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Friday, 10 April 2015

Make Your Own Herbal Face Masks: 5 DIY Recipes with the Ayurvedic Facial Scrub

Herbal Face Mask
Face masks hold a special place in our skin routines. Cleansing gets us going in the morning, serums treat our wrinkles and discoloration, and facial oils keep us moisturized day in and day out.
But masks allow us to kick back, relax, and let our skin soak in the goodness. Depending on the ingredients, they can draw out toxins, brighten your skin tone, or help diminish wrinkles.
Check out another post on 5 Anti-Aging Mask Recipes using mostly simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It’s great when you can treat yourself to a lucious spa-like treatment using fresh ingredients and without even leaving your house!
We wanted to kick it up a notch with one of our favorite ways to beautify: herbally.
Herbs are nature’s medicine, and each holds its own unique power. Your skin loves herbs, and masks give it a chance to receive more benefits (than if you just used an herbal face wash).

5 DIY Herbal Face Mask Recipes Featuring Ayurvedic Scrub

We’ve listed five do-it-yourself mask recipes below that you can try at home. If you have other recipes that have worked for you, please share them with our readers!

1. Simple Moisturizing Mask

Best for basic moisturizing nourishment—calming and non-irritating, it leaves skin hydrated and refreshed.
Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbsp plain yogurt (vegans can use ½ avocado, or coconut yogurt)
  • 1/2 tsp scrub
Directions:
Blend in a food processor until creamy. Apply to skin and leave on 10-20 minutes, rinse.

2. Honey Banana Softening and Soothing Mask

Best when skin is feeling dry, irritated, and parched (great for winter skin!). Helps infuse moisture and nutrients into skin, while encouraging wound healing, leaving skin smooth and soft. If you’re going on a date, this is a good one to use beforehand!
Ingredients:
  • 1 mashed banana
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ tsp scrub
  • 1-2 tablespoons jojoba or almond oil
  • ½ cup oats
Directions:
Mix together until creamy. Leave on for up to 30 minutes and rinse.

3. Lemon and Egg Brightening Mask

Best when for lightening hyperpigmentation, age spots, or a general dull complexion. Helps stimulate circulation and brings a rosy glow back to skin.
  • Juice from one lemon (or one teaspoon lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • ½ tsp scrub
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ tsp honey
  • A pump of serum (optional)
Directions:
Whisk together until blended. Apply to face and leave on for 10-30 minutes. Rinse.

4. Fruity Oil Control Mask

Best for those with oily or combination skin. Helps absorb excess oil and balance oil production, shrink pores, and reduce acne breakouts.
Ingredients:
  • 1 apricot
  • 3-4 strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • ½ tsp scrub
  • A few drops of lemon juice
  • A few drops peppermint essential oil
Directions:
Blend the fruit in a food processor. Mix wth all other ingredients until they form a smooth paste. Apply and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse.

5. Antioxidant Anti-Aging Mask

Best for combating the effects of aging. Also helps skin better protect itself. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while improving radiance and glow.
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • Couple teaspoons milk or yogurt
  • Few drops grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons green tea (cooled)
  • ¼ cup blueberries, mashed
  • ½ tsp scrub
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
Directions:
Mash and mix together until you have a thick paste. (Adjust ingredients as needed.) Leave on skin for 15-20 minutes and rinse.

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