33 face masks: simple and effective homemade recipes

Fighting skin imperfections today is possible not only with the help of purchased products. Despite the huge selection of caring and cleansing cosmetics, many women prefer homemade masks. After all, it is by mixing all the ingredients yourself that you can be sure of the safety and effectiveness of the mask. So, we present the most popular and effective face masks.

Blackheads face mask

Blackheads are the most flashy sign of unpeeled skin. It is possible and necessary to deal with this. For deep cleansing, use an egg white mask. It is whipped until a thick foamy state and applied to the face until completely dry. As soon as the mask has saturated the skin and started to dry, apply the next layer. And so several times. We keep the mask on the face for 15 minutes and remove with dry hands. The formed film also takes away impurities from the pores. Such a mask tightens the skin somewhat, as it has the effect of narrowing the pores and tightening the skin of the face. After that, you need to use a moisturizer or even olive oil if you have dry skin.

Gelatin face mask

Gelatin is a permanent homemade ingredient in natural masks. Due to the properties of gelatin to harden and change the consistency, it has a lifting effect on the skin, but only with regular use.

Masks with gelatin begin to be used at the first appearance of wrinkles. They prevent sagging and fill the skin with collagen. By the way, if plant or artificial collagen is used in many other store products, then in gelatin it is present in an animal form, which is closest to the composition of natural collagen in human skin.

Gelatin is used as a stand alone mask or mixed with other moisturizing and nourishing ingredients.

Preparing a mask from gelatin and milk takes a little time. Gelatin is poured with milk (preferably high fat content) in a ratio of 1 to 5. After the gelatin swells, which is about 15-20 minutes, the mask is slightly warmed up. The finished mass is applied to the face and kept for 20 minutes. The gelatin mask is harmless and safe. It is suitable for frequent use.

Face mask with honey

The honey mask should be used with caution by people with allergic reactions. Honey is never heated to a hot state, otherwise it becomes useless as a nutrient.

The honey-egg mask is prepared as follows: egg yolk is added to a tablespoon of honey. You can also drip a few drops of vegetable oil or almond oil. This mask is very moisturizing and nourishing the skin. Withstand on the face for no more than 20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm water.

Clay face mask

Clay masks are elementary in preparation. It is enough to mix clay with warm water until a thick consistency, and the nutritional base is ready. Clay is also often diluted with milk or sour cream.

The peculiarity of this mask is that it has a tightening effect. This happens when the mask dries, when the clay is pulled together with the skin. You can not bring the mask to dryness, it dries the skin very much. Therefore, regularly apply a new thin layer of the mask to your skin, spreading it evenly over the entire face.

Before applying this mask, it is even recommended to apply a moisturizer to your face.

Oatmeal face mask

Oatmeal evens out the complexion perfectly. It is necessary to grind or grind the oatmeal to a powder, mix with a little olive or peach oil and apply a thick layer on the face. This mask is very popular due to the effect that is visible after several times of use. The oatmeal mask is absolutely hypoallergenic and suitable for owners of sensitive skin. The main thing is to apply the mask with gentle gentle movements.

Starch face mask

Starch is a unique product for our skin. It has many beneficial properties. Starch not only cleanses our skin, but also nourishes, smoothes wrinkles and has a lifting effect.

To combat inflammation, oily sheen, enlarged pores, use the following mask. A small amount of starch is ground with egg white, a pinch of soda, a few drops of tea tree oil are added. This mask is applied to the face in a thick layer, but the skin around the eyes is avoided. When using a starch mask, you may have a slight feeling of tightness on your skin. This is due to the tightening effect that starch has on the face. Therefore, after the mask, be sure to apply a moisturizer to your skin.

Egg face mask

Egg yolk and egg white have different properties. The yolk is the basis of a nourishing mask, recommended for all skin types. Protein tightens pores, tightens skin.

Here is an example of a nourishing mask that both moisturizes the skin and whitens slightly (a side effect of cottage cheese, like many other white natural products).

Ingredients:

• cottage cheese;
• olive oil;
• chicken egg.

Grind a tablespoon of cottage cheese with a whole egg. You can add part of the egg to make the consistency of the resulting composition easy to apply. In addition, you need to add half a teaspoon of olive oil to the mask, which will make the solution even thinner. To make the mask thicker, you can add wheat flour or starch to it.

Face mask with aspirin

Aspirin has become a popular treatment for inflammation, wide pores, and uneven complexions. Of course, this is due not only to the effectiveness and ease of use of this tool, but also to the fact that it can be bought at any pharmacy, and it is cheap. That is, a complete solution is obtained for intensive skin treatment for an almost symbolic amount. Aspirin masks even get rid of blackheads. Also, masks with aspirin have a scrubbing effect, so be sure to crush the tablets well.

