You want to make your own face mask? No problem. We have the 7 best recipes with instructions for your well-groomed skin.
Face masks are simply wonderful - you can easily get a handle on any skin problem. But I'm not a fan of masks from the drugstore.
There is far too much chemistry and too few effective ingredients here. This does not help your skin - much worse, it can even damage it. Therefore, there is only one option for me - make a face mask yourself!
It's not only better for your skin, it's better for your wallet.
Because most of the ingredients to make your own face mask, you certainly have at home! We show you here the best recipes that we have collected over the years and are thrilled with!
Table of contents
- Why you should make a Chia face mask yourself
- Chia face mask against wrinkles
- For whom a face mask with green tea is worthwhile
- Make face mask yourself with green tea
- How oatmeal mask helps against dry skin
- Make face mask yourself with oatmeal
- How to make your own face mask with healing clay
- Face mask with healing clay
- Why turmeric is a miracle weapon against pimples
- Turmeric mask against impure skin
- How to fight blackheads with this DIY mask
- Activated charcoal mask against pimples
- Why cinnamon in the face mask provides an even skin
- Face mask with cinnamon
Tip: For all masks, wash your face thoroughly beforehand with your usual facial cleansing products.
After the mask, be sure to apply a cream, otherwise your skin may be tight and dry. So that the ingredients can act unhindered, you use the masks best in the evening.
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- Chia seeds*
- Honey
- Matcha tea powder
- Healing earth*
- Tea tree oil*
- Turmeric
- Activated carbon*
Tip: In the book, The Glow - Naturkosmetik selber machen, you will find many great instructions for DIY cosmetic projects. From creams, shampoos, scrubs, oils, you will find many step by step instructions with photos.
When I started to deal with the topic, I stumbled across the book. It offers a lot of great instructions for beginners and also advanced. And for every skin and hair type. I can highly recommend it to you and regularly prepare natural cosmetics with the book.
Why you should make a Chia face mask yourself
A chia mask works against skin aging. You can also use it to fight dry skin and it is said to work against light wrinkles.
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So not only in yogurt or muesli the small seeds do well. They are also a real vitamin bomb with many Oxidants and nutrients.
In addition, the omega 3 fatty acids contained are important for a smooth and full skin. The ingredients of the Chia* Seed also contracts the pores and tighten your skin.
Chia face mask against wrinkles
Du benötigst
- 1 ½ EL Chia seeds
- 150 ml Water
- 1 EL Honey
Anleitung
- Very important: Crush the chia seeds with a mortar. Chia seeds have a thick cell wall, if you crush them, they release their healthy ingredients.
- Add the water and mix them well together. Heat the honey very briefly in the microwave. When it is liquid, it is easier to stir in.
- Set the mix aside for 10 minutes. The chia seeds now absorb the honey and water. The result is a gel-like face mask.
- After cleansing your face, massage the gel in circular motions. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. And wash off.
- The result: a beautiful toned and nourished skin!
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For whom a face mask with green tea is worthwhile
You have stressed, sun-damaged skin and want to make a face mask yourself?
Then try this mask with green tea! The antioxidants in the tea let your skin radiatewhile the caffeine red and irritated face areas calms.
The honey acts antibacterial and moisturizes your skin while Baking powder* Blackheads eliminated. This mask is therefore also suitable for blackheads!
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Make face mask yourself with green tea
Du benötigst
- 2 Tea bag green tea
- 1 TL Matcha
- ½ TL Baking powder
- 1 TL Honey
- 1 EL Water
Anleitung
- Crush the green tea with a mortar until you get a powder.
- Mix in matcha and baking soda.
- Now come honey and water.
- Mix a mixture that is nice and spreadable. You may need to use a little more water.
- Apply the mask with circular movements on your cleansed face and leave it on for 10 minutes.
- The exfoliating effect of the tea frees your face from old skin flakes and makes the skin shine.
How oatmeal mask helps against dry skin
All those who have dry skin will love this mask. Here we have again our all-rounder, honey.
It moisturizes the skin and acts antibacterial. Milk helps against tension and light redness.
Do you already know these DIY masks with cucumber?
And the dry skin flakes are dissolved with oatmeal.
They contain a lot of zinc and are also exfoliating, which makes your dry skin smooth will. This recipe for making face mask yourself is very simple.
Make face mask yourself with oatmeal
Du benötigst
- 3 EL Oatmeal
- 3 EL Milk
- 1 TL Honey
- 1 EL Water
Anleitung
- Chop the rolled oats with a sharp mortar or food processor.
- Now mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Set the mix aside for 10 minutes until the oatmeal has absorbed the honey and milk.
