Having skin troubles? - 6 DIY face masks you can make from foods

Having skin troubles? - 6 DIY face masks you can make from foods

May 25, 2018 Tags 

If you are having skin troubles and getting lost in what to do, “food” can help you solve your trouble. Dryness. Greasiness. Acne. Based on what trouble you have, you can choose the ingredients and cook a meal for your skin. It’s economical, eco-friendly, and, of course, good for your skin because it doesn’t contain any toxic chemicals.

Now go and open the fridge! And make your kitchen a private beauty salon just for you.

*If you are allergic to the foods, we advise you not to use them.

1. Honey + Oats

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oats

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon water

Directions

  1. Combine the oats and the water and grind the oats until powdered.
  2. Add the honey.
  3. Gently apply it to your face. Leave it for 10 minutes.
  4. Splash cold water on your face.

Benefits

Reduces and prevents acne. Removes dirt within skin pores. Both honey and oats work as moisturizers.

 

2. Banana

Ingredients

1/2 banana

2 teaspoon wheat flour

Directions

  1. Mash the banana until smooth.
  2. Add the wheat flour to the mashed banana.
  3. Gently apply to your face. Leave it for 10 minutes.
  4. Splash cold water on your face.

Benefits

Vitamin B and C promote turnover of skin and help pores stay clean. Banana’s creamy texture replenishes your skin’s moisture and glow.

 

3. Honey + Cocoa

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1 teaspoon honey

hot water

Directions

  1. Mix all the ingredients. If the paste is too thick, add hot water.
  2. Gently apply to your face. Leave it for 10 minutes.
  3. Splash cold water on your face.

Benefits

Cocoa and honey work to kill the acne-causing bacteria. Honey works as a moisturizer and keeps your skin soft. The sweet flavor makes you relaxed.

 

4. Cucumber

Ingredients

1/2 cucumber

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

  1. Puree the cucumber in a food processor.
  2. Combine all the ingredients.
  3. Gently apply to your face. Leave it for 10 minutes.
  4. Splash cold water on your face.

Benefits

The cooling effect of cucumber helps reduce redness. Exfoliates your skin and makes it noticeably softer.

 

5. Tomato + Lemon

Ingredients

1/2 ripe tomato

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Puree the tomato in a food processor.
  2. Combine the tomato puree and lemon juice.
  3. Gently apply to your face. Leave it for 10 minutes.
  4. Splash cold water on your face.

Benefits

Fades blemishes and lighten your skin tone. Lightens acne scars too. Lemon juice tightens and shrinks large pores.

 

6. Soy Milk + Yogurt

Ingredients

1 teaspoon soy milk

1 teaspoon yogurt

1 teaspoon wheat flour

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients. If the past is too tight, add more soy milk.
  2. Gently apply to your face. Leave it for 10 minutes.
  3. Splash cold water on your face.

Benefits

Yogurt greatly exfoliates your skin and brings glow back. Promotes turnover and keep your skin clean. Has a hydrating effect too.