Try These Homemade Face Masks for A Glowing Skin

Homemade Face Masks for A Glowing Skin

 

Homemade Face Masks for A Glowing Skin

Having a glowing skin without store-bought cosmetics and make-up is an absolute dream of many people. We are sure that you must have heard things like, ‘have enough greens,’ ‘drink lots of water,’ ‘exercise,’ ‘include fiber in your diet’ etc. for perfect, supple skin. But really? Those are not the only stuff that helps you stop aging and bring back the child-like glow. You need to put effort to maintain your skin. The best kind of effort is using natural, homemade, and chemical-free ingredients on your skin.

And we are going to share exactly that: best homemade natural face masks for supple and glowing skin. We stress ‘homemade’ and ‘natural’ because a recent survey revealed that around 88% of women do not know the correct products for their skin and thus remain unsatisfied with the products they use. Therefore, instead of trying different cosmetics that may take a toll on your skin, try things at home and stay safe.

Best, Simple Homemade Masks for Skin

The ones we have shared are pretty simple to make and use. You can brew them even when you are busy on weekdays.

Banana and Honey Face Mask

Banana is packed with so many nutrients that you must try including them in your everyday diet. While they cause wonder to our internal organs, bananas are significant hydrating elements for the skin. On the other hand, honey is a perfect anti-mark and spot removal ingredient.

What You Need:

- 1 ripe banana

- 2 tsp. honey (raw preferably)

Mask Prep:

- Blend banana and honey together in a blender. You can also mash the ingredients with clean fingers.

- Apply the mask on your face and let it stay for 15 minutes.

- Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Turmeric and Baking Powder Face Mask

Turmeric and baking powder are two simple and inexpensive ingredients that everyone will have in their kitchen. Turmeric is an antiseptic, anti-viral, and anti-microbial and has been used for centuries as a natural treatment for skin issues. Baking powder is suitable for removing tan and dead skins.

What You Need:

- 1 – 2 tsp. good quality rose water

- 1 tsp. baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Mask Prep:

- Make a smooth paste out of turmeric and baking powders with rose water. Adjust the quantity of rose water accordingly.

- Apply the pack on your face and neck.

- Leave for 5 minutes.

- Use your fingertips to massage the mask over your skin in a circular motion to prompt dead skin removal.

- Wash the mask with lukewarm water.

- Make sure you do not add too much of turmeric powder. It may give your face a yellowish tint.

Aloe vera Mask with Almond Oil

Aloe vera gel is excellent for the skin. It has potential properties that can prevent several skin problems, including eczema, acne, pimples, dry skin, and aging. Almond oil is an excellent skin nourisher and hydrator. You can use this mask to treatdry skin.

What You Need:

- 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel

- 3 tsp. pure almond oil

- 1 ripe banana

Mask Prep:

- Mash or blend the banana first.

- Add aloe vera gel and almond oil into it and combine the ingredients properly.

- Apply the mixture on cleansed skin.

- Leave it for 15 minutes.

- Wash with warm water.

Papaya and Honey Mask

If you aren’t eating papaya, you are missing one of the best superfoods for your body. Papaya has several health benefits and is great for skin too. It prevents aging, stops hyperpigmentation, works on uneven skin, and removes sunspots. We already know about the goodness of honey. Honey and papaya mask is one of the simple and effective natural cure for acne.

What You Need:

- Half cup mashed papaya

- Two tbsp. unfiltered honey

Mask Prep:

- Combine honey and papaya in a bowl and mix them thoroughly.

- Apply the mixture over your face and neck.

- Leave the mixture for 10 – 15 minutes.

- Rinse with water and follow up with a good moisturizer.

Besan and Milk Cream Mask

Besan or sun-dried Bengal gram powder is a very popular ingredient for treating skin conditions, such as tanning, skin darkening, pigmentation, acne, etc. in Indian households. Besan and turmeric and milk cream are two must prominent masks applied on brides a day before their weddings to cleanse the skin and bring out the natural glow.

What You Need:

- 2 tbsp. heaped gram flour or besan

- A pinch of turmeric powder

- 1 tbsp. juice of lemon

- 1 tbsp. cream of milk (or malai in India)

Mask Prep:

- Mix besan and turmeric powder.

- Add lemon juice and milk cream and blend all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.

- You can skip the lemon juice and add water too.

- Apply the paste on face, neck, knees, underarms, and elbows.

- Leave for 15 – 20 minutes.

- Wash the mask off with water.

Use these simple, DIY masks at least once a week for glowing skin, reducing pigmentation and acne, and slowingdown the aging process.

Author Bio:

Emylee  is a wellness lifestyle writer. She loves sharing her thoughts and personal experiences related to natural remedies, yoga and fitness through her writing. She currently writes for How To Cure. She can connect with others experiencing health concerns and help them through their recovery journeys through natural remedies.

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