Homemade Face Masks For Skin That Glows

Skincare can often take a backseat when you’re busy and heading to a spa for a facial can seem like a distant dream. However, there are other ways to treat your skin and nourish a skin concern. Turn your home into a beauty retreat with these recipes for DIY face masks to moisturise and pamper your skin using a few simple ingredients you’ll find in your kitchen. Who needs a spa when you can have the makings of a facial in your fruit bowl? Just think about all the natural antioxidants and nourishing vitamins like vitamin C in lemons and vitamin A in avocados.

Turmeric Brightening Mask

Concern: Dull, lacklustre skin

It is a known fact that turmeric boasts anti-inflammatory properties and is packed full of antioxidants which will revive your skin to bring out it’s natural glow. While honey is anti-bacterial.

1. Mix 1 spoon of turmeric powder with 1 spoon of runny honey.
2. Apply to clean, dry skin and leave for 15-20 mins.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and apply moisturiser.

Avocado & Cocoa Hydration Mask

Concern: Dry Skin

Not only are avocados on trend, healthy and yummy to eat they are super hydrating. Cocoa is an excellent skin soothing antioxidant and honey is anti-bacterial.

1. Mash 1 quarter of an avocado in a bowl.
2. Stir in 1 spoon of cocoa powder and 1 spoon honey and mix well.
3. Apply mask to clean, dry skin and leave for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse off with warm water and moisturise as usual.

Oatmeal Breakfast Mask

Concern: Oily Skin

Help calm oily skin with oatmeal which contains both anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. Oatmeal not only soothes but is great for absorbing access oil produced by acne prone skin.

1. Combine 1 egg yolk, 1 spoon honey, 1 spoon olive oil, with half a cup of oatmeal.
2. Add a few drops of lemon juice (a good stringent for oily skin).
3. Stir well and apply to clean, dry skin for 15-20 mins.
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and moisturise.

Top Tip: Alternatively use as a scrub and leave for 5 minutes before washing off.

Soothing Yogurt Mask

Concern: Sensitive Skin

Yogurt is the holy grail when it comes to face mask bases. It’s rich in zinc, has anti-inflammatory properties for irritated skin, it contains probiotics that will help restore the skins natural barrier and reduce fine lines, and it’s anti-bacterial. Making it perfect for sensitive skin that needs a bit of TLC.

1. Mix 1 spoon yogurt (not flavoured) with 1 spoon honey and 1 spoon cocoa powder.
2. Apply to clean, dry skin and leave for 10-15 minutes.
3. Rinse off and apply a nourishing moisturiser.

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