Homemade Facial Recipes

Applying facial masks has been an age-old beauty technique used for improving the skin tone and color. Every skin type has different requirements and so are the facial masks. A facial mask recipe specially made for oily skin may not work for dry skin, or vice versa. Thus, before going for any facial mask it is necessary that you are aware of your skin type. Now, having a facial mask with help of professional, can cost you too much. But you can always make homemade facial recipes at economic price. Moreover, since all the ingredients used in these recipes are natural, you do not have to face side effects. Here are some homemade facial recipes for different skin types.

Easy Homemade Facial Recipes

Homemade Facial Recipes for Acne and Oily Skin

Recipe #1
Ingredients

• Fresh strawberries - ¼ cup
• Sour cream or non-flavored yogurt - ¼ cup

Directions

This face mask works best for oily skin that is prone to acne. Strawberries contain salicylic acid, which is a major ingredient of acne products, while yogurt helps to soothe the skin. It is recommended that you should use fresh strawberries instead of frozen strawberries. First combine strawberries and sour cream (or yogurt) together in a bowl. Smash them together to form a paste. Then apply the paste on clean face and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash out the mask.

Recipe #2
Ingredients

• Basic fuller's earth clay
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Essential oil
• For oily skin - Water
• For normal skin - Half and half
• For oily skin - Jojoba oil

Directions

Clay masks work best for acne prone skin and give healing and soothing effects. To prepare this facial mask, add one part of clay powder to 2 parts of liquid recommended for your skin type. Then add one teaspoon of honey and some more liquid if the clay is dry. You can also add few drops of your favorite essential oil to the mask. Mix all the ingredients together and apply the mask on clean face. Then rinse off the mask with help of a washcloth dipped in warm water.

Homemade Facial Recipes for Dry Skin

Recipe #1
Ingredients

• Honey - 4 teaspoons
• Cottage cheese - 1 teaspoon
• Cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
• Oatmeal - 1 teaspoon
• Heavy cream - 1 tablespoon

Directions

To prepare this tempting facial mask for dry skin, combine all the above listed ingredients in a container or a blender. Then puree them thoroughly to prepare a smooth paste. Apply this paste to clean face and then leave the mask for about 10 minutes. Then wash the mask with warm water and pat dry it.

Recipe #2
Ingredients

• Rosewood essential oil
• Warm water - 3 tablespoons
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons

Directions

If you have an ex-foliating dry dead skin, this mask will work good for you. First add sugar to warm water and stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar granules. Then combine the rosewood essential oil to sugar mixture. Apply this mixture to clean face and massage with your fingertips for 5 minutes. Leave the mask for a while and rinse it off with warm water and then pat dry with a clean towel.

Homemade Facial Recipes for Blackheads

Recipe #1
Ingredients

• Cooked instant oatmeal - ½ cup
• Egg white - 1
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil - 1 teaspoon

Directions

This is one of the best homemade facial recipes for blackheads. Egg white is an excellent ingredient that helps to tighten the skin, while lemon juice reduces blackheads. To prepare this mask recipe, combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl and mix them to form a paste. Apply the paste to clean face and neck and leave the mask for about 15 to 30 minutes. Then rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Recipe #2
Ingredients

• Salt - 1 tablespoon
• Grated apple - 4 tablespoons
• Butter - 1 teaspoon
• Crushed oats - ½ cup
• Lavender oil - 4 drops
• Lemon juice - ½ cup

Directions

Simply add all the ingredients together in a bowl and mix them to attain a smooth paste like texture. Apply the paste to clean face and leave the mask to dry. Then wash it off with cold water.

So, preparing homemade facial recipes is quite simple with very few ingredients that are readily available. Use any of the above given homemade facial recipe that will suit your skin type and get effective results.