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3 May 2023

Are you tired of spending a fortune on fancy face masks full of harmful ingredients that always leave you feeling disappointed? It's time to get back to basics and raid your kitchen for some DIY toxin-free face masks that will do wonders for your skin. Here are five of our favourite natural face masks you can whip up in no time.

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5 DIY, Toxin-Free Face Masks from Your Kitchen

1.Oatmeal and Honey Mask

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons oatmeal

  • 1 tablespoon honey ( I use this one for extra goodness)

Oatmeal is a great natural exfoliant that can help remove dead skin cells and impurities, leaving your skin looking fresh and rejuvenated. Honey, on the other hand, has antibacterial properties that can help prevent acne and soothe the skin.


Mix the oatmeal and honey together and apply a thin layer to your face. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Use this mask once a week for best results.


2.Avocado and Banana Mask

Ingredients:

  • ½ ripe avocado

  • ½ ripe banana

  • 1 tablespoon honey ( my choise for honey)

Avocado is packed with vitamins and minerals that can nourish and moisturise the skin, while banana is rich in antioxidants that can help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.


Mash the avocado and banana together, then mix in the honey. Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat your skin dry. You can use this mask once a week.


3.Turmeric and Yogurt Mask

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder

  • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon honey ( my choise for honey)

Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help reduce redness and irritation, while yogurt is great for soothing the skin and providing a light exfoliation.


Mix the turmeric powder, yogurt, and honey together to form a paste. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water and pat your skin dry. Repeat this mask once a week.


4.Coffee and Cocoa Mask

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder ( my favourite brand)

  • 3 tablespoons milk

Coffee can help brighten the skin and reduce puffiness, while cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants that can help protect the skin from damage. Milk is great for hydrating the skin and providing a gentle exfoliation.


Mix the ground coffee, cocoa powder, and milk together, then apply the mask to your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Use this mask once a week.


5.Egg White and Lemon Mask

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Egg whites are rich in proteins that can help tighten and firm the skin, while lemon juice is packed with vitamin C, which can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.


Mix the egg white and lemon juice together, then apply the mask to your face. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with cool water. Use this mask no more than once a week.


We hope you found these DIY face mask recipes helpful and that you'll give them a try. Remember to always patch test new ingredients, and if you're allergic to any of the ingredients listed, avoid using them. Not only are these masks a cheaper and healthier alternative to store-bought face masks, but they'll also leave you with glowing skin that will turn heads. So go ahead and raid your kitchen for these ingredients, and let us know how it goes!

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