Ladies, it’s Sunday and we should all be unwinding after a long week. Pamper yourself with these amazing face masks and get super glowy and healthy skin. Here are a few DIY face masks that you can easily make at home.
Make sure you wear an old T-shirt or an apron to prevent the face mask from dripping onto your clothes and apply the face masks over your bathroom sink to avoid making a mess on the floor. Oh and don’t forget to light some candles for the perfect relaxing experience.
1. Mango and Gram Flour (Besan) face mask:
You’ll need:
4 tbsp mango pulp
2 tbsp gram flour (Besan)
1 tsp honey
1 tsp yogurt
How to make?
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Make a thick paste and use your fingers to spread it on your face. Leave it on to dry and then wash with cold water.
Gram flour (besan) is very good for exfoliation and it also helps in tan removal. Yogurt can help in lightening dark spots and honey keeps the skin hydrated.
2. Mango and egg white:
You’ll need:
2 tbsp mango pulp
1 egg white
How to make?
Whisk the egg white well and add the mango pulp to it. Blend well and make a smooth paste.
Apply the face pack. Let it dry for 20-30 minutes. Wash with cold water.
Egg white makes the skin tight and tones the skin. This prevents wrinkles and other signs of aging. Meanwhile, the mango pulp prevents drying.
If you are not in a mood to make a face pack. You can rub mango slice all over your face. That also does wonders.
3. Apricot Mask:
You’ll need:
3-4 apricots
1 tbsp oatmeal (ground)
2 tbsp of yogurt
How to make?
Wash and remove the pits of the apricots and grind them. Mix apricot puree, oatmeal, and yogurt.
Apply it to the face. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Apricot removes blackheads and helps in improving skin elasticity. It acts as a natural moisturizer. It will help in reducing skin blemishes and improving skin tone.
4. Peach, Lemon Juice And Rose Water
You’ll need:
1/2 Peach
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tbsp Rose Water
How to make?
Mash the peach with juice. Add lemon and rose water to mix the ingredients.
Mash well and apply on your face. Let it air dry for 25 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.
Mixing peach with lemon juice and rose water adds a glow to the face, clears skin from impurities and prevents the formation of acne and pimples.
5. Papaya Cucumber Banana Face Mask
For a soothing and refreshing feeling, use this papaya, cucumber, and banana face mask.
You’ll need:
1/4 ripe papaya
1/4 cucumber
1/2 banana
How to make?
Peel and blend all ingredients in a blender until you get a smooth puree.
Apply mixture onto your face and let it dry for about 15 minutes. Wash the mask with lukewarm water. Pat your face dry with a clean towel.
Papaya is good for reducing pigmentation, cucumber soothes sunburned skin, and banana will hydrate and soften rough skin.
