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Mash about 3-4 tofu pieces, add 1 tsp of honey, a pinch of flour, and water until you achieve the desired consistency. Allow the mixture to dry on your face for 15 minutes.
You'll need 1 tbsp of wheat germ powder, half tbsp of oatmeal, 1 tsp of olive oil, and 1 tsp of fresh cream. Leave it on your skin for 10-15 minutes before washing it off with warm water.
Mix 2 tbsp of mayonnaise with 1 tsp of baby oil and apply the mask to your face. Leave it for 30 minutes before washing it off. You can repeat the process three times a week.
Grind 1 or 2 carrots (depending on the size) and add 1 tbsp of honey to make a paste. This mask is safe to apply every day.
Mix 2 tsp of acai powder with 2/3 cups of sugar, and add 1 tbsp of olive oil to make a paste. Five minutes will suffice to reap the benefits.
Mash a small tomato and mix the pulp with half grated cucumber. Leave it on your face for 20 minutes, and then rinse it off with cold water.
Mix 2 tbsp each of ground coffee and cocoa powder and add 3 tbsp of milk and 1 tbsp of honey. Apply the paste for 30 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
You'll need 5 tbsp of beaten egg, 1 cup of oatmeal, and 2 tbsp of honey. Apply the mixture to your face for 15 minutes. You can use it every day.
Mash half a cup of ripe papaya and add 1 tsp of honey. Apply it to your face for 20 minutes, as frequently as you like.
First, beat up ¾ cup of curd, and separate the water from it (using a cloth). Then add 5 tbsp of besan, 10 drops of almond oil, and 6 drops of jojoba oil. You can apply it as often as you like.
Mash a ripe strawberry and then add 1 tsp of yogurt and 1 tsp of honey to it. Apply the mixture for 10-15 minutes and wash it off with cold water. You can use this mask every day.
Mix 4 tbsp of neem (aka nimtree or Indian lilac) powder with 4 tbsp of milk. Then add half a cup of oatmeal. Apply the paste every other day, for 15 minutes, and rinse it with warm water.
Mix 1/4th cup of grape pulp with half cup of apple pulp, and add 2 tbsp of honey. Apply the paste for about 15-20 minutes, during which you can massage your face before removing the mask with warm water.
Mash a ripe pumpkin (approximately half a cup) and add 2 tbsp of honey and 10 drops of jojoba oil to it. Apply for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with warm water. You can apply a moisturizer immediately after.
Beat 1 egg and add 2 tbsp of honey to it. Apply it to your face for 15 minutes, three times a week. The mixture can be washed off with water.
Mash about 1/4 banana and mix it with 2 tbsp of coconut oil and 3 drops of your favorite essential oil. Apply it for 20 minutes and wash it off with water.
Add 2 tbsp of honey to a mixture containing 1 cup of mint leaves and 1 cup of tulsi (holy basil) leaves. Add 2 drops of lavender oil into the mixture. Apply for 15 minutes and rinse with water.
Mix a ripe avocado with buttermilk and apply it to your face as regularly as you want.
Blend a ripe banana and mix it with 4 tbsp of honey. You can massage gently and keep it on for about 20 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water.
Soften 1 tbsp of butter and mix it with 1 tsp of raw honey and ¼ tsp of lemon juice. Leave it for about 30 minutes and remove the paste with a warm and wet cloth before rinsing with water.
Add 10 drops of almond oil and 10 drops of jojoba oil to 4 tbsp of honey. Use a brush to apply it. Leave it on for 20 minutes.
Mix half a cup of orange pulp and 2 tbsp of orange peel–you can make a paste with it beforehand, or instead use 2 tbsp orange peel powder. Add honey and some water or milk to make the paste. Apply it three times a week for 15 minutes.
Make a paste using 4 tbsp of wheat flour, 1 cup of ripe avocado pulp, and 2 tbsp of honey. Apply it twice a week for about 15 minutes. You can wash it off with water.
Soak 4-5 walnuts in water for about an hour. Then blend them and add a tbsp of milk cream to the mixture. Massage your face and neck gently with the paste for five minutes, and leave for an extra 20, before rinsing.
Mix the ingredients in a ratio of half a cup of curd to 2 tbsp of honey and 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Scrub it after 15 minutes and wash it off with water.
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Make a paste, mixing a ratio of 2 tbsp of honey to 1 tbsp of turmeric powder and 5 tbsp of neem leaves. Apply for 10 minutes and then rinse with fresh water.
Mix half a cup of Aloe vera juice (bottled or juiced naturally), 4 tbsp of besan powder, and 4 tbsp of potato pulp. You can add some rose water as well, if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Scrub it off after 15 minutes.
Mix the two ingredients and add milk or rose water to make a paste. Apply it for 30 minutes, three time a week.
Mix 1 tbsp of cocoa powder, 1 tbsp of honey, and a pinch of cinnamon. You can apply this mask for 20 minutes twice a week. Wash it off with water.
Skin care products can be expensive, but many times you're paying for isolated compounds of ingredients you actually have at home. For instance, oats are known for their soothing effect, and honey contains anti-inflammatory properties. These and many more ingredients can be used to make face masks at home. In this gallery, we compile a list of easy-to-make face masks that cover most skin types.
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Skin care products can be expensive, but many times you're paying for isolated compounds of ingredients you actually have at home. For instance, oats are known for their soothing effect, and honey contains anti-inflammatory properties. These and many more ingredients can be used to make face masks at home. In this gallery, we compile a list of easy-to-make face masks that cover most skin types.
Ready to start experimenting with natural face masks at home? Click on!