What better way to brighten up your skin than the natural DIY way where you know what ingredients are going on your face? Making your own mask at home can be a little therapeutic too since you’re taking that time off to pamper yourself. We found five easy DIY face masks recipes using ingredients that you might already have lying around your kitchen so it’s budget-friendly and you’ll have brighter skin too! Do these mask for once or twice a week and watch your complexion glow.
If you have very sensitive skin, it’s best to do a patch test on your arm first before applying it on your face or consult your doctor to see if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients.
1.Brightening & Tightening Mask from The Kitchen McCabe
Lemon juice aids in removing dead skin cells while lightening dark spots while egg white helps to tighten your skin and those pesky open pores.
Ingredients
1 Egg White
½ Tablespoon Raw Honey
½ Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Steps
1. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl until it’s foamy and apply a generous amount after cleansing your face. Avoid the eye area.
2. Leave the mask on for 30 minutes or until it feels completely dry and tight on your skin.
3. Rinse the mask off with warm water or wipe with a damp gentle washcloth then splash your face with some cold water before patting it dry and continue with your next skincare step.
2. Papaya Brightening Face Mask from The Indian Spot
Papaya is rich in antioxidants and vitamins which help to moisturize, brighten and protect your skin.
Ingredients
Half cup ripe Papaya (mashed)
1 teaspoon Honey
1 teaspoon plain yoghurt
Steps
1. Mix the ingredients together and apply it on cleansed skin.
2. Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
3. Milk, Lemon Juice, And Honey Mask from Stylecraze
Milk is also Cleopatra’s favourite ingredient as a bath soak to maintain her beautiful skin.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Steps
1. Mix it all together in a bowl and apply it on your cleansed face for about 20 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water.
4. Tomato and Milk Overnight Face Mask from The Indian Spot
Tomatoes are known to brighten up your skin and a great astringent to remove acne and blackheads too.
Ingredients
Half of a ripe tomato (sectioned into 2 halves)
2 tablespoons fresh milk / coconut milk
Steps
1. Dip the tomato halves into the bowl of milk and then apply it all over your face.
2. Once the layer is dried up, repeat it again and apply the second layer. Let it dry and if you want, apply a third layer or just blend the tomato along with the milk to make a thick paste and apply it using a cotton ball.
3.Leave it on overnight and rinse off with cold water in the morning.
5. Banana Face Mask from Sheknows
Bananas have beneficial vitamins such as manganese, vitamin C, potassium, biotin and copper and anti-inflammatory properties which is awesome to nourish your skin and calm down acne.
Ingredients
1 Ripe Banana (mashed)
1 tablespoon Honey
10 drops Lemon juice
Steps
1.Mix the ingredients together and apply in onto cleansed skin, leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
Did these natural DIY masks help you get brighter skin?
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