Harsh, cold winters are for gorgeous, cozy sweaters but they can also mean dull, dry skin! The best way to keep your skin glowing and dewy is by making and using your very own natural skin care products! That's right, the best ingredients for beauty care products come straight out of your pantry and fridge!
We've compiled a list of our favorite DIY face masks below! One of our favorite things is staying in on a Friday night, drenching our face in one of these awesome masks, getting into our coziest PJs, drinking a glass champagne and putting on a great flick. Great idea, right? You're welcome!
Avocado + Cocoa Moisturizing Mask:
Avocado is extremely hydrating, cocoa is pore-refining and a great antioxidant, and honey is antibacterial and soothing.
1. Mash 1 quarter of avocado.
2. Stir in 1 Tblsp. cocoa powder and 1 Tblsp. honey.
3. Apply to clean face for 10 minutes.
Papaya + Honey Brightening Mask:
Papaya is full of natural enzymes that nourish, soften and exfoliate skin. The honey provides a soothing and calming effect which helps tone your skin.
1. Blend together two tablespoons of honey and half a cup of mashed ripe papaya.
2. Apply on the face evenly for 15-20 minutes.
Banana + Turmeric Clearing Mask:
Bananas are packed with Vitamin A which helps your pores stay clean while turmeric is full of antibacterial properties that will knock out pimples.
1. Mash 1 banana.
2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder.
3. Apply to clean face for 10 minutes.
Oatmeal + Egg Exfoliating Mask:
The acid in the lemon juice removes excess oil and dead skin cells while, the oatmeal soothes the skin and calms redness.
1. 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal (cooled).
2. Stir in 1 egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
3. Apply on the face evenly for 15 minutes.
