8 Homemade Exfoliating Face Masks
Peeling is a beauty treatment that should always be a part of the regular skin care routine. Although peeling should only be done occasionally, it is very important to remember that peeling more easily removes dead skin cells and other impurities that can affect the beauty of your skin. Today we are going to give you 8 homemade exfoliating face masks that you can make at home!
There are many types of exfoliating face masks and other products available in stores that provide good care for your skin and provide a deep cleansing to keep the skin healthy and fresh. However, nature also offers some ingredients that are very beneficial for the skin. With them we can make exfoliating face masks that cleanse the skin in a natural way and leave it smooth and without excess oil and other types of impurities that can lead to skin problems such as acne.
If you want to use natural products in your skin care, you can use the following exfoliating face masks made with natural ingredients that you probably have at home.
Homemade exfoliating face masks
Yogurt and avocado mask
Avocado is great for the skin thanks to its content of healthy oils and vitamin E. Combined with yogurt, it becomes a natural peel that removes impurities from the skin and leaves it smooth and moist.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 tablespoons natural yogurt
Approach
Mash the avocado flesh together with the yoghurt and mix this well to a thick mass. Use mass as a face mask for about 15 minutes, then remove it with a wet cloth. Repeat this treatment once a week.
Oatmeal and almond mask
Oats and almonds are two of the best ingredients to exfoliate the skin in a natural way and facilitate the elimination of dead skin cells. This exfoliating face mask is really special since in addition to peeling it also has moisturizing properties and acts as a toner.
Ingredients
- 50 grams of oats
- 2 teaspoons almonds (12 grams)
- 2 drops of essential rose oil
- 1 tablespoon moisturizer
Approach
Mix all the ingredients in a blender and then apply the cream all over your face for peeling. Let it work for 15 minutes and then remove it with a soft cloth.
Papaya mask
A moisturizing fruit like papaya is great to use to make an exfoliating mask.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons papaya meat
- 1 teaspoon honey (7.5 grams)
- 2 drops of lavender oil
- 1 tablespoon powdered wormwood
Approach
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until it becomes a firm mass, then apply it all over your face. Let it work for 10-15 minutes.
Coffee mask
Coffee is one of the best peeling ingredients you can use. Coffee is good for the skin and facilitates the removal of impurities. The face will afterwards feel clean and fresh.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- 3 tablespoons moisturizer
Approach
Mix both ingredients in a bowl, then apply the mass on the face with gentle circular motions. Let it work for 10 minutes and then wash off.
Flaxseed and honey mask
This homemade exfoliating mask is ideal for removing dead skin cells and impurities on areas such as elbows and knees.
Ingredients
- 25 grams of flaxseed
- 335 grams of honey
- 125 ml hot water (125 ml)
Approach
Mix all the ingredients and store in the refrigerator for three hours. After this recommended time, you can use mass to clean your elbows and knees with a light massage.
Sugar and lemon mask
This mask is great for both exfoliation and bleaching of the skin. It is very important to use this mask only in the evening / night as it may cause skin marks if this mask is exposed to sunlight.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar (30 grams)
- The juice of ½ lemon
Approach
Mix the two ingredients and apply the mask with even circular motions. Let it work for 15 minutes and then wash off with warm water.
Culture milk and salt mask
This natural exfoliating mask makes it easy to close open pores, remove excess oil from the skin and get a smoother and softer texture.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cultured milk (45 ml)
- 1 tbsp salt
Approach
Mix both ingredients to a firm mass, then apply it on the face with even circular motions.
Honey and oatmeal mask
This exfoliating mask made from honey and oats makes it easy to remove dead skin cells and give the skin a renewed look.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oats (20 g)
- 1 teaspoon honey (7.5 g)
Approach
Mix both ingredients well, then apply the mass on a damp face. Be sure to cover completely. Let it work for 20 minutes, then remove with warm water while massaging with even circular motions.
