{"id":3126,"date":"2019-03-24T14:20:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T14:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/?p=3126"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:34","slug":"20-cheap-and-natural-face-masks-you-can-blend-yourself-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/20-cheap-and-natural-face-masks-you-can-blend-yourself-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Cheap and Natural Face Masks You Can Blend Yourself at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is more relaxing than putting on a homamade facemask, taking a bath and chilling at home on a Sunday night? Maybe we would add a glass of fine red wine, but that\u2019s just us. Facemask don\u2019t have to be expensive and branded, you can also make them yourself at home with basic ingredients that usually every household has. We gathered 20 cheap and natural facemasks you can blend yourself at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#20 Cucumber Mask for Nourishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We have all seen someone with a slice of cucumber on their eyes, but that\u2019s actually not a silly idea. Cucumbers make a great facemask, since they hydrate and nourish the skin. If you have dry skin, this one is for you. Mix it with one of your face cream and apply it avoiding the eyes and mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#19 Tomato Based Face Mask for Greasy Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you have greasy skin, try a tomatoe based facemask. You can mix the tomatoes with flour to get the desired texture, so you can apply it more easily. This mask also makes your skin matte and smooth. Leave it on for 20 minutes then wash with warm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#18 Chocolate Mask for Hydrating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chocolate is\nnot just tasty, but quite useful too. Actually not chocolate itself is useful,\nbut the cocoa butter that it contains. It hydrates the skin and makes it softer\nand well-nourished. Use at least 70% chocolate and melt it to make it easier to\nspread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#17 Curcuma against Scars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In India, women are using this spice for ages now, not just for their foods, but as face painting for carnevals and for facemasks also. You can buy it in drugstores as beauty-vitamins but in grocery shops too. Curcuma is known for its healing effect, so it’s good if you’ve scratched a pimple or you have any scars on your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#16 Cottage Cheese with Parsley for Normal Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cottage\ncheese? Yes, please. Mixed with parsley, it makes a great facemask you can\neasily blend at home too. It is perfect for normal and mixed type skin. You can\nalso add a little honey, then wait 20 minutes after application and wash it\nwith warm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#15 Eggs for Dry Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eggs may sound strange, but they are very nutritious for our skin too. If you have dry skin, use the egg yolk, mix it with honey and a spoon of milk, or if you have greasy skin, use the egg white and mix it with a little water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#14 Yoghurt for Purifying<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yoghurt and\nkefir are perfect for a purifier facemask, you don\u2019t even have to mix it with\nanything else. If you want to make a revitalizing facemask, you can add some\norange juice and leave it on for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#13 Apples for Greasy Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For greasy skin, apples are also great. If you grate half an apple and mix it with a spoon of yoghurt, the results will be amazing. They are full of vitamins and they also hydrate without making your face look oily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#12 Vinegar for Firming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I know that\nvinegar may sound extraordinary for a facemask, but its firming effect is\nwell-known. You don\u2019t have to leave it on your skin, since it\u2019s acidic, but after\ncleaning your face carefully, wash it with a mix of water and vinegar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#11 Bananas for Smoothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bananas\nnaturally have an easily usable texture, but you can add honey to make it more\nsticky, so it will stay on your skin for the required time. It not just\nhydrates your skin but makes it more smooth too.
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#10 Honey for Cleansing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We have\nmentioned honey as a very common ingredient in facemasks in the previous\nrecipes, but it works as well on its own too. But here comes the twist: add a\nlittle cinnamon. Why? Because these two has a strong antibacterial and\ncleansing effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#9 Lemons for Exfoliating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lemon has hydrating and exfoliating effect, so if you mix it with olive oil, you will get an awesome homemade facemask. You can also add almond oil to increase the hydrating effect, but it works without that also.
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#8 Mud Against Blackheads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ve  probably heard about mud facemasks. It\u2019s very\nuseful against acne and blackheads, but it will also make your skin look more\nsmoother and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#7 Herbs for Hydrating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Herbs like mint and chamomille are also great base ingredients for homemade facemasks. Soak them in warm water and wash your face with that, after you can use some chamomille or grape seed cream for hydration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#6 Mint for Freshening Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mint also\nworks on its own, you just need some lemon and then muddle them until its\ntexture becomes usable. You can also wash your skin with it, or leave the\nmixture on for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#5 Coconut for Dry Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Coconut milk is known for its hydrating effects. If you have dry skin, try to use coconut milk or coconut oil and mix them with oat or something solid and then you are ready to apply this amazing facemask. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#4 Oat for Cleansing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Oat is not only for breakfast, you can use it to make a natural face mask at home. Blend it and mix it with honey to make it more sticky. Oat has a special cleansing effect on your skin and honey is full of important nutrients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#3 Milk for Rejuvenating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You probably\nheard the stories about Cleopatra bathing in milk and honey to make her look\nmore younger and beautiful. Well, it\u2019s technically not wrong, milk is very good\nfor your skin. You can also add yoghurt or something more solid to make it more\neasy to spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#2 Avocado for Sensitive Skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you have dry or sensitive skin, avocado is your perfect choice. It\u2019s full of vitamins, minerals and its oil is also very hydrating. Muddle it and you can use it only, or mix it with yoghurt or mint to have a refreshing effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 The Miracle Cure: Olive Oil <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Olive oil is full of E-, K- and A-vitamins, iron, calcium and\nproteins, so it also strengthens your hair and nails, not just your skin. It\u2019s\nstructure is really close to the tallow that our skin produces so it won\u2019t make\nyour skin more oily than it naturally should be. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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