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Homemade Face Mask No. 8: Get-Glowing Honey Facial
Why it works: Honey is a skin-softener that naturally reduces acne. Yogurt contains skin-refining bacteria and also moisturizes. All the makings of a seriously glow-inducing homemade face mask.
Ingredients:
1/2 cucumber
1 tablespoon Manuka honey
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
Directions: Puree the three ingredients together in a blender. Spread over face. Leave for fifteen minutes, then wash off with warm water.
Source: Gina Mari, Beverly Hills aesthetician
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Homemade Face Mask No. 7: Blemish-Banishing Orange Mask
Why it works: The turmeric in this homemade face mask has been hailed as an anti-aging superspice, but it's also effective topically. It's anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial -- even against P. acnes, the bacteria linked to breakouts.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon orange peel powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon organic honey
Directions: Mix ingredients to create a paste. Brush it on (you can use a makeup brush), and let dry for 10 minutes. Rinse well with water.
Source: Indie Lee
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Homemade Face Mask No. 6: Face-Quenching Coconut Mask
Why it works: Coconut oil is highly moisturizing, and the gentle rubbing action of the shredded coconut will also exfoliate. It's the perfect homemade face mask for everyday.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons thinly shredded coconut
1 tablespoon royal jelly
1 tablespoon vanilla-flavored almond milk
Directions: Mix coconut shreds with royal jelly. Add almond milk to the mixture to achieve desired texture. Spread on cleansed face and neck and wait for 15 minutes. Rinse with water and pat dry.
Source: "Natural Beauty Alchemy" by Fifi M. Maacaron
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Homemade Face Mask No. 5: Piña Colada Face Polisher
Why it works: Want an exfoliating homemade face mask? Pineapple contains fruit acids, which naturally and gently slough off dead skin cells.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons avocado
1 teaspoon fresh pineapple juice
1 teaspoon raw honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, shredded
Directions: Use a fork to mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in pineapple juice, honey and coconut shreds. Apply a thin layer to skin, avoiding the eye area. Let sit for 10 minutes before using gentle, circular motions to exfoliate dead skin cells. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Source: "The Recipe for Radiance" by Alexis Wolfer
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Homemade Face Mask No. 4: Calming Oatmeal Mask
Why it works: Colloidal oatmeal reigns supreme at beating back inflammation; it's often an ingredient in eczema relief products. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, dry, itchy skin has a high pH level, which oatmeal can help stabilize.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup hot water
1/3 cup oatmeal
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon honey
1 small egg white
Directions: Mix oatmeal and hot water together, then let sit for two minutes. Mix in the rest of the ingredients, combining well. Apply a thin layer to face. Wash off after 15 minutes.
Source: "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things" by Reader's Digest
A small-batch, locally sourced, artisanal beauty product is to me what Christmas is to five-year-olds.
While I love the beauty benefits of all-natural products, I don't always love the price tag. Those "made in the USA" and "gluten-free" labels translate to higher prices. That's why I'm equally obsessed with homemade face masks. It's a chance to play chemist in my very own skin apothecary and it costs a fraction of the price of my precious Fair Trade products.
We've rounded up some of the best face mask recipes from dermatologists and beauty experts that deliver skin-healing, glow-inducing magic. Whether you need an avocado mask to hydrate parched skin or an egg-based facial mask to tighten pores, these are the best homemade face masks for your skin.
While I love the beauty benefits of all-natural products, I don't always love the price tag. Those "made in the USA" and "gluten-free" labels translate to higher prices. That's why I'm equally obsessed with homemade face masks. It's a chance to play chemist in my very own skin apothecary and it costs a fraction of the price of my precious Fair Trade products.
We've rounded up some of the best face mask recipes from dermatologists and beauty experts that deliver skin-healing, glow-inducing magic. Whether you need an avocado mask to hydrate parched skin or an egg-based facial mask to tighten pores, these are the best homemade face masks for your skin.
