Face Masks?

Question

what are some good home-made, SIMPLE face masks and what do they do? i right now use pure honey till dry, rinse off w/warm water and then theyres the Avacado face mask.,... mash 1 rip avacado w/ 1 tbsp honey till smoothe apply, wait 30min rinse off , pat dry.

any other recipes? TY!

Answer 1

hi

Gram Flour mask-take two spoon of gram flour, add a pinch of turmeric to it, few drops of lemon juice and mix them together with water or rose water. Apply it on face and neck till it get 3/4 th dry and then scrub and wash it. Apply moisturizer on face afterthat.

Clay pack-this pack is very good for oily skin. Take mud clay powder its easily available in the market, add water or rose water in . make a paste, apply it on the face and wash it when it gets dry.

Sandalwood power pack-its very useful for oily skin or the skin which has blemishes or pimple marks on face. Take a spoon of sandalwood powder, add rose water to it, make a paste and apply it on face and neck. Wash it when dry. It will give the skin a neat and radiant look.

Milk Powder pack-this pack is useful for those who have dry skin. Taek a spoonful of milk powder and add a few drops of lemon juice to it. Make a paste and apply on face. Wash away after 20 minutes.

Take a spoon of honey and add few drops of lemon to it apply on face and wash after few minutes. It helps to remove sun tan.

Mash a papaya and apply on face. Wash after few minutes.

Mash a banana and apply on face and neck. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

Take tomato juice and add a pich of turmeric and clay powder to it. Make a paste and apply on face and neck. This pack helps in reducing the size of open pores.

Soak some rice grain in water overnight. Then grind them and make a paste. Add little milk in it and apply this pack on face. Scrub it gently when dry. It removes dead skin and black heads from the skin.

Dry orange peels in sun and make a powder or them. You can fill and keep this powder in a container for future use. Take a spoonful of this powder, add raw milk to it. Apply it on face and neck. It cleans the skin and whitens the complexion.

Same way rather then taking orange peels, you can take lemon peels and make powder of it when dry. Add the same things and make a paste to pply on face and neck.

Cucumber is a very good astringent. Cucumber juice and slices can be applied on face and neck.

Watermelon paste can be applied on sun burnt skin to soothe and cool it.

Take tomato juice, orange juice and cucumber juice add a little clay powder or sandalwood powder or gram flour to these juices and apply it on face.

Nourish: Banana-Avacado Mask

Ingredients

1/2 over-ripe banana

1/2 over-ripe avacado

2 Tbsp unflavored full-fat yogurt

1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Mash banana and avacado, combine with other ingredients, and mix well. Apply liberally to face and neck. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Exfoliate: Tomato-Lemon Mask

Ingredients

1 over-ripe tomato

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp instant oatmeal

Instructions

Put all ingredients in blender, puree until smooth. Apply to face, let soak 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Tighten: Peach Mask

Ingredients

1 ripe peach

1 egg white

1 tsp unflavored full-fat yogurt

Instructions

Peel and pit the peach. Blend together with egg white and yogurt until smooth. Pat gently onto face. Leave on 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Smooth: Honey-Almond Mask

Ingredients

1 Tbsp honey

1 egg yolk

1/2 tsp almond oil

1 Tbsp yogurt

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Apply layer to face, leave on 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, gently wipe residue with a damp cloth.

Refresh: Cucumber-Parsley Mask

Ingredients

1 Tbsp unflavored full-fat yogurt

1 Tbsp chopped cucumber

1 Tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

Puree cucumber and parsley until smooth. Add yogurt and mix well. Apply mixture to skin, let sit 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Reduce Oil: Yeast-Yogurt Mask

Ingredients

1 tsp brewer's yeast

2 Tbsp unflavored full-fat yogurt

Instructions

Mix enough yogurt into the yeast to make a thin paste. Pat gently onto oily areas and allow to dry. Leave on no longer than 20 minutes. Rinse first with warm water, then cold. Blot dry.

Moisturize: Chocolate Mask

Ingredients

1 Tbsp cocoa powder

1 Tbsp heavy cream

1 tsp cottage cheese

4 tsp honey

1 tsp oatmeal

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in blender. Smooth onto face. Let sit 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Note: Make sure to follow all masks with an oil-free moisturizer. Each person has individual allergies and tolerances, so make sure to test mixture on a section of your arm or leg to make sure you do not have an adverse reactions to the ingredients before applying to entire face.

Sweet-and-Sour Cleanser

Ingredients

4 Tbsp plain yogurt

2 Tbsp honey

3 Tbsp lime juice

Instructions

Blend ingredients, adding cornstarch as a thickening agent if needed. Apply to face and massage 1-2 minutes. Rinse.

Sugar-And-Spice Scrub

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup sweet almond oil

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 Tbsp ground oatmeal

1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar for further use. Scrub face with mixture 2-3 minutes, rinse, and pat dry.

Thyme-to-Wash Cleanser

Reduces puffiness and irritation while gently toning skin.

Ingredients

1/2 Tbsp dried thyme

2 tsp crushed fennel seeds

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 lemon, juiced

Instructions

Stir together thyme and fennel seeds, cover with boiling water. Add lemon juice, let steep 15 minutes. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator. Use a cotton ball to dab onto face each morning, and rinse.

Oatmeal Exfoliating Scrub

A quick and easy exfoliator for beauty emergencies!

Ingredients

2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal

1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Mix oatmeal and baking soda, add enough water to make a thick paste. Rub over face, rinse, pat dry.

Honey Cleanser

Softens skin and seals in moisture.

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup glycerin

1 Tbsp liquid soap

Instructions

Combine until well blended, pour into small bottle for future use. Apply small amount to washcloth or face sponge, rub onto face, rinse with warm water. Pat dry.

Citrus Scrubbing Grains

Follow this invigorating scrub with a good moisturizer for optimum results.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried orange peel

1/2 cup dried lemon peel

1 cup cooked oatmeal

1 cup blanched almonds

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and whirl until reduced to fine powder. Store in an airtight container for future use. Moisten grains in the palm of your hand with a little water, scrub over face in circular motions, rinse with warmish water, pat face dry.

Coconut Cleanser

A moisture-rich and nutritious treat for your face

Ingredients

3 Tbsp coconut oil

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp glycerin

2 tsp water

Instructions

Melt ingredients together over very low heat. When liquid, remove from heat and beat as mixture cools. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator to maintain thick consistency. Massage over face, rinse, pat dry.

Almond-Mayonnaise Scrub

An exfoliating scrub for dry skin.

Ingredients

1/4 cup almonds

1/8 tsp mayonnaise

Instructions

Grind almonds in a blender or food processor to create a fine meal-like consistency. Add mayonnaise, blend on low only until mixed. Rub paste gently over face, leave 10 minutes. Rinse.

Answer 2

I heard if you mix yeast and lemon juice you can use it as a spot treatment for pimples.

Answer 3

use plain yogurt, mixed with a couple drops of honey.

works so well!!

oatmeal with warm water to make a thick paste works great too!