Discover The Best Face Masks

Exfoliation helps us remove dead skin cells and achieve better suppleness and radiance, while reducing spots and scars.

If you want to have a beautiful complexion, face masks are effective in countering the effect of acne or blemishes, leaving the skin smooth and hydrated. So, if you want to have a beautiful face, or just want to keep the skin soft, the following homemade masks can be very useful.

The best face masks

Yogurt and honey recipe

Yogurt will leave your skin bright and hydrated while honey will provide you with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Lemon, for its part, contains vitamin C, has a great antioxidant and depigmenting action and regulates the production of sebum in the skin.

• Mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of natural yogurt and 10 to 12 drops of lemon juice. Mix these ingredients well until you get a smooth paste and apply it on the face for 30 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and you will immediately see the benefits on your skin.

Avocado recipe

Avocado is a food containing a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. It contains oleic acid which leaves the skin soft and hydrated. The vitamin E that it offers us is an excellent antioxidant capable of fighting against free radicals. It is also ideal for dry skin.

• You need half an avocado and a tablespoon of olive oil for this preparation. Prepare the paste and apply it on the face for 15 minutes. Rinse gently with lukewarm water.

Peanut (or peanut) recipe

Peanut is rich in nutrients such as folic acid and vitamin E. Overall, it is a product that helps moisturize the skin and limit its aging. Peanuts are also recommended for dry skin that requires additional hydration.

• Mix two tablespoons of peanuts, two tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of honey. Apply the mask to the face and neck, leave on for 20 minutes and remove with lukewarm water.

Honey and milk recipe

Your skin will be more hydrated thanks to the milk. Plus, it naturally stimulates your skin’s collagen production. Milk is perfect for removing impurities from the face. It is a cleanser that tightens the pores, thus decreasing the production of sebum.

• The ingredients to use are: 1 tablespoon of powdered milk, a tablespoon of honey and an egg white. Beat everything together and apply on the face. Rinse it off with lukewarm water after 15 minutes.

Carrot and yogurt recipe

The use of carrot is very useful for the skin if you want to reduce the problems associated with acne. It indeed contains vitamin A which has virtues to treat skin problems. The presence of vitamin C will give you a fresh complexion and a healthy glow. The antioxidants in carrot will help prevent skin aging. This recipe is especially recommended for oily skin.

• Combine the juice of a lemon with that of an orange. Mix a carrot with half a yogurt and mix everything together. Apply this mixture, leave on for 10/15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

Almond recipe

Almonds are high in fatty acids and antioxidants such as vitamin E. They also have nourishing and moisturizing properties for the skin.

• Use raw, unroasted almonds. Put them in a mortar and crush them. Then mix them with a tablespoon of yogurt and apply the treatment for 3 minutes. Remove with lukewarm water, then use your usual moisturizer.

The best moisturizing face masks

We all have 100% natural products at home and they work just as well as those bought in beauty salons or stores. You probably already have all the ingredients you need at home.

Pumpkin recipe

Like most of the products mentioned in this article, pumpkin contains vitamins A, C and E which are important antioxidants and contribute to the health and beauty of the skin.

• Combine 4 tablespoons of cooked pumpkin pulp, one tablespoon of olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one of jojoba, and half a tablespoon of milk in a bowl. Form a regular paste, spread it well over the face and leave on for 20 minutes. Remove it with absorbent paper and rinse your skin with lukewarm water.

Banana recipe

The potassium that bananas provide us is the source of the water present in our cells. It nourishes and hydrates our skin.

• To make this mask, you need to mash a banana and add a tablespoon of honey and 5 more oatmeal. Once well mixed and incorporated, apply this preparation all over the face, except around the eyes, and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

Apple recipe

As mentioned earlier, vitamins A and C provide great benefits for the skin and the apple contains both of them. In addition, the nutrients in this fruit naturally strengthen the collagen proteins within our skin.

• To make this mask, you just need to mash a banana and add a tablespoon of honey and five tablespoons of oatmeal. When everything is well mixed, apply this mixture all over the face, except the eye area and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

Apple recipe

As we mentioned earlier, vitamins A and C offer many benefits for the skin and they are present in the apple. In addition, the nutrients it contains naturally stimulate the collagen proteins in our skin.

• To make this preparation, cut the apple into pieces and cook it in half a liter of water. Then let it cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Combine a tablespoon of yogurt, one of honey and another of wheat germ in a bowl. Add the drained apple and mix everything until you get a paste. Apply it to the face and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water and a neutral pH soap.

The best exfoliating face masks

If you have blackheads, acne, or pimples, take advantage of these recipes and tips. Exfoliation is very important because it is used to get rid of dead cells, to obtain softer and more luminous skin and to hide imperfections.

Sugar is one of the most economical exfoliators. Once your face is well cleansed with a mild soap, moisten a little sugar with water and gently rub your skin with this mixture in circular motions. Then remove the residue with cold water and apply a moisturizer.

Another option to employ, which is also very beneficial for the skin,  is to cut a slice of lemon and sprinkle sugar on its surface. You will feel your skin softer and your complexion will reveal a natural luminosity with an immediate healthy glow effect.

Honey is also an excellent exfoliant because, apart from not being harsh on the skin, it hydrates it while helping to remove dead cells.

• For this recipe, you will need a tablespoon of natural bee honey, a tablespoon of lemon juice and two tablespoons of ground almonds. Apply gently on the face and leave on for 15 minutes. Simply rinse your skin with water and voila! You will immediately notice that your skin is smoother, more nourished and full of vitality.