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Face Mask for Glowing Skin

Get refreshing and smooth skin with a homemade DIY face mask. Lock in the moisture with these best face masks for glowing skin.

Monsoon might be the most romantic season, but the humidity and dampness wreak havoc on our skin. Some skin types do not respond to the chemical face masks, while others are too sensitive to be exposed to heavy chemicals. If you are like other women searching for a natural face mask to get radiant or glowing skin, you are in the right place. In this post, we are going to present a list of a few homemade DIY face masks for glowing skin. Let’s take a look.

17 Natural and Homemade Face Masks You Should Try Right Away

1. Aloe Vera Gel

How to Prepare

â- Get 1 tbsp of fresh aloe vera gel, 2 tbsps of milk cream, and 1/4th tbsp of turmeric.
â- Add these ingredients to a small bowl and mash them until they are mixed properly.
â- Apply them to your face and rinse with water

This is another great homemade face mask for dull skin. Aloe vera doesn’t need an introduction. Most of us are familiar with its array of healing properties, including anti-inflammatory. Aloe vera forms a strong barrier on your skin, protecting your face from pollution and other environmental elements that cause acne breakouts. Apply it on alternate days.

2. Strawberry

How to Prepare

â- Take 5-10 fresh strawberries and put them in a blender with a few tbsps of honey.
â- Blend them well and apply the paste to your face
â- Keep it for some time, and wash your face with warm water

Apart from a sweet and incredibly delicious taste, strawberries are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, giving you radiant and beautiful skin. Strawberries prevent dead skin cells and give you a refreshing skin that everyone wants in all seasons. Strawberries are also rich in salicylic acid, which open clogged pores and cleanse your skin from trapped bacteria. You can try a strawberry face mask twice a week.

3. Green Tea Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Take 2 tbsps of green tea and grind it until you get a fine powder
â- Add 2-3 tbsps of whipped yogurt and 1 tbsp of coconut oil to create a paste
â- Massage your face with the paste gently
â- Wash it off with warm water

The antibacterial properties of green tea make this natural ingredient a savior for people with oily and acne-prone skin. It can unclog your clogged pores, eliminate dead skin cells, and give you a refreshing skin that draws people’s attention. Green tea is also quite effective in treating acne and helping you get rid of the infection. In addition to drinking green tea, you should try this green tea face mask for the skin.

4. Tomato Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Squeeze a tomato to get its juice in a glass
â- Add 2-3 teaspoons of buttermilk to the juice to create a thick paste
â- Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture to your face
â- Rinse your face with lukewarm water

Tomato is an excellent source of lycopene and Vitamin C, both of which work together to fight free radical damage. This, in turn, slows aging and gives you healthy and younger-looking skin. Tomato is also pretty effective against dirt and bacteria trapped in your clogged pores. This natural astringent can tighten your pores, preventing them from getting clogged.

5. Turmeric and Besan

How to Prepare

â- Mix 1 tbsp of besan with 1 teaspoon of turmeric
â- Add a few drops of lemon juice and 2-3 tbsps of rose water or plain water to create a face mask.
â- Apply the face mask and keep it until it dries automatically
â- Rinse with water

These two natural ingredients have many skin-healing properties and have been used for centuries for treating skin problems. The alkalizing besan works well with turmeric (which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties), and together these ingredients can heal your skin from acne, scars, and dead skin cells.

6. Honey and Milk Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Heat the milk and add a few drops of honey
â- The paste must be applied when it’s hot
â- Use a cotton ball to spread it evenly across your neck and face
â- Leave it for 10-20 minutes
â- Wash your face with lukewarm water

This glowing skin DIY face mask can brighten and rejuvenate your skin after a few applications. Both ingredients have antimicrobial properties that make them your natural cleanser. Milk has lactic acid, which is a perfect ingredient for people struggling with dead skin cells. Honey opens your clogged pores, helping you get rid of the dirt and debris stuck in them.

7. Egg Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Beat one egg until the white and yolk get mixed well
â- Add 5-6 drops of almond oil
â- Apply this face mask to your face and let it sit for 10-20 minutes and rinse

Egg face masks might not be your favorite DIY face mask recipe because of the unpleasant odor, but this ingredient can do wonders for all types of skin. For people with large pores filled with dirt, the egg yolk can help close them and eliminate the dirt buildup. Egg whites can remove excess sebum from your skin, making it an excellent home remedy for people with oily skin.

8. Oatmeal Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Mix 2 teaspoons of oatmeal with 2-3 teaspoons of milk and a few drops of honey
â- Apply the mixture to the affected areas or your entire face and let it be there for a few minutes
â- Wash your face with chilled water

Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, oatmeal does wonders for irritating skin. It can soothe your itchy and dry skin, heal it effectively, and can bring a natural glow. Oatmeal is known for its ability to attract oil from your skin's surface. This makes it perfect for oily skin that produces considerable sebum. You can use oatmeal with papaya or egg yolk too. (whichever is suitable). But for the best results, the oatmeal face mask is your best option.

