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10 DIY Face Masks to Try During Quarantine by Sheila Malmanis
With all the current uncertainty and stress, the toll on our skin is inevitable. We are going to talk about 10 DIY Face Masks that can help keep you looking fresh and feeling great, right at home.
These easy, at home face-masks are the way to do it. Best of all, they’re 100% organic!
1 cup almond milk
1/2 banana (frozen)
1 tsp cinnamon
honey or maple syrup (optional)
Directions: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for one minute, or until smooth. Enjoy as a smoothie, and save one tablespoon for a DIY mask. Apply mask, then remove with a warm washcloth and moisturize.
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 ripe peaches sliced, pit removed
1/4 tsp cinnamon
honey or coconut nectar (optional)
Directions: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for one minute, or until smooth. Enjoy as a smoothie, and save one tablespoon for a DIY mask.
1 Tbsp natural peanut butter
½ cup fresh raspberries
½ cup fresh strawberries
1 Tbsp raw coconut nectar
Directions: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for one minute, or until smooth. Enjoy as a smoothie, and save one tablespoon for a DIY mask.
4 - For Softer Skin: Honey-Avocado Mask
2 Tbsp of honey
2 Tbsp of avocado
2 Tbsp of olive oil
1 mashed mango
Directions: Mix all the ingredients together. Leave on for 15 minutes and then remove with a warm cloth.
1 Tbsp of instant or ground coffee
1 Tbsp of powdered turmeric
1 Tbsp of Greek yogurt
Directions: Mix together. Apply it all over your face, making sure to put it under the eye area as well. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes before removing it with a warm, damp towel.
6 - For Smooth Skin: Papaya Greek Yogurt Mask
2 Tbsp of ripe, mashed papaya
1 Tbsp of full-fat plain yogurt
Directions: Mix the papaya and yogurt together and then apply it to a clean face, neck, and décolleté in gentle, upward-sweeping motions. Leave the mask on for three to 10 minutes, depending on your skin's sensitivity. Wash off with water and follow with toner and facial moisturizer.
1 Tbsp of organic Greek yogurt
1 tsp of honey
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp aloe
Directions: Combine all the ingredients together and leave on for 10 minutes.
1/4 tsp matcha powder
1/2 tsp of honey
9 - To Calm Inflammation: Potato Turmeric Mask
One grated white potato
One grated cucumber
A few drops of rose water
1/4 tsp of turmeric
Directions: Blend ingredients together and rinse after 10 minutes. Use a cloth to help make sure you get all the grated veggies off your face.
1 Tbsp of finely ground espresso beans
1 Tbsp of honey
1 1/2 tsp of aloe gel
2 1/4 tsp of fresh lemon juice (optional)
Directions: Blend the coffee grounds and honey together until a paste forms. Add the aloe gel and lemon juice until everything is well combined (if you have sensitive or redness-prone skin, skip the lemon juice). Very gently apply the mask to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes.
