5 Masks For Soft And Radiant Skin

The pineapple mask allows us to eliminate dead cells and tone the skin. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory effect, it helps us fight against irritation caused by the sun.

To have beautiful skin without impurities, no need to go to a spa or a specialized beauty center charging excessive prices. 

Do you want to do a very complete skin care? This does not mean, however, that beauty products or techniques should be overpriced. Moreover, these funds often do not give the expected results.

There are thus natural ingredients with many benefits for the skin.

We will therefore present you below homemade masks, which will become your best beauty allies.

Why prepare these masks?

Homemade beauty treatments and products are techniques that have been used since ancient times to take care of the skin.

Masks are, without a doubt, the most popular facial treatments.  They make it possible to take advantage of the nutrients and properties of natural ingredients.

They remove dead cells, dirt and other impurities that affect the beauty of the skin on a daily basis.

In this article we will share some amazing recipes for making homemade masks. This will improve the condition of your skin without spending a lot of money.

The oatmeal hydrating mask

The use of oats for facial skin care is quite popular because this cereal has exfoliating, moisturizing and restorative properties that help to lighten the skin and hydrate it in a natural way. 

Here, we will combine it with gentle ingredients like chamomile and honey, which provide anti-inflammatory and refreshing action for a better effect. 

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of cold chamomile tea (45 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of honey (25 g)
• 2 tablespoon of powdered oats (30 g)

Preparation

• Prepare a mixture with all the ingredients. Make sure the mixture is very thick to facilitate its application on the face. 
• Apply the treatment to your face using a brush and leave on for 20 minutes. 

The honey and lemon mask

Honey and lemon have astringent and antioxidant properties which help regenerate the skin and reduce the impact caused by free radicals in the environment.

This mask acts on the skin as a natural moisturizer capable of reducing scars, spots and other skin changes, such as acne.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of honey (15 g)
• 4 or 5 tablespoons of lemon (60/75 ml)

Preparation

• Mix the two ingredients until they are well diluted and apply them to the skin of the face using a brush or your fingertips.
• Leave the mask on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. 

These ingredients are very gentle on the skin, so you can make this mask every day before going to bed.

It is not advisable to do this during the day as it could have negative effects if one is exposed to the sun.

The mayonnaise mask

People with dry skin have difficulty softening it and providing adequate hydration. 

If you have tried to moisturize and soften your skin several times but nothing works, then we recommend that you try mayonnaise.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise

Preparation

• Put a thin layer of mayonnaise all over your face and leave on for 20 minutes. 
• Once the time has elapsed, remove with lukewarm water by performing circular massages.

The avocado and milk mask

Avocado is an ingredient rich in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids that nourish the skin by providing it with good hydration.

On the other hand, milk has an exfoliating effect which helps to eliminate impurities, giving us a clean and soft face. 

Ingredients

• ½ ripe avocado
• 3 tablespoons of milk

How to do ?

• Crush the flesh of the avocado  then mix it with three tablespoons of milk in a container.
• Then apply the paste all over the face and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

The pineapple mask

Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which helps remove dead cells and tone the skin pores. 

Plus, it has an anti-inflammatory effect that cools the skin and fights irritation as well as sun damage.

Ingredients

• 5 pineapple rings
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil

Preparation

• Put the two ingredients in the food processor then  mix them until they form a thick paste. 
• In the evening, apply the mixture to your face with a brush and  leave it on for at least 15 minutes before rinsing it off.