Does anyone have a good recipe for a home-made facial mask ?

Question

I have one already, but I would like some new ideas.

Answer 1

My fave for oily skin, prone to break outs. Plain Milk of Magnesia, (available at Dollar Store). Shake well, pat on face with cotton round or cotton ball, avoid lips and eyes, altho it's non-toxic. It will be runny, so do this over a sink. Let dry. After it's dry, let it sit on your face for about 10 mins. Rinse off with warm water and a washcloth.

Answer 2

I have 3 really really good ones


this ones for oily skin

WHAT YOU NEED !!!!!!!!!!
1 egg white, 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt, 6 large strawberries

DIRECTIONS
1) Whip up the egg white until frothy then add the natural yogurt

2) In a separate bowl mash up the strawberries with a fork, add the mixtures together and blend well

3) Apply to face and relax for 10 minutes

4) wash off with warm water






this ones for Dry/Sensitive skin

WHAT YOU NEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 egg yolk, 1 heaped tea spoon of runny honey, 2 avocados (mashed banana is a good alternative)

DIRECTIONS
1) Mix all the ingredients together and apply to your face

2) Apply to your face and leave for 10 minutes

3) Wash off with warm water






this ones for Spotty Skin

WHAT YOU NEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6-8 plums, 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil

DIRECTIONS
1) De-stone plums and simmer in a pan until soft

2) Strain and leave to cool

3) Mash with a teaspoon of almond oil

4) Spread on your face and leave for 10 minutes

5) Wash off with warm water

I hope these help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Normal, combination skin, oily and blemished skin

Mix one egg white, 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal, a teaspoon olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice until smooth. Spread on your face and neck, leave on for 15 – 30 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.

Dry skin

Mix one egg yolk, one teaspoon honey and a teaspoon olive oil and some vitamin E oil. Spread over your face and neck, leave on for 15 – 30 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.

Dry and spotted skin

Mix dry oatmeal (you may grind it in a blender), honey and plain yogurt to make a paste. Spread it over your face and neck, leave on 15 – 30 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water.

Answer 4

For Glowing Skin

What do you need: A ripped banana, sandalwood powder and honey

Method: Mix sandalwood powder with mashed banana and honey into a thick paste.

What does it do: It works as a deep cleanser and gives natural glow to dull dry skin

Answer 5

Mash up cucumbers and add just a touch of sugar. This isn't actually a mask but is a wonderful, refreshing exfoliant.

Answer 6

plain yogurt with plain oatmeal, mix then put on face for 10 min. Make sure it doesn't go on dry, you could scrub your face and then let it stay for 10 min.

Answer 7

oh it's messy but good...cooked oatmeal with some honey, just a touch..., let it cool to warmish temp then slather it on your face, let it dry, rise, and your skin feels awesome..it's good for dry and oily as well I believe...there's many others for different skins needs...avocado, yogourt, whipped egg white....

Answer 8

there's a whole slew of good ones on this page

http://www.makeyourcosmetics.com/recipes/index.asp?cat=facial

Answer 9

Two parts top soil, one part water. Mix well and hope it wont give you zits.

Answer 10

Homemade Facials


Following are a few homemade facials that will help make your skin beautiful and vibrant.

Citrus and grapefruit mask for oily skin type:

Ingredients:
½ grapefruit
½ lemon's juice
½ cored apple
1-2 egg whites
30-40 seedless grapes

Mix ingredients together in a blender. Apply on your face and leave for fifteen minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

Grapefruit unclogs pores and lemon is an excellent astringent and clarifier, while egg whites tighten the skin. Expect a tingle with this mask-that means its working but if your skin is dry it could start to burn. If this occurs, wash it off immediately.

Fruit Masque for dehydrated skin:

Ingredients:
1 cup of mixed mashed fruit (try melon, peaches, strawberries, and bananas)
2-3 Tbsp. Double cream
3 tsp. cottage cheese
1 tsp. brown sugar
4 tsp. oatmeal powder

Blend all the ingredients together and apply on your face. Relax for ten minutes, and rinse off with warm water.

The luscious combination of cream and juicy fruits works wonders after a hot day in the sun and helps refresh the skin.

Honey Mask

Ingredients:
1½ tbsp. honey
1 egg white
2 tsp. glycerin
1/3 cup flour

Whisk the honey, egg white and glycerin, and then add the flour. The result should be a thick paste. Apply to face and rinse after 15 minutes This mask effectively moisturizes and tightens the skin, making it smooth and soft.

Egg Mask

Ingredients:
1 egg white

Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

This mask leaves your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.

Ingredients:
Egg yolk

Separate the yolk from the egg white. Mix the yolk and apply over clean skin. Let it set for about 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

The egg yolk acts as an ant-oxidant and does wonders for your complexion as it pulls impurities out of your skin, leaving it soft and healthy.

Yoghurt Moisturizing Mask

Ingredients:
Plain yoghurt

Smooth yoghurt over your face and let it set for about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

This mask is super-simple and will add lots of moisture to your skin. Especially a treat to people having dry skin. Plus, it's great for those of us who hate spending time in the kitchen and want something that's quick to prepare and easy to make.

Egg and Honey Facial

Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
1 tsp. almond oil

Mix all ingredients together, stirring until smooth. To use, apply to face and rinse with warm water after 15 minutes.

This easy mask is suitable for all skin types. It clarifies and moisturizes the skin, leaving it cleansed and silken. Egg yolks contain anti-oxidants, which are very beneficial to our skin.

Vegetable Mask

Ingredients:
1/2 tomato, mashed (remove seeds and skin)
2 tsp. curd
1 tsp. mashed cucumber
3-4 tsp. oatmeal powder
3 crushed mint leaves.

Mix ingredients together and apply on your face. Wait for ten minutes, and then wash off with warm water.

This mask works well for oily skin, since it absorbs the surplus oils. Tomatoes are excellent anti-oxidants, and the curd prevents excessive drying.

Fruity Facials

Ingredients:
Strawberry

Crush strawberry and apply on face and leave it on for 2/3 minutes and then rinse with plenty of water.

Strawberry is rich in vitamin c and is very refreshing for your skin. However some people are allergic to strawberry so before applyinh test it on your skin and if there is any irritation then do not apply.

Ingredients:
Papaya



Crush papaya and apply on face and leave it on for 5 minutes. Rinse off with plenty of water.

Papayas contain an enzyme 'papain', which is useful in exfoliating the skin.

Ingredients:
Watermelon

Crush watermelon and apply on the face for 5 minutes and then rinse. Watermelon cleanses the skin.