- Apply the mask to your cleansed face. 20 minutes is just right for oatmeal masks.
Tip: You can also make a little more of it and eat the face mask. Tastes really delicious! :)
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How to make your own face mask with healing clay
Everyone knows it or has probably heard of it - the good old Healing earth*. This fine, brown powder is an absolute hit for blemished skin! I swear by it too.
In the Healing earth* contains many minerals and trace elements. It promotes blood circulation and draws the oil out of your skin without irritating it.
As it dries, it absorbs impurities and cleans clogged pores. This happens through a fine suction effect. But how can you make this face mask yourself? Quite simply!
Face mask with healing clay
Du benötigst
- 3 EL Healing earth
- 3 EL Water
- 4 Drop Tea tree oil
Anleitung
- Mix healing clay and water in a bowl until a creamy mixture is formed.
- Depending on the brand, the amount of water you need may vary.
- Finally, stir in the tea tree oil.
- Apply this paste to your skin. This works best with a brush or with your fingers.
- Very important - wait until the mask is dry! You can see that it has become evenly lighter. This can take half an hour, but is extremely important. This is the only way for the suction effect to take effect.
- During the exposure time, it's best to move as little as possible - otherwise it crumbles :)
- Then it's time to wash it off - for this you first crumble off as much of the mask as possible. Then wash your face with water until it is clean.
- It is best to use this mask 1-2 times a week and you will soon notice that your pimples disappear!
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This mask is best applied 1-2 times a week and you will soon notice that your pimples disappear!
Why turmeric is a miracle weapon against pimples
Turmeric is said to work wonders - extremely healthy, it is even said to be able to fight cancer cells.
But it is also simply wonderful for your skin. Indian women swear by this recipe for decades and apply it especially before their wedding.
But why is this recipe to make your own face mask so effective? Turmeric is antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.
It also has an anti-oxidant effect and reduces redness. Together with the other ingredients this mask is perfect against impure skin!
Turmeric mask against impure skin
Du benötigst
- 2 TL Honey
- 2 TL Turmeric
- 1 TL Milk
Anleitung
- Heat the honey in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it more liquid.
- Mix all three ingredients in a bowl until they form a nice paste.
- Add a little powder or milk if necessary. The mask should be firm and not dripping!
- Apply the mask with your fingers. Leave it on for 10 minutes and wash it off.
- Do not be alarmed, your face may be slightly yellowish from turmeric! So it is better to apply this mask in the evening. In the morning, after washing your face as usual, the color should be gone.
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How to fight blackheads with this DIY mask
You've probably heard of these weird-looking black masks, right? They complete the trio against impure skin - healing clay, turmeric and black activated charcoal.
Activated charcoal acts like a sponge and soaks up blackheads, oil and other stuff that shouldn't be in your skin. It cleans your pores and also looks insanely great!
Activated carbon is known for its pollutant-filtering properties, not for nothing it is also prescribed for radiation and stomach problems. And now this miracle product comes to your skin!
Activated charcoal mask against pimples
Du benötigst
- 1 Protein
- 4 Capsules Activated carbon about 1 tsp powder
- ½ TL Lemon juice
- 1 TL Water optional
Anleitung
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks and mix them with the mixer until beaten egg whites.
- Open the activated charcoal capsules and empty the contents to the protein.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Mix everything - if the paste is too hard, you can add some water.
- Then apply the mask to your face and wait 10-15 minutes. Now you can carefully crumble off the hardened mask and wash it off - your skin should now be radiantly clean and soft!
Why cinnamon in the face mask provides an even skin
Last but not least comes a delicious Christmas recipe. This mask may seem a little unusual, but Cinnamon* is a true miracle cure when it comes to your skin.
It acts antibacterial and paves your skin texture. It also lightens light acne scars and blemishes - a natural way to beautify uneven skin.
Honey and baking soda we know now - they also have a cleansing and moisturizing effect.
Face mask with cinnamon
Du benötigst
- 1 TL Baking powder
- ½ TL Cinnamon
- 1 TL Honey
- 2 EL Yogurt
Anleitung
- Mix all the ingredients until you get a creamy paste. Then test this mask on your wrist before applying it to your face. Some people can be sensitive to cinnamon!
- If everything fits and you don't notice any redness, apply it to your face.
- After 5-10 minutes you can wash it off. Used regularly, it lightens unsightly spots and scars and helps prevent pimples and blackheads.
Our conclusion
To make your own face masks, you don't need much. You probably already have most of the ingredients at home.
The masks work wonders and do your skin a lot of good - much more than those chemical bumps you get at the drugstore. Try them out and tell us about your favorite mask!
Good luck! :)
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