DIY- FACEMASK
Is the lockdown period getting stressful for your skin? Is your skin acting up while you work from home? Sudden breakouts, dull and dry skin, chapped lips or stubborn blackheads, there is a face mask to treat each of these skin issues. Make an effective DIY face mask with readily available ingredients that suit your skin type and help correct the concern. The ones mentioned below have simple ingredients and easy preparation methods which are effective and less time-consuming. FACE MASK FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN
It’s tricky to handle acne-prone skin as you never know what might flare up the condition. Therefore, it’s better to go with safe ingredients and do a patch test before using it all over the face. This mask has three simple ingredients that suit almost all skin types.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoon Yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon Gram Flour ( Chickpea flour)
- 1 teaspoon Fuller earth Clay ( You can always buy on Jiji.ng)
Mix all three ingredients and make a paste. Apply on a clean face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with water. It’s safe to use this face mask twice a week for better results.
BENEFITS
Yoghurt is anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory with zinc in gram flour help fight skin infections. This mask also helps in revealing a brighter complexion. Fuller earth powder(clay) absorbs excess oil and helps unclog pores.
FACE MASK FOR OILY SKIN
If you have oily skin, make sure that the face pack ingredients shouldn’t strip off the skin’s natural oil. It should only absorb excess oil giving it a matte finish. This face mask not only works on oily skin but also helps prevent acne by unclogging pores.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoon fresh aloe vera
- 5-6 drops of lemon juice
Mix the ingredients well and apply generously on clean face and neck. Let it dry completely till the skin starts to feel tight. Wash with water while massaging the face gently. Repeat this thrice a week; it might tingle a little, which settles after the first few minutes.
BENEFITS
Aloe has many skin-benefiting properties, it fights bacteria and helps to maintain healthy skin. It also absorbs excess oil and helps reveal clear skin. Lemon is a natural source of vitamin C and has astringent properties which help fight pimples and gives a brighter skin tone.
FACE MASK FOR DRY SKIN
Dry and dehydrated skin requires constant hydration and there’s no better way than whipping up a mask at home. Dry skin can easily get inflamed, therefore, it’s important to use ingredients that are hydrating and gentle on the skin. A patch test is recommended.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon Greek Yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon Oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply on a clean face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. You can decide the frequency depending on the condition of the skin.
BENEFITS
Yoghurt not only feels good on the skin but the lactic acid and probiotics in it soften the dry skin and soothe the inflammation. Honey, as mentioned above, is anti-inflammatory and provides utmost moisturisation.
FACE MASK FOR BRIGHT GLOWING SKIN
Who doesn’t like problem-free glowing skin? For this, it’s important to exfoliate the skin with gentle but effective ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon coffee
- 1 teaspoon honey
Mix the two and apply uniformly on the face. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then wet your hands and start massaging the face in circular motions. Wash off after a couple of minutes of exfoliation.
BENEFITS
Honey has anti-bacterial properties and is also a natural moisturiser. So while healing the skin, honey also provides deep moisturisation. On the hand, caffeine (coffee), apart from being an exfoliator, helps reduce puffiness.