Face Masks

Depending on their ingredients, masks can tighten and tone, hydrate, nourish, draw out impurities, help blemishes heal, calm and soothe, or rejuvenate the skin—or any combination thereof. Below are three of my favorite homemade masks. 

Turmeric Face Mask 

Turmeric can benefit your skin as a home remedy for acne, eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes. It also reduces skin inflammation due to being high in antioxidants and slows down cell damage. As well, it can help reduce pigmentation that evens out skin tone.

Ingredients: 

½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of organic, raw, local honey

½ teaspoon yogurt

Directions:

In a small bowl mix: turmeric powder, honey, apple cider vinegar, and yogurt. Try to get a consistency that will stick to your face. Be careful not to make it too thin as it may drip.
Apply the mask carefully avoiding your eyes. Allow the mask sit on your face for 15–20 minutes then rinse with warm water.If you have any leftover, you can cover and leave in the fridge for your next application. Apply twice a week for best results.

The Breakfast Mask

This breakfast-themed mask helps calm and mattify oily skin, thanks to its mix of soothing oatmeal and tightening egg yolks.

Ingredients:

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp. of honey

1 tbsp. of olive oil

1/2 cup of oatmeal 

Directions: 

After combining all the ingredients in a bowl, apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. 

Chocolate Face Mask

Dark chocolate can works wonders in terms of perking up our moods and giving us a boost of antioxidants, when consumed. If applied topically, you also get the benefits of its anti-aging properties, which help the production of collagen.

      Ingredients:

       1/2 cup of cocoa powder

       3 tablespoons of oats

       4 tablespoons of cream

       1/4 cup of honey

       Directions:

After combining ingredients, apply a delicate layer, let sit for 10 minutes and gently rinse it off.