A lot of times we turn to chemical-based drug store face washes, luxury brand moisturizers or specialty store scrubs to keep our skin clear and glowing. One of the best all-natural ways to take care of your skin, though, can be through DIY food-based face masks. Check out the five below that cover every skin woe.
1. Açai Berry Mask
Looking to tighten up your pores? Try out this açai berry facial.
Ingredients:
– 2/3 cup sugar
– 2 tsp. açai powder or ¼ cup açai slush
– 10 fresh, whole berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or mix)
– 1 tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
Mash the sugar, açai powder/slush and berries together. Slowly add the olive oil and mix. Massage into the face. Leave on for approximately five minutes, rinse off with warm water.
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2. Pumpkin Mask
Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin lattes… during the fall there’s pumpkin everything. So try out this anti-aging pumpkin facemask that’s packed with antioxidants and vitamins C and A.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups canned pumpkin
– 4 tbsp. low-fat vanilla yogurt
– 4 tbsp. honey
– 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Directions:
Blend the ingredients together thoroughly. Apply generously to your face and leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse.
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3. Yogurt Mask
Greek yogurt is a great breakfast go-to. It’s also a great ingredient in getting smoother skin.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 2 to 3 drops of almond/olive oil
– 1 tbsp. honey
Directions:
Mix ingredients together. Apply to face and leave on for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
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4. Banana Mask
This mask will not only smell delicious, but also solve your oily skin woes.
Ingredients:
– 1 banana
– 2 tbsp. honey
– An orange/lemon
Directions:
Mash the banana, and then mix in the honey. Putting the ingredients in a blender is recommended. Add a couple drops of juice from the orange/lemon. Apply to your face for 15 minutes before rinsing with either a cool or warm washcloth. Moisturize after the treatment.
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5. Avocado & Honey Mask
During the colder months our skin becomes dry and chap. Avoid rough dry skin with this avocado and honey mask.
Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp. of avocado flesh
– 2 tbsp. honey
– 1 egg yolk
Directions:
Blend or mash all ingredients together. Spread the mask over your face and leave on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.
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Which mask will you try first?