DIY Facials for all skin types

Facial masks are great way to soothe, purify and detoxify your skin. while there are variety to different mud masks on the market, If an appointment at spa seems impossible or  quite expensive, grab some homemade ingredients and rejuvenate with DIY facials.

You might even be surprised to find many of the ingredients you’ll need for a homemade mud mask are sitting right in your pantry. A great mud mask will not only soothe your skin, but it will nourish it as well, while gently clearing the toxins from deep within your pores.

I’ve done a pretty extensive search online for the best homemade facial mask recipes, so you won’t have to!

Oily Skin

(Egg white mask)

Egg whites will tighten your pores, as it contains proteins that replenish the skin, and remove the excess oil making your skin acne free.

Separate the white and the yolk . Mix together, a lemon and egg white and blend it for a minute (otherwise the mixture will be unpleasant to apply). Apply the paste on a dry face and keep the paste for 15 minutes on your face. Once the mask gets dried, wash it off with Luke warm water.

Acne prone skin

(Green clay facial)

A green clay mask is the perfect recipe for you. The mask removes all the unwanted breakouts, by extracting all the impurities.

In a bowl, take 2tbsps of green clay powder and water. Mix a few drops of rosemary oil or rose water and form a thick paste. Apply the mask on your skin for 15 minutes. 

Pimple and excessive oily skin

(Aspirin mask)

If you aren’t allergic to aspirin, use this magic pill that will soothe your skin in no time. The acid present in the pill is a great anti-acne product. Crush the pill with the help of a spoon and a little water to make a paste. And if you want a thick consistency add a little bit of honey. Apply the paste on all over the face, for 10 minutes. 

Dry Skin

(Avocado Mask)

The oil in an avocado is a great moisturising agent. Mash half avocado until it forms a thick consistency. Mix a tsp of honey and rose water. You can also add some curd to smoothen the paste. Apply it on a dry face for 15 minutes and wash off. And, if your skin is extra dry, use olive oil instead of rose water.

Dull Skin

(Banana Mask)

Take two bananas and mash the bananas until it forms a paste. Add two Tbsps of honey for extra nourishment. Apply the mask for ten minutes, on a dry face. Before you remove the mask, massage your face for five minutes.

Glowing Skin

(Papaya Mask)

Papaya is a great cleansing agent, which makes it the best natural exfoliate. Peel the papaya and remove the seeds from it. Add half tsp of honey. In a blender, mix the paste. Apply on a clean face. Remove the paste after 20 minutes. Wash the mask completely; otherwise, your face may look a bit orange.

Tanned Skin

(Sea Salt and Lemon Paste)

Mix ¼ cup of sea salt, along with lemon juice. Apply the mask over a dry face. Close your eyes and enjoy the fruity flavour. Your tan will disappear in no time.

Moisturised Skin
(Oatmeal Mask)

Oatmeal is great exfoliating agent as it removes the dead cells completely. Mix 2 Tbsps of uncooked oatmeal, with 1 cup of milk in a pan. Boil the mixture on a low flame, until the oatmeal forms a thick paste. The lactic acid in the milk helps to brighten the skin. Apply the mixture for 20 minutes, and wash off. Your skin will feel soft and supple.

Sensitive Skin
(Yogurt Facial)

This is the best facial for a sensitive skin. Mix a cup of unflavoured yogurt, for a dry and clean skin. Apply the mask for 20 minutes. The acid in the yogurt will lighten your facial hair and follicles. If you have a sunburnt skin, you can mix a tsp of Aloe Vera gel, for a cooling effect.

Blemished Skin

(Pumpkin Facial)

Take two Tbsps of pumpkin puree and half tsp of honey, along with some fresh cream. I know it sounds a bit messy but once you obtain the results, you will be patient to bare the mess-up. Leave the paste for 10 minutes and pat dry.

Hope you guys liked these. Be sure to take some time out for yourself and pamper your skin with a homemade mud mask very soon!