9. Orange Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Take the orange peel and keep it in the sun for a couple of days
â- Grind it until you get a fine powder
â- Add equal parts sandalwood powder to this paste and add rose water to make a face pack.
â- Apply it to your face and wash it off with cold water.

The peel of an orange is rich in antioxidants, while the fruit itself contains vitamin C, which gives you radiant and super smooth skin. The anti-microbial properties of orange are great for those with clogged pores and dead skin cells. This fruit can treat acne, blemishes, and other skin conditions.

10. Banana

How to Prepare

â- Put one ripe banana in a blender with honey and blend the ingredients unless you achieve a thick paste
â- Apply the banana face pack to either the blemishes or the entire face and let it sit for at least 15 minutes
â- Wash your face gently with a mild face wash or plain water

Banana is quite beneficial for your skin. It locks in moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. The fruit contains a high amount of Vitamin C, which controls the oil on your face. If you want smooth and glowing skin, like that of a baby, you should try this banana face mask for glowing skin. It’s also known for its anti-aging effect, which fades your dark spots.

11. Olive Oil Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Get one tbsp of clay and mix it with 1-2 tbsps of olive oil.
â- Apply it to your face and let it sit for 10-20 minutes
â- Wash it off with chilled water

Olive oil is rich in many essential vitamins, giving your skin a bright and refreshing look. The oil is quite good for your skin during the cold season, as it has the ability to penetrate your skin better than moisturizers. You can use olive oil on your dry skin. It is a magical ingredient that keeps your face hydrated throughout the day. The oil contains many antioxidants that help you cleanse and moisturize your skin.

12. Chocolate Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Put a half cup of cocoa powder, 2 tbsps of oats, 4 tbsps of fresh cream, and a few drops of honey in a bowl.
â- Mix these ingredients well until you get a thick consistency
â- Apply it to your face and leave it for 10 minutes before washing off.

Chocolates do not only make a wonderful dessert, but they are an amazing natural face mask. If you haven’t tried it yet, now is the best time to make a chocolate face pack and get glowing skin. Rich in antioxidants, chocolate helps fight free radical damage and also keeps your skin moisturized. Chocolate also helps remove dead skin cells, giving you radiant skin.

13. Avocado Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- For this recipe, you need to use avocado. Take the seed of the fruit out and use the soft pulp. You can mash it with your hands until you get a good consistency.
â- Add 1 tbsp of honey to the pulp and mix these ingredients well.
â- Put it on your face and let it sit for 10 minutes
â- Rinse with chilled water

The benefits of avocado go beyond its health benefits. This delicious fruit is your all-in-one skincare ingredient for people with all skin types — whether you have dry or oily skin. It works as a natural exfoliator, moisturizer, and cleanser. The anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation and acne.

14. Cucumber Face Mask

How to Prepare

â- Blend one cucumber
â- Add a few drops of honey or 1 tbsp of oatmeal to prepare a face pack
â- Apply it using a cotton ball and let it sit for 10 minutes
â- Wash your face

Are you looking for a homemade face mask for dull skin? Rich in anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, cucumbers are known for their water content that hydrates your skin and supplies the right amount of moisture that your skin needs to stay moisturized. It also contains vitamin C and folic acid, the other two ingredients that nourish your skin.

15. Papaya

How to Prepare

â- Use one slice of this delicious fruit, mash it with your hands, or put it in a blender to get juice. Add a few drops of honey to create a paste
â- Let it sit on your face for about 20 minutes
â- Once it dries automatically, you can rinse with chilled water.

Rich in potassium, Papaya is one of the few skincare ingredients that do wonders for dry skin. It retains skin moisture and keeps your skin hydrated all day. Papaya is also known for lightening blemishes and acne scars and reducing pigmentation. The enzymes found in papaya can eliminate dead skin cells, giving you bright and smooth skin.

16. Fuller’s Earth Face Pack

How to Prepare

â- Mix 2 tbsps of Multani Mitti with a few drops of lemon juice, and rose water
â- You can also add water to create a paste.
â- Keep it on your face for 10 minutes and wash it off with water.

You may have heard of the many benefits of Multani Mitti for your skin. It works as a magical face mask that gives you bright and glowing skin. You can use it with rose water or plain water. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice if it doesn’t irritate your skin. Multani Mitti is available at most retail stores. You can also buy ready-made fuller’s earth face masks, but natural is better.

17. Yogurt Face Mask

How to prepare

â- Add any fresh fruit juice, preferably pomegranate or orange, to a bowl full opf yogurt
â- Apply the mask to your face and let it sit for 10-20 minutes
â- Wash your face once the mixture gets dried

Yogurt is an excellent natural exfoliator and is perfect for all skin types. It contains lactic acid and zinc, both of which give you young-looking skin and an even skin tone. It also forms a strong barrier, protecting it from environmental elements.

Bottom Line

The last thing on your mind is to end up with irritating skin because of the excessive use of the wrong skincare products. The above-listed face masks for glowing skin can do wonders for all skin types — whether you have oily or dry skin. Try them to retain your skin glow and lock in moisture.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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