Why spend time and money at your local spa, when the secret to great skin lies in your kitchen? Pamper yourself and your loved ones with these basic homemade face mask recipes made from our secret every-day ingredients.
Go Bananas!
Bananas make for an all-natural, homemade face mask that moisturises your skin and leaves it feeling softer.
Mash a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, gently apply it your face and neck. Let set for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water.
DIY Lemon Face Mask
A facial that both exfoliates and moisturizes! Mix the juice from 1 lemon with 1/4 cup olive oil or sweet almond oil.
Vinegar
For generations, women have been using vinegar as a skin toner. Mix 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with 2 cups water as a rinse to cleanse and tighten your skin. You can also create a homemade face mask by mixing 1/4 cup cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water. Gently apply solution to your face and let it dry
Oats
Oats may just be the perfect quick pick-me-up after a dull day. Combine 1/2 cup hot - not boiling - water and 1/3 cup oatmeal. After the water and oatmeal have settled for two or three minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoon honey. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
