How to Make Natural Facial Masks

Facial masks can work wonders for your complexion and leave your skin feeling soft and subtle. Unfortunately, commercial masks are filled with chemical preservatives that may irritate sensitive skin and are often expensive to buy. Making your own facial masks with natural ingredients allows you to create just the right mask for your type skin and costs you a fraction of the cost of commercial products. These masks are easy to make from ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard.

Things You'll Need

• 1 avocado
• 1 banana
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon of chamomile tea
• 3 chamomile tea bags
• Hot water
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 1/2 tsp. honey
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp. almond extract

Instructions

1. Peel and remove the pit from a ripe avocado. Mash or blend in the blender until the avocado is smooth and free of lumps. Massage into the undereye area to reduce puffiness and dark circles. Relax and let the mask dry for 15 minutes. A cold cloth over the eyes while it sets will provide a comforting relief to tired eyes. Rinse with cool water.

2. Mash one ripe banana until smooth and add a well-beaten egg yolk. Mix thoroughly. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and stir to mix well. Massage the face gently and allow to dry for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cooled chamomile tea to moisturize and refresh your skin. Pat the skin dry with a soft towel.

3. Conceal wrinkles with egg whites. Separate the white and the yolk from one large egg. Pat the egg white onto the areas with wrinkles. Avoid talking or changing your facial expression while the egg white dries. Rinse with cool water and pat dry with a soft towel. The egg white will tighten and firm the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles creating a temporary face lift.

4. Let 1 cup of dried apricots soak in warm water until they are soft. Place the apricots in the blender with 2 teaspoons of powdered dry milk and blend until smooth and free of lumps. Apply to the face with your fingers and allow to dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water and pat dry.

5. Mix 1 cup of yogurt with the juice from half a lemon. Add one whipped egg white and 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey. Apply to the face and allow it to dry. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel to smooth and soften skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Always prepare fresh facial masks immediately prior to use for best results.

• Massage gently and always pat your skin dry. Rubbing can cause damage to delicate skin.