5 NATURAL DIY FACE MASKS FOR DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES

Natural skin treatments that you can make at home are the best way to customise your skincare routine bases on your needs. Everyone’s skin is different. Even skin labels like oily, dry and normal don’t always apply to everyone. Some people have very dry patchy skin with an oily t-zone. Others experience occasional hormonal skin changes that transform their once glowing skin into one big oil slick. So, how are you expected to keep your skin balance, while still being able to target problem zones? Here are some of the best natural DIY face masks to help you get your glow back.

Purifying DIY face mask

This deep mask treatment is perfect for people with oily to combination skin. This pulsating mask not only pulls out gunk from deep in your pores, but it also helps to balance the overall PH of your skin. Here is what you need:

• 1 Tablespoon natural clay powder
• 1 Tablespoon charcoal powder (or two broken tablets)
• 1 Tablespoon raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar
• Splash of warm water

Mix all of your natural ingredients in a non-metal bowl using a non-metal spoon. Once your paste is smooth, slather it on your clean and dry face.  Next you are going to want to relax. This mask will literally pulse and feel kind of funny at first but that means its doing its job! Rinse after 20 minutes to reveal the soft and balanced skin underneath.

Moisture Bomb Scrub

Dry skin ladies rejoice! There is now a way to naturally scrub away those dry skin cells while still being able to lock moisture into your skin. So throw your hair up in a high pony and get ready to get your glow on. Here is what you’ll need:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon raw sugar
• 2 Drops of lavender essential oil

Mix these natural ingredients into a small bowl and get ready to scrub. For extra measure, give your face a nice steam before you scrub, this way your pores will be open and you can give yourself a deep clean. While you watch those dead skin cells fall away, the olive oil will be locking in moisture while the lavender will calm red skin.

Acne Spot Melts

You can take comfort in knowing that even the most flawless human suffers from the occasional pimple. So whether you are trying to treat one zit or a more severe case of acne, this all natural acne spot melt is perfect for you.   

• Organic green tea
• Peppermint oil
• Ice cube tray

Start by brewing your favorite brand of organic green tea. While you are waiting for the tea to seep and cool down, clean and sanitize an ice cube tray. Next, fill the tray up with your green tea and add a drop or two of peppermint oil to each cube. Allow the cubes to freeze overnight and then you are ready to melt! Gently press the cube against the painful pimple until the cube completely melts. This will help reduce swelling and redness while also treating the bacteria in the pimple.

Bubble DIY face mask

Bubble masks not only deep clean directly into your pores, they also make you feel like a literal cloud. The carbonated bubbles help you tingle your way to perfectly polished skin. Here are all of the natural ingredients you will need:

• 2 Teaspoon natural clay powder
• ½ Teaspoon matcha powder
• 1 Teaspoon baking soda
• ½ Teaspoon citric acid
• ½ Teaspoon glycerin
• ½ Teaspoon charcoal powder
• Splash of water

This mask is a little more labor intensive, but totally worth it! Start by combining all of your dry ingredients and then slowly add in glycerin and water until you have a smooth batter. Not all of the dry ingredients will dissolve so keep that in mind! Apply this dark colored mask to the skin and sit back and watch as it foams and bubbles up. Pro tip: avoid applying the mask directly under your nose unless you want to be tasting bubbles for a week! This mask is great for all skin types so go get your foam on.

Natural Skin Balancer DIY face mask

This next at home treatment is perfect for those oily skin ladies who are looking for a natural way to make their skin more matte. Best of all, all of these ingredients can be found right in your fridge! Here are some things that you will need to grab:

• Plain organic yogurt
• ½ Lemon
• 1 Drop of tea tree oil

We admit it; this sounds super gross, but the benefits out way the skin cringing thought of putting yogurt on your face. Start out with a single use cup of plain organic yogurt. The best part about this ingredient is that you don’t need to dirty a separate bowl. Squeeze the juice of a half of a lemon right into the cup and then follow up with a drop or two of tea tree oil. Apply the mixture to your face liberally. The bacteria in the yogurt will combat stubborn oils while the lemon works to brighten up your skin. Tea tree oil is not only a natural acne killer, but will also fight oil! The results will be supple and soft oil free skin.

Shine On Beauty Queen!

You no longer have to run out to your local beauty store for the best skin treatments. You can often make amazing skin care products using what you may already have in your house. The best part about these skin treatments is that they are totally customisable. With the addition of different essential oils and extracts, you can give yourself one serious spa facial right at home. So grab your trusted scrunchie and cancel your day plans.  Your skin will thank you for it. 

What are your favourite DIY face masks?

Good luck and stay beautiful!

from Beauty And Tips Magazine