Did you know that you can use several items you probably have in your fridge and cabinets at this moment, to make a delicious and nutritious face mask? There are so many natural ingredients available that have numerous benefits, which will help you to achieve glowing, smooth, and younger-looking skin.
Let’s take a look at some of the natural ingredients (and benefits of) that are easily accessible, affordable, and might already be right in your kitchen.
First, you want to choose a base for your face mask.
Coconut Oil (organic and unrefined): is an amazing moisturizer, has natural anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, and can be used as a sunburn remedy
Honey: is moisturizing, it’s stickiness can help remove blackheads, has antibacterial properties, helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and is rich with antioxidants
Olive Oil: contains antioxidants that help prevent premature aging, helps heal bacterial infections, and is loaded with vitamins that can do wonders for the skin
Yogurt (plain, unflavored, and Greek works best): important probiotics can help even out skin tone and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, may minimize the effects of the sun’s aging free radicals, can help clear up breakouts, and it also has anti-inflammatory properties
Avocado (the fruit or the oil): loads of vitamins, especially ‘E’, helps soften skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduces inflammation, is an excellent moisturizer, and can also be used to treat wounds or sunburns.
Banana: helps control oil, can treat breakouts and lighten dark spots, is loaded with nutrients, vitamins, and amino acids, which are all fabulous for your skin
Aloe Vera Gel: has huge anti-inflammatory properties, treats burns, cuts, wounds, and sunburns, as well as acne and eczema.
Next, add extras for even more benefit.
Lemon/Orange: brightens skin, antioxidants even out skin tone, packed with Vitamin C, and can be used as a natural astringent
Turmeric Powder: has natural anti-inflammatory properties and helps clear pores and fight breakouts
Baking Soda: brings impurities to the surface to clear your pores and can be used as a natural exfoliant
Cocoa: contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, can be used as an exfoliant, and the caffeine can lift and firm skin
Tea Tree Oil: has natural antibacterial properties, calms inflammation, and helps to treat breakouts
Activated Charcoal: helps to bring all the gunk and impurities inside of your pores to the surface
Lastly, place your mix in a small plastic or glass jar and label it…then you’re done!
Now that you know the amazing benefits these ingredients have to offer, play around with a few combinations or ask Google or Siri to find you specific recipes.
A DIY mask will not only make your face happy, but these make awesome gifts to make others happy and glowing as well.
If you are thinking about getting a facial consultation to figure out your skin type and what it needs to look fabulous, visit Laura Skin Care in Petaluma, where Laura and her team will take great care of you.