How to Make a Face Mask

Create your own mini-spa experience by making a homemade face mask. Donate one hour to relax and improve your skin's complexion. Whether you have oily or dry skin, the ingredients below will help you cleanse, exfoliate, firm or moisturize your skin. Follow the steps below to reduce eye puffiness and the appearance of your pores for a more even skin tone.

Things You'll Need

• Small bowl
• Spoon
• Yogurt
• Honey
• Canned pumpkin
• Lime juice

Instructions

1. Place a tablespoon of yogurt into a small bowl. Yogurt contains good bacteria to combat acne and also moisturizes and lightly exfoliates. It provides a base for this mask recipe.

2. Choose one of the following, depending upon your skin type, and add:

   -A few drops of lime juice (for oily/acne-prone skin). Lime de-greases the face and helps turn over new skin cells.

   -One tablespoon of honey (for dry skin). Honey is moisturizing.

   -One tablespoon canned pumpkin (for wrinkles/older skin). Pumpkin contains tons of vitamin A for exfoliation and wrinkle-reduction.

   -If you have normal skin, choose any one of the above.

3. Mix the ingredients together in the bowl with a spoon.

4. Apply to face and let dry 15 minutes. Sit back, relax and just rest or read a magazine while you wait. This is your "me" time!

5. Rinse well with warm and then cool water. Follow with a light, non-irritating moisturizer.

Tips & Warnings

• If any irritation develops, immediately rinse off mask with cool water.

Resources

• How to Make a Face Mask at Home