DIY Face Masks Using Kitchen Ingredients

 DIY Face Masks Using Kitchen Ingredients

In our modern hectic life, skin care is a costly and time-consuming experience. However, what would you say when I told you that there are some of the best skincare secrets already sited at your kitchen?

Yes, you have read that right. Beauty does not come at a bomb price. You can come up with easy, effective and affordable face masks (made even with a few common ingredients in the kitchen) that really work. Personally, I have experimented with quite a few of these throughout the years either during college when I was limited with a money supply or simply just on a lazy Sunday when I felt like pampering my skin.

That is why, regardless of pimples, dryness, dullness, or a simple desire to come with a fresh glow, this guide is just what you need. One mask at hand, Let us go natural!

🌼 Mask 1: Honey and Turmeric Glow Mask

Suitable to: Indifferent skin, dry, bored complexion

This is an olden desi home remedy, and it is magical. Antibacterial and brightening: Turmeric (haldi), natural moisturiser: honey.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of honey
• Just a pinch of turmeric
• 1 tsp curd or milk (to be added to make it moister, by choice)

Usages:

1. Blend the ingredients with a smooth substance.
2. Just put it on the clean face.
3. Leave 15 minutes on it.
4. Rinse using tepid water.

Pro Tip: Avoid having too much turmeric, and you will have a yellowish face.

🥒 Mask 2: Cucumber and Curd Cooling Mask

Suitable in: sunburns or irritated skin

I recall applying a Goa trip after my face was becoming red and spotted because of excessive sunbathing. It immediately relaxed my skin.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp of grated cucumber
• 1 tbsp curd (dahi)

Usages:

1. Blend the two ingredients.
2. Rub on the neck and face.
3. Then leave aside 15-20 minutes.
4. Use cool water and rinse off.

How it works: Cucumber refreshes and heals, whereas curd hydrates and fades out tan.

🍯 Mask 3: Oats and Honey Exfoliating Mask

Ideal to use on: Dead skin texture enhancement

This is my quickie before the important events. It exfoliates and renders the skin super soft.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp oats (crushed a bit)
• 1 tsp of honey
• One or two drops of lemon juice (optional)

Usages:

1. Hot and cold mix into a thick paste.
2. Massage your face using circular strokes.
3. Put it aside between 10 and 15 minutes.
4. Wash and scrub lightly.

How it works: oats are calming to the skin, honey is hydrating, and lemon is brightening.

🍌 Mask 4: Banana and Milk Moisturising Mask

Suitable to: Dry and flaky skin

This mask must be tried out whenever your skin feels tight or dry. I have applied it during winters when even the moisturisers did not help a great deal.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 ripened mashed banana
• 1 tsp milk raw

Use:

1. Blend in a smooth paste.
2. Blend everywhere on your face and neck.
3. Set aside at 20 minutes.
4. Wet with tepid water, and dry.

Bonus: Banana is a good source of vitamins and has a natural ability of making skin softer.

🍋 Mask 5: Multani Mitti and Rose Water Mask

Ideal skin: Oily, acne-prone skin

This is an Indian old remedy. I would use this in humidity on scorching days when my face would be sticky and better greasy.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp multani mitti
• Rose water enough to make a paste

Use:

1. Blend the two in a paste.
2. apply uniformly without use of the eye area.
3. Put it on until it has dried (do not overdo).
4. Wash with water.

Critical: Ensure the mask does not crack on your face because it will leave the skin dried up.

Some Things to Remember In A Hurry To Get you Started:

• Never fail to do a patch test: This is essential, in particular, when you have sensitive skin, and put some of the substance on the inside of your arm.

• Fresh ingredients: You should not use left over food or old fruits.

• Do not go overboard: it should be 1 or 2 times per week.

• Be regular: Natural medicines do not produce quick effects yet they present a long term effect.

It is not natural beauty that is all about covering up but caring about your skin and how to do this with dearest care and patience. These homemade face masks are easy, harmless, and ideal to any person in needs of healthy appearance on the face without having to pay thousands of dollars on expensive creams.

So take your pick, get your favourite and indulge in some skin care on the weekends. Your epidermis will be grateful!