Homemade face masks for 6 different skin conditions

Using many ingredients in your kitchen — like avocado, oatmeal, honey, turmeric, or banana — you can mix up DIY face masks. From blemishes to dull skin, here’s a look at simple recipes to solve common skin problems.

1. Acne mask

Acne is considered the most common skin problem in the United States.

Zits develop when oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria clog pores, and acne includes blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, nodules, and cysts.

The protein in egg whites, however, may help kill bacteria on the skin and help stop blemishes.

Prepare:

• 2 to 3 egg whites

How:

1. Separate egg whites from the yolk, and place the egg whites in a bowl.
2. Dip a cotton swab into the bowl and dab the egg whites over your face.
3. Let the mask sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Wash off with a damp cloth and apply a moisturizer.

2. Hyperpigmentation mask

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation refers to darkened areas of skin often due to acne, age, or sun damage.

Dermatological treatments can help reduce hyperpigmentation, but they tend to be expensive. You can save money and even out your skin tone with a DIY turmeric mask, which also lessens inflammation.

Prepare:

• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 to 2 tbsp. raw honey

How:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl to create a paste.
2. Gently massage the paste over your face.
3. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water.

3. Clogged pores mask

Oatmeal and baking soda have exfoliating properties, which can remove dead skin cells and unclog pores.

Prepare:

• 2 tsp. oatmeal
• 1 tsp. baking soda

How:

1. Combine the oatmeal and baking soda in a bowl. Slowly add a few drops of water to create a paste.
2. Gently massage the paste over your face and let it dry.
3. Wash off with warm water and apply a moisturizer.

4. Oily skin mask

Oily skin occurs when your pores produce too much sebum, a natural skin oil.

Oils can clog pores, triggering acne and inflammation. Bananas can help absorb oil on the skin, while lemons help cleanse pores.

Prepare:

• 1 banana
• 10 drops of lemon juice
• 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

How:

1. Mash the banana in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and olive oil to create a liquid paste.
2. Apply the mask over your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

5. Dry skin mask

A hydrating facial mask can help your skin retain moisture and alleviate dullness and itching.

Prepare:

• half a cucumber
• 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel

How:

1. Blend the cucumber and combine with the aloe vera gel.
2. Gently massage the paste over your face.
3. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then wash it off with water.

6. Wrinkles mask

Regular facial treatments can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promote tighter, firmer skin.

Use avocados and cocoa powder to stimulate collagen production, and honey to moisturize and soften skin.

Prepare:

• 2 avocados
• 1 tbsp. raw honey
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder

How:

1. Mash the avocados in a bowl and then add the cocoa powder and honey.
2. Gently massage the mask over your face.
3. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

How do face masks benefit the skin?

Facial masks can replenish and moisturize your skin by allowing nutrients and vitamins to penetrate deeply, cleansing pores, and removing dead skin. They help cleanse, tighten, exfoliate, soften, and brighten the skin. Rinse-off masks are removed with a cloth after drying, while peel-off masks harden and are peeled off for deep cleansing. 

Using ingredients in your kitchen, you can make a homemade facial mask and give your face the nourishment and hydration it needs. Follow Lavyon for more useful information.