With work-at-home now as the new norm, we have certainly benefited from not having to constantly cover up our skin and the result is that more people want to actually look and feel great in their natural skin. The good news is that this goal is possible and can be affordable as well. Here are our top 3 DIY face masks for glowing skin, using ingredients that are readily available in your kitchen, natural, and affordable.
LEMON-TURMERIC DIY FACE MASKS
These DIY face masks are great because they help get rid of dark spots from your face quickly. As we all know, dark spots can be a painful reminder of our not-so-fun experience with pimples or acne. And while we would naturally look towards a concealer as the quick solution to this problem. While there is absolutely no problem with using a concealer when necessary, we all know there is nothing as “fantabulous” as not having to feel the pressure or need to cover up as a necessity. We want to feel great walking out of the door as we are sometimes and still feel confident and presentable.
While dark spots are primarily caused by acne or pimple, dark spots can also be caused by the overproduction of melanin. Turmeric powder is great for preventing the overproduction of melanin while helping fade dark spots without bleaching your skin.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
2 tablespoons of natural honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh please!)
How to Use
- Add the turmeric powder in bowl
- Add Honey in bowl and mix both ingredients together until you achieve a thick paste
- Add lemon juice gradually and adjust to ensure consistency
- Apply on your face and dance to your favorite music for 15 minutes with mask on
- Rinse with warm water and place a warm washcloth on your face for one minute to steam your face and breathe.
- Repeat twice a week
BANANA FACE MASK DIY FACE MASKS
Bananas are help acne by reducing inflammation in the skin from the vitamin A contained in the banana. Phenolics in bananas may also contain antimicrobials to treat acne lesions. As an added benefit, bananas are rich a source of potassium, vitamin C, amino acids, and zinc, hence, deeply nourishing your skin and a great natural moisturizer for your skin to reduce fine lines, reduce wrinkles, and giving you smooth glowing skin.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 teaspoon of natural honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh preferably)
How to Use
- Blend or mash the banana
- Add one teaspoon of lemon juice (adjust accordingly)
- Add one teaspoon of honey to the banana
- Wash your face and apply the mask mix on cleansed face
- Wait for 15 minutes as you dance to your favorite music or stay still to focus on your breathe
- Wash off with wet towel or cold water and moisturize your face afterwards
- Repeat once a week
YOGHURT FACE MASKS DIY FACE MASKS
Yoghurt face masks are amazing and refreshing DIY face masks because they restore your skin natural glow and brightness while locking in moisture. Yoghurt DIY face masks were used in the historic days because they were known to increase elasticity, fight acne, while reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Have a jar of natural plain (unflavored) yoghurt that you are about to dispose of in your fridge? Why not add this yoghurt on your face instead as an easy self care day. Here are all you need.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of plain natural yoghurt
1 teaspoon of natural honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice or mashed banana (optional)
How to Use
- Add 2 tablespoons of natural Greek yoghurt in a bowl.
- Add Honey in bowl and mix both ingredients together thoroughly until you achieve a thick creamy paste
- Add optional ingredient of either lemon juice or a mashed banana, if available.
- Apply on your face and as you listen to your favorite podcasts for 15 minutes with mask on
- Rinse with warm water and place a warm washcloth on your face for one minute to steam your face and breathe.
- Repeat once a week
FINAL THOUGHTS
These are easy ways to selfcare and get your body to pause, relax and decompress from life’s rat race, do remember that there remain other ways and if you are looking for a full body selfcare product which puts your body in a state of natural relaxation while taking care of your skin, check out our natural essential oil infused body scrub below and let us know what you think!
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