First, it is necessary to grind the aspirin tablets to a state of small crumbs. Add a small pinch of salt and lemon juice to the aspirin. Lemon needs to be squeezed directly into the mask, but only a few drops! Before using this mask or lemon juice in any other homemade mask, make sure your face is free from scratches, minor inflammations and cuts. Lemon, like any other acid, eats away at injured skin, causing painful sensations.

The required amount of honey is added to a solution of aspirin, salt and lemon juice. It is better, of course, to take home honey and preheat it in a water bath. Why in a water bath? Honey should not be heated to a hot state, otherwise it becomes useless as a nutritious base for your mask. It loses its beneficial properties, they "evaporate" when heated strongly, and even more so when boiling. This is why a water bath is such a popular way to heat a solution.

Carrot face mask

Vegetables are one of the most natural and healthy facial products in home cosmetology.

Carrots are one of the most popular masking vegetables along with cucumbers, tomatoes, and potatoes. Carrots are rich in vitamins and substances that contribute to the fact that the skin of the face acquires an even complexion, stops flaking, becomes softer and more elastic. In addition, carrots also moisturize the skin.

In order for the carrots to be conveniently applied to the face, they must acquire the consistency of gruel. Since the vegetables from which homemade masks are prepared must be not only environmentally friendly, but also fresh, since they are not boiled. Therefore, the carrots are passed through a grater. The finer the grater, the better, as with careful grinding, the carrots release more juice. A few drops of almond, peach or grape oil are added to the vegetable puree. Apply on the face with a thick layer and stand for 20-25 minutes. Although this mask is completely harmless, you should not keep it on your face for longer. After all, if you follow the advice of cosmetologists, any mask cannot be kept on the face for more than 30 minutes.

Olive face mask

Olive oil has a very beneficial effect on the skin. It is the most popular in cosmetology. Unlike linseed oil, it does not have an unpleasant odor. Although grape oil is also often used. A huge amount of nutrients makes this product indispensable for homemade masks. Olive oil can be used as a stand-alone mask by applying it warmly to the face with your fingertips and gently spreading it over the massage lines of the face.

Masks made from oils and fruits are also common. For normal to combination skin, a kiwi and olive oil mask is suitable. This puree is applied to the face in a thick layer. If your skin is prone to allergies, then it is better to take less "acidic" fruits: apples, bananas.

Banana face mask

Such a mask fights very well against fading of the skin, returns a good color to the face. After a course of 10-14 procedures, your skin will be transformed, it will become healthier, it will not cause problems in the form of pimples and dryness.

If you want your skin to become more elastic, softer and absorb a large amount of beneficial substances (which, of course, will affect its appearance), then use the following mask. You need to displace 100 ml of yogurt and 1 banana. It is better to take a banana that is slightly overripe so that it can be easily kneaded, and yogurt needs natural, classic, no additives, no taste, with a high percentage of fat. A spoonful of warm honey is added to the composition.

Protein face mask

Chicken egg white is an active component of many masks. When the protein dries up, it begins to pull together with the skin. Don't be intimidated by this, because it is this property of egg white that helps tighten skin and tighten enlarged pores. In principle, the protein can be applied to dry skin, but then it is better to add a spoonful of any oil to the mask. You can also mix chicken egg white with cottage cheese or yogurt and apply a thick layer on your face, avoiding the eyelids.

Also, the protein is mixed with starch to the required consistency. If you have two ingredients (one liquid, the other powdery), then you make up the proportions yourself. The main thing is that the mask should be conveniently applied to the face and held for the required amount of time.

Sour cream face mask

Sour cream is a natural moisturizing product. It does not have narrowly targeted effects, such as narrowing pores or cleansing the skin from blackheads, but due to its natural natural composition, it has a positive effect on the condition of the skin in general.

Fruit pulp is added to sour cream, for example, peach or apple. If you want to brighten the skin of the face (then the skin looks fresher and clearer), squeeze some fresh lemon juice into the resulting composition. Do not use concentrates, only the fruit itself!

Blue face mask

Blue clay is a popular ingredient in homemade masks. It's cheap but effective. In addition, its powdery state allows it to be mixed with various nutrient liquid components. To combat acne, scars and acne, clay is diluted with water and aloe juice. The face mask should be regularly moistened with wet hands.

Glycerin face mask

Glycerin masks are very good at increasing the level of fluid in the epidermis. This is the main property of a viscous colorless liquid. Moreover, it is allowed to dilute it with any liquids in any proportions, which makes this tool universal, like olive oil, for example. Without special requirements for use, liquid, moisturizing - this product has every right to become a permanent assistant in the care of your skin.

A wonderful mask with a fresh summer scent is obtained from the pulp of grapefruit, grape oil, glycerin and one ampoule of vitamin A, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. In general, this vitamin should be added to any mask. After all, this is one of the main substances that is necessary for the health of the skin.

