Looking for the best DIY face mask ingredients to make your skin glow?
Creating your own face masks can be a fun and budget-friendly way to boost your skin’s glow. These five quick and easy DIY face mask ingredients can easily be found in your kitchen.
Whether you’re looking to exfoliate, brighten or moisturise here are some top 5 DIY face masks that can help you achieve a glowing skin.
1. Ubtan face mask (Best for exfoliating and brightening)
The word Ubtan means to beautify and cleanse your body. It has been used for centuries in India as a pre-wedding treatment to give brides glowing skin as it effectively unclogs pores, removes dead skin cells, removes impurities and promotes blood circulation.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of gram flour (besan)
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon of milk or yogurt (plain)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Rosewater (optional)
Method:
- In a bowl, combine the gram flour, turmeric powder and milk or yogurt to form a smooth paste
- Add honey to the mixture for hydration and mix well
- Optional: add a few drops of rose water for a soothing effect
- Apply the mask evenly to the face and neck, avoiding the eye area
- Allow the mask to dry for about 15-20 minutes
- Rinse off with lukewarm water, gently massaging in circular motions to exfoliate the skin
For more on beginner’s face masks, click here A Beginners Guide To Face Masks
2. Rice face mask (Best for oily skin and tightening)
Rice face masks have been used in Japan and Korea for centuries to help soften skin and strengthen hair. Rice water is rich in vitamins B1 and B2 and is now a popular skincare ingredient worldwide.
This mask removes dead skin cells, tightens loose skin, shrinks pores and eliminates excess oils. Ultimately restoring the skin’s natural glow
Ingredients:
. Rice
Steps:
1. Add some uncooked rice to a bowl
2. Stir and rinse the rice a few times
3. Boil the rice in water until it becomes fluffy and soft
4. Once cooked, add rice to a blender with some water so its not too thick
5. Pur the blended rice into a bowl and add some honey for additional hydration
6. Apply the mixture to the skin for a glow and hydration
3. Bentonite Clay face mask (Best for acne-prone skin)
The Bentonite clay face mask often recognised as ‘Aztec Secret Natural Indian Healing Clay’ is highly effective at absorbing dirt and oil, making it ideal for treating acne breakouts and oily skin. It calms down inflamed breakouts and helps lighten the skin giving its glowing appearance
Ingredients:
. 1 tablespoon of Aztec Secret Natural Indian Healing Clay (available on amazon)
. 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (or water for sensitive skin)
. (optional) add few drops of tea tree oil
Steps:
1. In a bowl, combine bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar (or water) to form a smooth paste
2. (optional) add a few drops of tea tree oil and mix well
3. Apply the mask evenly to the face, avoiding the eye area
4. Allow the mask to dry for about 10-15 minutes
5. Rinse off with lukewarm water, gently massaging in circular motions to exfoliate the skin
6. Follow up with a moisturiser to hydrate the skin
4. Aloe Vera Face Mask (Best for sensitive skin)
Aloe vera has been used for centuries across ancient Egypt and India for its healing and soothing properties, it’s known to calm irritated skin and reduce redness. Its rich nutrients helps promote a healthy glow, leaving the skin looking refreshed
Ingredients:
. 2 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel (scooped from the leaf)
. 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
Steps:
1. Scoop the fresh gel from an aloe vera leaf and place it in a bowl
2. (optional) mix in the honey until well combined
3. Apply the Aloe vera gel mixture evenly to the face and neck
4. Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes
5. Rinse off with cool water and pat dry
Discover more ingredients to mix with aloe vera for glowing skin:
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5. Banana and Oatmeal Mask (Best for dry skin and hydration)
Bananas have been used in tropical regions, they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that hydrate and brighten the skin, making the skin glow. Meanwhile oatmeal provides soothing properties and acts as a gentle exfoliants, effectively removing dead skin cells
Ingredients:
. 1 ripe banana
. 2 tablespoon of oatmeal
. 1 tablespoon of milk or yogurt
Steps:
1. Peel off the skin of the banana and mash the banana in a bowl
2. Mix in the oatmeal and milk or yogurt to form a paste
3. Apply the mask evenly to the face and neck
4. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes
5. Rinse off with lukewarm water, gently massaging in circular motions to exfoliate the skin
The final takeaway: These top 5 DIY face masks not only use natural ingredients but also offer a simple way to achieve a glowing skin. By using these masks into a skincare routine once a week, this helps nourish the skin providing essential nutrients, making the skin look youthful and vibrant
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