Hydrating and Nourishing D.I.Y. Egg White Facial Mask

All of the vitamins and healthy fats in this 3 ingredient face mask are just what you need to combat dry skin.  Your skin will be left looking and feeling soft, smooth and healthy.

 

What you need:

• 1 egg white
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1 tsp. greek yogurt (plain)

What you do:

• Mash the avocado in a bowl until you get a creamy and lump-free paste-like consistency
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well until you have a creamy paste
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 15 minutes
• Rinse the mixture off with warm water and follow up with a moisturizer

 

Recipe adapted from (original recipe at): HealthMunsta

Picture from: WallStreetInsanity

D.I.Y. Strawberry, Cream and Honey Facial Mask for Extra Dry Skin

For those who are suffering with extremely dry and/or flaky skin (thank you, Winter) this recipe is a must try!  The three simple ingredients in this recipe are all great at nourishing and hydrating skin on their own and the combination of the three is sure to combat dry and flaky skin. (And on that note, this recipe, the ingredients and that picture really make me crave strawberry shortcake right now…..)

What you need:

• 6 ripe strawberries
• 1 1/2 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. heavy cream

What you do:

• Cut the green tops off of the strawberries and cut the strawberries in half.  Place the berries in a bowl and mash them using a fork until you have a pulp-like consistency
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well until a creamy paste forms
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes
• Rinse with cool water and follow up with a moisturizer

Comments:

• This mask can be a little drippy so make sure you wear an old shirt and put a towel down where you’re applying the mask

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe at): SheSaidBeauty

Picture from: MyRecipes

Hydrating and Nourishing D.I.Y. Egg Yolk Facial Mask

Soothe, hydrate and nourish skin with this easy to make recipe that will leave your skin feeling and looking soft and smooth!

What you need:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp. greek yogurt (plain)

What you do:

• In a bowl, add the avocado and gently mash with a fork until a smooth paste forms
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed avocado and mix well until a creamy paste forms
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 15 minutes or until it has dried
• Rinse the mask with warm water and follow up with a moisturizer

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe) found at: HealthMunsta

Picture from: ITalkToFood

D.I.Y. Raspberry, Honey & Oats Healing Facial Mask

This delicious facial mask will do wonders for your skin with just 3 simple ingredients!  The raspberries (which are bursting with Vitamin C) work to fight signs of aging (wrinkles and fine lines) as well as maintaining skins natural glow.  The honey (which is packed with antioxidants) works to moisturize skin while fighting off germs that can lead to acne.  Lastly (but not least), the oats do the job of soaking up any impurities that may have been clogging up your pores.

So, if you have 15 to 20 minutes and these 3 ingredients you have time to treat your face to this healing facial mask!

What you need:

• 14 ripe red raspberries
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1/4 c. rolled oats

What you do:

• Place the raspberries in a bowl and mash them with a fork until they form a liquid pulp-like consistency
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed raspberries and mix until all ingredients are blended and you have a paste like consistency (if your mixture is too runny/wet add more oats and if your mixture is too dry add more honey)
• Apply the mixture to a clean face and let it sit for 10 minutes
• Rinse the mixture off with warm water and follow up with a moisturizer

 

Recipe adapted (and original recipe) from: DIYFashion 

Picture from: OhSheGlows

D.I.Y. Cleansing and Moisturizing Strawberries & Cream Facial Mask

This facial mask is easy to make and uses only a couple simple ingredients yet it does a lot of good for your skin!  The cream in this recipe will leave your skin feeling moisturized and hydrated.  The strawberries help to fight acne as well as to lighten and fade acne scars and blemishes.  The honey has anti-septic properties and acts as a mild astringent.  It also aids in cleansing the skin of dirt and oil.

What you need:

• 3 ripe strawberries
• 1 tbsp. cream
• 1 tsp. honey (raw is best)

What you do:

• Cut the green tops off of the strawberries and cut the strawberries in half and place in a small bowl.  Mash the strawberries with a fork until a pulp forms.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the mashed strawberries and mix well until all ingredients are blended and a creamy-like consistency forms.
• Apply the mixture to a clean and dry face as well as to your neck
• Let the mixture sit until dry (while you sit back and relax in the meantime)
• Rinse the mixture with warm water and pat skin dry.  Dab cold water onto face to close pores and follow up with a moisturizer

Comments:

• This mixture can be a little drippy when you first apply it so you may want to lay a towel down on the counter where you are applying it.  You may also want to wear an old shirt when applying it as well.

 

Recipe adapted from (and original recipe) found at: HealthMunsta

Picture found at: Infusioneliquid

Softening Chocolate Face Mask

Treat your face to this delicious chocolate facial mask!  Not only does it smell amazing but it also will do wonders for softening your skin!

 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 4 tbsp. cream
• 3 tsp. cottage cheese (plain only)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 tsp. oatmeal

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients together; mix well
• Apply to a clean face and let sit 10-15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water

Grapefruit Facial Mask

Leave your skin looking and feeling healthy and glowing after using this face mask!

 

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. grapefruit juice
• 2 tsp. carrot juice
• 3 tbsp. plain yogurt

 

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Apply to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water

Baking Soda and Orange Juice Facial Mask for Blackheads

Banish pesky blackheads and tighten skin with this facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. orange juice
• 1 tbsp. baking soda

Directions:

• Combine ingredients; mix well
• Apply to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Gently massage into skin
• Let sit for 20 minutes
• Rinse with water

Cucumber and Parsley Facial Mask

Treat your skin to this refreshing and revitalizing facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. yogurt
• 1 tsp. cucumber
• 1 tsp. parsley

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender; puree until smooth
• Apply to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15-20 minutes
• Rinse with water

Pineapple and Olive Oil Facial Mask

Treat your face to a refreshing facial mask!

Ingredients:

• 4 large pineapple chunks
• 3 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

• Combine the ingredients in a blend; blend until nearly smooth
• Apply mixture to a clean face (avoid the eye area)
• Let sit for 15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water