Kelp face mask

The Japanese called this type of algae "the herb of immortality." Kelp is the seaweed that we are used to seeing on the shelves in stores. But they are also sold in pharmacies.

Kelp powder can be poured with mineral water, and let it brew for a while. The liquid base of the mask should be at room temperature or slightly warm, but you cannot pour boiling water over the kelp! This will destroy all its nutritional properties, since the kelp is accustomed to the coolness.

Yeast face mask

Yeast is not such a popular ingredient in home cosmetology, but nevertheless it has certain properties. Yeast helps fight wrinkles and restores the skin's natural elasticity. Having tried a yeast mask, you may be convinced of its benefits and become a fan of home treatments using yeast.

Yeast is mixed with cucumbers passed through a grater (it is better if they are without peel), and the required amount of water is added to the resulting mass.

Lemon face mask

Immediately, we note that masks are made with only a small amount of juice, since a long exposure to the skin of a large amount of acid can lead to redness. There is also a cosmetic procedure in which the skin is rubbed with a thin slice of lemon. But this is a short effect on the skin of the face. The composition of lemon is very nutritious, it is rich not only in vitamins, minerals, etc., but also in essential oils and substances that even cleanse the skin of the face. At the same time, the skin of the face is slightly lightened after applying masks with the juice of this fruit. Fresh lemon juice helps fight oily sheen and age spots.

A few drops of lemon are mixed with yogurt, 2 tablespoons of grated celery are added and applied to the face in a thick layer.

Green face mask

The use of green vegetables in home cosmetology has a great effect on the condition of the skin. The mask is made from celery, parsley and apple. The products are rubbed and mixed with olive oil. Be sure to wash the greens before applying them to your face, and it is also better if all the vegetables are grown on your own.

Tea face mask

Tea is also used in home cosmetology, although not as often.

But all the useful antioxidants, for which black and green tea are so fond of, can affect not only the human body from the inside, but also the skin of the face.

When preparing homemade masks, both green tea and black tea are used. Both tea leaves and the liquid obtained from brewing are used. The main thing is that the tea leaves are of the highest quality, and the tea itself is strong brewed. If you feel that your skin loses its elasticity, becomes not as soft as you would like, then prepare a mask of mayonnaise and strong brewed tea. If you are confused by the smell of mayonnaise, then you can use sour cream and the yolk of a chicken or quail egg.

Soda face mask

Soda is known to have a cleansing effect. For this property, as well as for the scrubbing effect, soda has gained popularity in home cosmetology. When using baking soda masks for a long time (1-2 months), your face will be cleared of blackheads.

A teaspoon of baking soda and warm honey are enough to make a mask. The ingredients are mixed and applied to the face with gentle movements. In this mask, aimed at disinfecting and cleansing the face, it is recommended to add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide (you can replace it with lemon juice).

White clay face mask

White clay is a very nourishing product for our skin. 2 tablespoons of clay are diluted in fat milk. Remember not to let the mask dry.

Linen face mask

A linseed mask is made from seeds, oil, or flaxseed flour. Linen contains powerful antioxidants, thanks to which linen masks have a healing effect, smooth wrinkles and fight or prevent age spots. For tired skin, the following mask is needed. Linseed oil (half a teaspoon) is mixed with essential oils of rose, chamomile, orange and sandalwood. The ethers are added in a couple of drops. This mask can also be used as a massage oil for the face.

Coffee face mask

For a coffee mask, use the thick of good quality coffee. Thanks to its composition, coffee actively fights skin aging, even promotes collagen production. The mask of coffee and cottage cheese is very easy to prepare. It is better if the cottage cheese is homemade. For a more viscous consistency and to make the mask more nutritious, you can add yolk.

Please note that after coffee masks, the skin is very moisturized, covered with an oily film. Therefore, such a mask is especially not recommended before going out.

Rice face mask

Homemade rice masks are not as popular as others. Plus, these masks take longer to prepare. But rice is very good for the skin. It dries out the skin, as it contains starch, rejuvenates it and fights inflammation.

The rice mask suggested in this article is ideal for oily skin. It tightens pores, stabilizes the sebaceous glands. To do this, chopped rice is ground with egg white. If you do not have the ability to grind the rice to a crumb state, then you can use boiled rice, which is easy to grind with other ingredients.

Castor face mask

Castor oil not only moisturizes the skin, but also heals. Masks based on kostorogo oil actively fight acne.

To prepare an anti-inflammation castor mask, you will need:

• a teaspoon of castor oil;
• a teaspoon of calendula tincture;
• 1 protein;
• aspirin.

The mask is applied in several layers for 20 minutes. After you wash off this mask, you will feel a comfortable state of your skin, and you will not need to apply the cream.

