DIY MOISTURIZING FACE MASK: THE BEST RECIPES TO MAKE AT HOME

Our skin is constantly tested, especially that of the face: pollution, smog, humidity, heat, cold and other external agents can cause impurities, dryness and dehydration. To counter this problem and prevent it, we must pay close attention to the skin care routine, including good eating and lifestyle habits. A great remedy for dull, dry skin is a good DIY face moisturizer. How to make it happen? Simple, choosing the right ingredients from our kitchen and following one of these fantastic recipes!

Butter mask

Let's start with a DIY mask that is a true concentrate of hydration for the skin. In fact, butter is one of the richest foods and for these properties it is used very often in the beauty field. In this we will use two types, that of coconut and that of shea.

Ingrediants:

1 tablespoon of shea butter
1 tablespoon of coconut butter
1 tablespoon of olive oil

Combine all the ingredients, mixing until you get a homogeneous mixture. Apply the beauty treatment for 15 minutes and then rinse with plenty of warm water. This mask is ideal for very dry skin, while it is not recommended for those suffering from oily skin and we recommend that you do not do it more than once or twice a month.

Lemon juice and yogurt mask

Among the various foods useful not only in the kitchen but also in terms of beauty, lemon is certainly one of the best. In this recipe we use it to prepare a mask that not only nourishes the skin, but restores its natural shine.

Ingrediants:

1 tablespoon of plain yogurt
2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Mix the yogurt and lemon juice together, applying the mixture with a cotton ball all over your face, paying attention to the eye area. Let the treatment work for 15/20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. You will soon notice the action of this mask which will illuminate your face, contrasting above all dark circles and winter opacity. In addition, lemon juice will help you prevent or fight any blackheads thanks to its astringent action.

Pear mask

Oily skin also needs moisturizing masks: the important thing is to pay attention to the natural ingredients that are used to prevent them from further weighing down the skin. The pear-based treatment is ideal for combining hydration and an exfoliating effect.

Ingrediants:

Half ripe pear
1 tablespoon of cream
almond flour
1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil

Cut the pear into cubes and put it in a blender together with the cream and oil. Then, add a little almond flour, just enough to obtain a not too liquid mixture suitable for spreading on the face. Keep the pear mask in place for 20 minutes and rinse with either lukewarm water or mallow herbal tea. This treatment nourishes the skin deeply and, at the same time, the astringent properties of the pear will control the shiny effect and shrink pores, while the flour makes a light scrub, eliminating dead cells.

Moisturizing honey mask for dry skin

Another ally food for both our health and our beauty is honey. The so-called food of the gods is rich in properties that are very useful in terms of beauty. Among the most appreciated actions, there are certainly antibacterial, nourishing and antioxidant ones and, for this reason, honey appears in numerous DIY recipes. Here is one that is ideal for dry skin.

Ingrediants:

2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of flour
2 tablespoons of milk

After mixing honey, flour and milk, apply the mixture on your face with the help of a brush. Leave it on for 15/20 minutes and then rinse. For consistent and visible results, repeat this mask twice a week, especially when exposed to sudden changes in temperature, wind and humidity.

Pineapple mask

Another DIY mask perfect for dry skin is the one based on pineapple, white yogurt and almond oil, which deeply nourishes the skin.

Ingrediants:

Half a slice of pineapple
2 teaspoons of plain yogurt
3 drops almond oil

To prepare this treatment, blend the pineapple with the yogurt until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Just apply the mask, leave it on for 20 minutes. and then rinse everything with lukewarm water. Attention, however, compared to other masks to make at home, this cannot be left on the face for longer because it could irritate the skin. The result will be visible right after the first applications: in fact , pineapple, is rich in vitamins A, B and C and antioxidants, so it nourishes and moisturizes even the driest skin.

Aloe vera and turmeric gel mask for oily skin

Here is another recipe for a moisturizing mask suitable for oily skin. Aloe vera is famous for its healing properties and, at the same time, for its nourishing action. Turmeric is rich in antioxidants and works successfully on acne, thanks to its anti-inflammatory effect.

Ingrediants:

2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon of turmeric

Mix the aloe vera gel with turmeric and spread the natural treatment all over the face. Let the mixture rest for at least 15 minutes and then rinse everything off. We recommend that you apply this DIY mask once a week, preferably before going to bed or in the morning before breakfast. Already after two or three applications, you will notice a decrease in excess sebum without, however, the risk of peeling or dryness of the skin.

Honey and cinnamon mask against blackheads and pimples

We have already seen how honey is a super food in terms of skin nourishment, but this food also has antibacterial properties useful in the fight against acne and blackheads. Let's see, therefore, a recipe that moisturizes the skin but, at the same time itself, it reduces its imperfections.

Ingrediants:

1 tablespoon of honey
2 teaspoons of cinnamon

Combine the ingredients and mix carefully. Spread the mixture evenly on the face or with your fingers or with the help of a brush. Leave it on for at least 15 minutes and then rinse. You can repeat the treatment up to a maximum of twice a week to get a more complex complexion. smooth and bright.

Moisturizing mask for all skin types

Unlike the other DIY masks seen so far, this treatment is perfect whatever your skin type because it combines many ingredients integrating the properties of each one for a mix of well-being and hydration for the face.

Ingrediants:

1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of sour cream
1 tablespoon of oat flour
4 drops of extra virgin olive oil
4 drops of lemon juice

After separating the egg yolk from the egg white, combine it in a small bowl with honey, cream, oatmeal, oil and lemon juice. Stir carefully until the ingredients are well blended. Spread the treatment on your face and keep it on for about two hours. Then rinse with warm water and apply a light layer of moisturizer. This mask is fresh, does not weigh down the skin too much and deeply hydrates with visible results in no time.