Homemade Masks for Every Skin Type

I was on twitter the other day and saw someone tweet about a mask they made at home. I wish I could remember who it was so I could give them credit for putting this thought in my head. In any event, the post sent me digging through my papers from esthetics school to locate some recipes for masks we made while in class. I thought they were perfect, especially during these tough economic times. Most of the ingredients you can find in your fridge or your cupboard.
Be sure to apply all masks to clean skin.

Oily Skin

Strawberries have great stringent properties and will help cleanse oily skin without irritation. For an easy face mask, blend the following ingredients:

½ tsp lemon juice
1 egg white
1 tsp honey
½ cup strawberries

Leave on cleansed face for 10 minutes and rinse


Dry Skin

Honey and avocados are particularly rich in moisturizing properties. Combine the following:

½ avocado
¼ cup of honey

Apply and leave on for 5 minutes, removing with washcloth and lukewarm water.


Combination Skin

A rose-based mask is a superb balancing treatment for combo skin


1 tbsp
1 tbsp of rosewater
1 tbsp of natural yogurt
1 tbsp honey


Wash rose petals in water. Soak for a few minutes and crush them in a bowl. Add others ingredients and mix well. Apply to skin and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water.



Sensitive Skin

This mask helps reduce irritation and is also great for sun-damaged skin

1 cup natural yogurt
½ cup oatmeal


Blend yogurt and oatmeal together. Mix well and apply to skin for ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Maturing Skin

Sugar is a great exfoliant as it removes dead skin cells without drying skin.

2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp warm water

Mix sugar in warm water (in undissolved form, the granules can tear the skin which allow moisture to leak out). Apply to the face and leave on for 5 minutes, then very gently massage around skin. Rinse well.