How to Make a Natural Face Mask with Rose Water

Capture the essence of roses for a natural face mask.

You can achieve a glowing and even skin tone with a simple face mask. The honey and banana soothe sensitive skin and rose water acts as a gentle astringent that's great for oily skin. Rose water can often be found at health food stores, or you can make your own using pesticide-free rose petals from your garden.

Things You'll Need

• Honey
• Whole milk
• Gram flour (besan)
• Banana
• Rose water
• Cotton balls

Instructions

1. Mix 10 heaping spoonfuls of gram flour with 4 teaspoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of rose water and 1 tablespoon of honey.

2. Mash half a banana with a fork and then use a fork to incorporate it into the honey mixture. The mask will be slightly lumpy.

3. Wash your face before applying the face mask and then pat your face dry.

4. Apply the mask in a circular motion to your entire face and neck. Leave the mixture on for 15 to 30 minutes.

5. Rinse off the mask with warm water. If you like, moisten a cotton ball with rose water and stroke onto your face.

Tips & Warnings

• Use any left over mixture for your elbows, legs or knees.

• Avoid getting the mixture or rose water in your eyes

References

• Vegetarian Times: Summer Skin and Hair Care