Best Homemade Face Mask Recipes

27 October, 2009 One Comment

Beautiful skin is something we all desire. Our looks and appearance are largely responsible for the impression we leave on the hearts and minds of the people. Looking beautiful is the demand of modern times.

There are various ways one can beautify themselves including fortnight visits to the parlor, applying expensive cosmetics, etc. But the truth remains that they may only give temporary results.

The best way therefore is to rely on natural products. There are homemade facial masks which you can prepare right at your home. Try them and you will easily feel the difference. Some of the best natural facial mask recipes are as follows:

Grapes, Lemon & Eggs Mask for Oily Skin

Mash in some grapes, say 5-6. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice and white of one egg. Mix the mixture properly and apply evenly on the face for 20 minutes and then wash with warm water. It is the best natural cleanser for oily skin. Lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes soften the skin and egg white will tone it.

Pumpkin, Milk & Egg Mask for Glowing Skin

Prepare a creamy mixture of a slice of pumpkin, egg yolk, and milk. Apply this mixture evenly on the face. Leave it on the face for 30 minutes before washing with lukewarm water. Avoid the eye area.

Egg & Lemon Mask for Dry Skin

Make a mixture of egg yolk, olive oil, and lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the face and neck. Let the mixture stay on the face for 10 minutes. Wash with water. The mixture will moisturize dry skin in naturally.

Coconut & Pineapple Mask for Fairer Skin

Take fresh coconut milk and combine it with pineapple juice. Dab cotton walls in the extract and apply it on the face. Let the extract stay and dry on the face for 20 minutes. When the skin absorbs the juice, it imparts radiance to the skin. Wash with plain water and pat it dry.

Apple & Egg White Mask for Wrinkles

Beat an egg and add grated apple. Add few drops of rose water and jojoba essential oil to it. While egg white and apple fights wrinkles, rose water will naturally tone and moisturize the skin. Jojoba oil is good for the skin too.

Cucumber Sandalwood Facial Mask for Tanned skin

Take half a cucumber and one tablespoon of sandalwood powder. Add some lime juice, tomato juice, grated potato and yogurt to it. Also add a few drops of rose water to the mixture.

Make a puree and apply on the face. Let the stay the mixture for half an hour and then rinse it off with cold water. Apply this paste on the face, neck, hands and feet. This will instantly reduce your sun tan.

Banana Mask for Natural Skin Glow

Mash half a banana until it turns creamy. Spread the paste evenly on the face. Leave the mixture dry on the face for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Besides, making the skin supple and maintaining its glow, banana is an excellent anti-wrinkle agent.