 1/2 cup of cocao powder
- 3 T of oats
- 4 T of coconut cream
- 1/4 cup of honey
This mask may sound good enough to eat, but try to resist the urge! When cacoa powder is applied to the skin, it can help boost the production of collagen (the wrinkle-preventing protein that's crucial for supple skin). Combine it with honey and coconut cream for a soothing, creamy mask that calms skin while boosting anti-aging benefits.
