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11 DIY Face Masks You Can Make From Foods Already In Your Kitchen
Getting clear and flawless skin can be a lot of work. Between using the right cleanser, choosing the perfect moisturizer, and knowing when to exfoliate, keeping your face looking its best can be not only time-consuming, but expensive. That's where the do-it-yourself face mask comes in.
Lucky you for you, it's entirely possible to get fresh looking skin with ingredients you have at home. Many food products not only keep you healthy on the inside, but they'll also help you glow on the outside. I've gathered a list of 11 easy, DIY recipes to have your skin looking clean and clear in no time.
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Cucumber Oatmeal Face Mask
This face mask is great for people with oily skin, as oatmeal helps absorb the skin’s excess oil, while cucumber helps to gently exfoliate and tighten skin. Check out Glam Check for the great recipe.
Nutmeg, Honey, and Cinnamon Mask
Nutmeg and honey are natural anti-inflammatories, helping to reduce redness as well as acne scars. Cinnamon helps to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. The recipe on CollegeFashion.net is a a must-have.
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Avocado Face Mask
Avocados are great for protecting the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The fruit is rich in vitamins C, A and E, which are essential for healthy skin, and avocados offer fantastic moisturizing properties. Dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban has all the steps you need.
Brown Sugar, Olive Oil and Peaches Mask
This brown sugar, olive oil, and peaches mask is great for exfoliating. Between the graininess of the brown sugar and the alpha-hydroxy in peaches, the two ingredients work together to clear off dead skin cells and to brighten and refresh skin. The olive oil works to replenish your skin’s moisture. The But First Coffee Blog is where it’s at.
Pumpkin Mask
Pumpkin is filled with vitamins, antioxidants, and beta-carotene and helps exfoliate, soothe irritation and redness, quell breakouts, and brighten skin. Visit Petitelefant for the details!
Mud Mask
Made with Greek yogurt, honey, cocoa, and banana, this mud mask works to tackle it all, from exfoliating, to moisturizing, to brightening. You can even eat the leftovers! Essentially Eclectic will fill you in.
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Coconut Oil and Tree Oil
These two ingredients work together to combat redness from acne as well as prevent blemishes on the face. The Free People Blog has everything you need.
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Eggs and Joe Face Mask
It’s time to put breakfast on your face! Coffee makes a wonderful natural scrub, and the nutrients in eggs keep your skin looking young and refreshed. The Health Ambition tells it like it is.
Honey and Lemon Face Mask
The Every Girl has a great recipe. Lemons contain alpha hydroxy acids and and beta hydroxy acids, two chemical exfoliants. In addition to clearing dead skin cells, lemon helps clear blackheads and acne, while honey works as a natural antibacterial.
Turmeric Face Mask
Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory, so it’s great for reducing swelling and redness in the face. It also helps to exfoliate, combat wrinkles, and diminish acne. Fresh Bites Daily will give you a great ingredients list.
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Strawberry Face Mask
Beauty Lish know that strawberries are full of antioxidants, and the berries also contain alpha hydroxy acid. This makes them helpful for exfoliation and acne. Rub them on your face today!
