Monday, November 09, 2009

Homemade Facial Masks with ingredients from your kitchen

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Here, reader Vibha, shares with you some of her favorite homemade face masks. All these can be prepared from the lowly vegetables and fruits from your kitchen. Perfect for those who want to achieve a glowing complexion on a shoe-string budget.

Cucumber face mask

cucumberSmash cucumbers to a pulp and apply on face leaving on for 20 to 25 minutes. If your skin is too oily, add a little egg-white or a few drops of lemon juice to the cucumber pulp and leave on the face for 20 minutes. Don’t remove the mask by washing your face, simply peel it off and splash water over your face.

Egg white face mask

egg whiteBeat egg whites until fluffy and add a little lemon juice and continue to beat for a few more minutes. Then apply it to the face with your fingers. After the mask dries up, rinse it away with cold water. (Also read: Eggs for beautiful hair)

Potato face mask

potatoesCook potatoes in a pressure cooker and remove their skins. Mash the cooked potatoes and mix in two tablespoons of milk and one teaspoon glycerin. Immediately apply to face and cover your face with a thin clean, cotton cloth to hold in the heat. After 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water and apply a good nourishing cream. This face mask is most suitable for dry skins and in winters.

Strawberry face mask

strawberriesSmash 3 to 5 strawberries; add a little fresh cream and a tablespoon of honey and mix to form a paste. Apply after 20 minutes; then wipe off mask using cotton ball dipped in fresh milk. This type of mask is especially good for dry skin.

Carrot Face Mask

carrotsAdd lotus root powder (available at any Ayurvedic stores) and raw egg yolk to freshly grated carrot and mix well. Apply to a clean face and let it stay on for 20 minutes. Then rinse off using lukewarm water. This face mask makes your skin smooth and silky soft.

Banana Face Mask

bananasMash one half of peeled banana and spread it on face using your fingers. After 20 minutes, rinse it off with milk diluted with a little water. This mask is good for all skin types.


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13 comments:

Shruti said...

I often use an egg yolk and honey mask. Just mix one egg yolk with a little honey and spread it on your face and neck. When it dries, rinse it off. Your skin will feel so fresh and soft!

Jamuna said...

Many fruits and vegetables can also be used to good effect. Anything acidic (lemon, strawberries, etc) will tend to whiten and refresh your skin, but you need to be careful if your skin is dry.

Beauty Expert said...

Don't apply masks more often than about twice a week, and try to vary the ingredients.It is a good idea to test the mask first. Apply a small amount behind your ear, wait 20 minutes, then wash off. Then wait 24 hours. If the skin behind your ear is normal, then go ahead and use the mask.

Dhanashree said...

Less than a month after switching from commercial soaps, scrubs, masks and moisturizers, my face has gone from being acne and dry skin prone (around my nose and forehead) to being smooth and small-pored.

Anonymous said...

Face Masks have an deep cleansing action on the skin, removing impurities, wastes and dead skin cells. As a result, blood circulation to the skin surface also improves greatly, leaving the skin glowing and refreshed. A beauty facial mask should be chosen according to individual requirements.

Arundati said...

thanks. so much for the info, I really appreciate natural ways to improve my skin.

Charulata said...

honey is a FANTASTIC moisturizer. Avocado and olive oil are also. Apple cider vinegar balances ph. I use it when my scalp gets really dry and itchy, I just pour some over my head after shampooing and leave it. I'm not sure about the others.

Bharati said...

papaya helps exfoliate. Take the skins and rub the pulp side on your face before you compost them- no waste, either!

Ananya said...

Nice post and blog! Greets.

Kundodhari said...

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers!

coriwestphal said...

Anyone have any tips for a natural mask for acne? I just turned 30 and am newly struggling with acne. I've never had a problem before and nothing OTC seems to be working! Argh!

Poonam said...

I really like this article and have enjoyed reading. Nice article, love the post

Nayantara said...

Make a paste of 1 tablespoon urad dal (black gram dal)and 4 almonds soaked in water overnight. Apply it your face and neck and wash it off after half an hour. It will nourish your skin and also bleach it.
Make a paste of 4 almonds soaked in milk overnight. Apply it your face and neck before going to bed. Wash with cold water in the morning. Repeat daily for 15 days. It will make your skin fair.

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