Potato face mask

To increase skin tone in home cosmetology, they resort to using potatoes, which are passed through a grater. Add honey, a pinch of soda and a few drops of peach oil to the resulting consistency. This mask is applied for 15-20 minutes. It is suitable for all skin types and evens out the complexion with regular use.

Milk face mask

Milk can serve as the basis for many masks. So instead of water, you can always use milk in the composition. If your skin is dry, then milk should be taken with maximum fat content. Oatmeal is added to milk to a viscous consistency and applied to the face. This mask has many positive reviews, it is easy to prepare and effective. Absolutely safe ingredients, so the mask can be applied to the area around the eyes.

Flour face mask

A homemade flour mask is a magical remedy for combating the most unpleasant skin imperfections. Tired and aging skin? Flour has the ability to rejuvenate the skin! Inflammation and blackheads? Flour cleanses the skin and nourishes! Acne marks? Flour evens out the complexion! If you look at the properties of homemade products, all white and milky ingredients (including flour, oatmeal, starch, and other bulk products) effectively even out the complexion.

Women of different ages actively use a mask of the following composition:

• 1 spoonful of flour;
• 2 tablespoons of strong tea (black or green);
• 1 spoonful of lemon juice.

The ingredients are easy to mix and the mask is completely safe.

It should be remembered that different flours are used in home cosmetology: corn, rice, wheat, barley, etc.

Each type of flour has its own characteristics and properties. If you decide to arrange for yourself a course of home procedures using flour, then you must adhere to one composition throughout the course.

Oatmeal has cleansing properties, and in combination with other ingredients forms a mask with a "double" effect: it increases moisture levels and cleanses the skin. Rice flour has the same properties.

If your skin is oily, then wheat flour is suitable here. It can be mixed with other anti-oily, slightly enlarged pore ingredients. These ingredients are starch, sour milk. Of the oils, those that have an "astringent" effect are recommended. This can be, for example, juniper oil, fir or mint oil. But it should be remembered that if you can add any other oils in unlimited quantities, then oils with an "astringent" effect are literally added in 1-2 drops. Otherwise, the pungent smell of the mask will give you discomfort, it may start to pinch your eyes, and you will not keep the mask on your face for a sufficient amount of time. So in using peppermint and spruce oils, the rule is "less is more, but more."

For drier skin, use oatmeal or rice flour. These products are very gentle on the skin and cannot cause irritation. 1 tablespoon of rice or oatmeal is ground in a coffee grinder or ground in a cup. The mask can be based on warmed honey, olive oil or vegetable oil, tomato grated through a grater.

For convenience, if you have chosen a mask made from a specific flour, you can grind the required amount of flour for the entire course. Such a jar will be an excellent assistant in maintaining beauty at home.

Kefir face mask

The kefir mask is considered versatile and nutritious.

For the mask that we offer, mix a few drops of almond oil, 2 parts of kefir, and 2 parts of apple or grapefruit pulp. Citrus fights fine wrinkles.

Cinnamon face mask

Cinnamon has a rich composition and a tart smell. Despite this, cinnamon is recommended even for dry and sensitive skin. Cinnamon perfectly tones the skin, saturating it and charging it with natural energy. Cinnamon can be added to any mask. A cinnamon and honey mask is very popular. 1 teaspoon of cinnamon is dissolved in a tablespoon of warmed milk. Such a solution must be kept on the face for no more than 20 minutes, in order to avoid allergies to honey. Leave the area around the eyes uncovered.

Chocolate face mask

Chocolate masks are popular, and this is easy to explain: chocolate has a unique composition that gives the skin the energy to restore its natural tone. With regular use of the chocolate mask, the skin of the face really transforms. Indeed, chocolate contains ingredients such as: vanilla, cocoa beans (which help to accelerate the metabolism in the epidermis), theobromine (promotes the release of natural collagen, which increases the youthfulness of the skin), caffeine (antioxidant of youth), tryptophan (helps to increase "immunity" our skin), tannins (heals imperceptible at first glance microcracks on the face, which contributes to uniform color and texture), phenylethylamine (delivers oxygen to the cells of the epidermis).

Chocolate is so rich in composition that it can be used as a complete mask. Remember that the higher the percentage of cocoa beans in the chocolate, the healthier the mask. Therefore, choose dark chocolate without additives. By heating it, you get a ready-made solution that covers your face and neck.

Curd face mask

Cottage cheese moisturizes and whitens the skin. To prepare a nourishing mask that is suitable for any skin, you will need 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese, chicken egg yolk and grated cucumber. The products must be mixed until smooth. You need to apply the mask in a thick layer, but so that it fits snugly on the skin. Therefore, no lumps should remain in the mask, and it is better to remove the peel from the cucumber.