Skin is our largest organ that takes so much abuse every day with all the chemicals and harsh climates we expose it to. Some face masks are one of those chemical packed culprits that affect the conditions of our skin. Swapping them out for natural, home made alternatives not only is a little TLC but also saves us from buying ridiculously priced products. Read on for organic face mask recipes that can be made from your kitchen.

Tip! Don’t forget your neck.

Tomato Buttermilk Mask

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of tomato juice
  • 3 teaspoons of buttermilk and a cotton ball to apply the concoction.

Preparation

  1. Slice a tomato and make about two teaspoons of juice.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the tomato juice and the buttermilk until evenly mixed.
  3. Apply this mixture all over your face and neck using the cotton ball.
  4. Wait about 30 minutes before rinsing it out.

Oatmeal Honey Mask

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of oatmeal
  • 2-3 teaspoons of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of honey

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, mix the oatmeal, honey, and milk. Mix well until a paste is formed.
  2. Apply onto the face and wait for 20 minutes
  3. Rinse with water and pat dry.

Avocado Honey Mask

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon of honey

Preparation

  1. Peel the avocado and remove the seed. Mash the pulp properly so that no lumps remain.
  2. Add the honey to this pulp and mix well.
  3. Apply this all over the face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Papaya Honey Mask

Ingredients

  • A small piece of papaya
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Preparation

  1. With a ladle or a spoon, mash the papaya until smooth and add the honey.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Apply directly on the face and wait for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry

Yogurt Citrus Mask

Ingredients

  • ½ cup of sour yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon or orange juice

Preparation

  1. Mix the yogurt and lemon/orange juice in a bowl until creamy.
  2. Apply on the face and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
  3. Rinse off with lukewarm water and proceed with a cold splash to tighten your pores.

Banana Honey Mask

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Preparation

  1. Using a blender or food processor, blend the banana and honey.
    2. Apply to the face and keep it on for 15 minutes.
    3. Rinse off with lukewarm water followed by cold water.

Written by: Bisrat Atalay Tasew

Sources: https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/masks-for-glowing-skin/#gref

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