If you’re going organic, a good question to ask yourself is: would you eat it?
Most likely, your current mask contains lots of harsh chemicals and hard-to-pronounce ingredients. Why put something toxic that you wouldn’t ingest onto your face? Opt for one of these organic, easy to DIY masks instead and get your skin to shine like diamonds.
Here are the Ingredients you’ll need to make this calming mask:
• 1 tablespoon of raw honey
• ¼ – ½ cup of warm rooibos tea (if you don’t have rooibos, you can use camomile or another
• 4-6 drops of essential oils (rose and lavender are my favorites)
In order for this mask to be effective, you first need to grind the oatmeal in either a coffee or a spice grinder. Grind until you get a course, flour consistency. Next, stir in the honey slowly, adding the tea slowly to get a thick paste. After that, you want to add the essential oils and mix the whole concoction thoroughly. Apply with clean fingers, a washcloth, or cotton balls. Leave the mixture on for about a half hour. (The mask should be dry.) Rinse with warm water to remove, revealing hydrated, happy skin.
You may look ghoulish while wearing this mask, but the results leave you looking like a fairy godmother or ethereal goddess.
It may seem strange, but algae actually contains amazing skin benefits. Spirulina, a blue-green algae, is a superfood that helps to repair damage and hydrate dry skin. It’s also an incredible source of powerful antioxidants, contains tissue-strengthening chlorophyll, and calms red and irritated skin, making it the perfect choice for those suffering from redness, pigmentation issues, or rosacea.
Spirulina, which is a blue green algae is a skin (and body) superfood that can help rejuvenate and repair damaged skin and give you back that healthy glow that you might be currently lacking.
To make this mask, you’ll need:
* ¼ tsp of spirulina powder (easily found at most health-food/grocery stores)
* a few drops of filtered water
Mix a few drops of filtered water with about ¼ tsp of spirulina. This should make a paste.
Apply the mixture to clean skin. (Make sure you use a cleanser before this step for maximum mask penetration.) Hang out for 20-30 minutes while it dries. Remove with a warm washcloth by splashing warm water on your face. Finish with your favorite organic toner (mine is rosewater) and a light moisturiser.
Egg White Acne-Fighting Mask
Egg whites are a wonderful, inexpensive way to fight acne. The protein, potassium, and riboflavin are all great for getting clear, glowing skin, repairing tissue, and retaining moisture.
In order to make this mask, grab:
* ½ teaspoon organic honey
* (Note: the original recipe calls for lemon juice, but since the acidity can be irritating, we skipped that step in our version.)
Blueberry and Yogurt Mask
This mask is pretty self-explanatory (and might make you pretty hungry).
* a handful of fresh blueberries
Mash your blueberries in a small bowl. Next, mix together your yogurt and the blueberries. Apply directly to your face and wait for 20 minutes. This mask is very hydrating and can help fight unwanted bacteria. (Blueberries are renowned for their ability to fight free radicals.) Just be sure to do avoid staining your clothes in the process!
This awesome, cheap mask from a blogger over at xoVain will help you maintain clear skin on a budget.
Mix one and a half tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water. Cleanse with warm water and apply your baking soda mixture. Leave on for no more than five minutes (less if you have sensitive skin). The baking soda will lift off impurities, leaving you looking fabulous.
Optimize Your Skincare Routine
For maximum results, it’s best to do these masks once or twice a week. And it’s a good idea to do these after you’ve had a steamy shower. That’s because the steam opens pores, allowing the organic mask to penetrate deeper into the skin. Because the ingredients are fresh and spoil easily, keep them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container and pitch after about a week. (You don’t want to put decomposing produce on your skin. Freshness is key.)
Don’t have time to make the above masks? Then why don’t you give Nugg Face Masks a try? I love these handy small pod face masks to take travelling with me! Nügg uses “Natural Oil Dispersion’ technology mixing oil and water together at a rapid speed, resulting in tiny particles that can easily penetrate the skin. These all-natural pods also use nutritious ingredients like aloe juice and olive, cranberry, grape, and linseed oils. All of these masks are also free from parabens, petrochemicals, sulphates, synthetic dyes and synthetic fragrances. There are seven different options available in the range.
Do You Have Any Mask Tips?
*Thanks to Gwen Lewis for contributing towards this article.
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