From the harsh rays of the sun to hormonal changes in the body, the face takes a beating on a daily basis. To make matters worse, a lot of commercial products contain unwanted chemicals or irritates sensitive skin. In order to enjoy easy, inexpensive treatments, try considering the convenience of home remedies for facials.
Facial Home Remedies
Making a homemade facial is as easy as combining common ingredients found in your refrigerator or kitchen cupboards. When working with a treatment for the skin, make sure to wash your hands, use sterile utensils, and choose clean containers for storage. You’d be surprised what you can use to make home remedies for facials. A few suggestions include:
Oatmeal
Add enough water to oatmeal to create a paste that is directly applied to the skin. Once it hardens, use lukewarm water to remove. The oatmeal not only exfoliates the skin, but also treats large pores and reduces oiliness.
Avocado
Mash avocado and apply to the face for a soothing, hydrating mask. Remove after 20 minutes. You can also add ½ cup non-instant oatmeal, one cup mashed avocado, and about two tablespoons of honey to a blender. Combine the ingredients and blend into a smooth paste. Apply the remedy to your face, and let dry for 15 minutes before rinsing off. Benefits of the facial include a reduction of puffy eyes, rejuvenated dry skin, and soft skin.
Strawberries
Combine the healing properties of one tablespoon of honey and mashed strawberries to create a homemade facial. Remove after 10 minutes. Other facial combinations include making a 15-minute paste out of plain yogurt and strawberries, and blending two parts mashed strawberries with one part cornstarch , which is removed after 30 minutes.
Banana
Apply a ripened banana (mashed) to your face for 15 minutes to decrease signs of aging and provide nourishment to your skin. You may also combine one small mashed banana, two tablespoons fresh heavy cream, one tablespoon of honey, and one tablespoon of oat flour. Mix well, and then apply to a clean face. Don’t forget to address the area around the eyes and the neck region. Leave the facial on for 30 minutes. Rinse off using bottled or spring water. The combination of banana and heavy cream can help prevent wrinkles and rejuvenate dry skin. Honey in the recipe works as a healing agent.
Papaya
Mashed papaya contains a wealth of antioxidants and enzymes that pampers the skin. Apply to your face and remove after five minutes.
Warm Washcloth
Before using a homemade facial, prepare the skin by opening up the pores with a warm washcloth. Use warm water to wash off the mask, and then rinse with cool water to close pores.
Grapes
Apply a paste made from mashed grapes and honey to the skin that comes in handy for treating sunburns. Remove the facial after 25 minutes. You can also make a facial paste using corn flour, chamomile tea, and mashed grapes. Mix well, and apply to the face for 15 minutes.
Peaches and Nectarines
Offering a great deal of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), peaches and nectarines can naturally exfoliate the skin, fight wrinkles, diminish age spots, and add a glow to your face. Boil one medium peach until it softens. Use a fork to mash the flesh. Mix in one tablespoon each of honey and plain yogurt. Apply the remedy to your face and neck – using a circular motion. Leave on for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.
Kiwi
A facial made from mashed kiwi, two tablespoons of plain yogurt, and one tablespoon of fresh orange juice can treat the skin. After applying, wait 15 minutes before removing. To tighten and soften the skin, blend one kiwi, one teaspoon honey, and one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Apply the remedy to a clean, dry face for 20 minutes. Rinse off using warm water. The vitamin C in the remedy encourages the production of collagen.
Plain Yogurt
Yogurt can cool, calm, and rejuvenate tired skin. The lactic acid in yogurt helps decrease the size of pores, tighten skin, and remove dead flakes. The result is a glowing, moisturized complexion. After applying plain yogurt directly to the skin, wait 20 minutes before removing the remedy.
Baking Soda
Mix equal parts of baking soda and water to create a blackhead remover to gently rub across your skin.
Apples
To rid the face of excess oil, mix ½ cup mashed apples, ½ cup cooked oatmeal, one slightly beaten egg white, and one tablespoon of lemon juice to create a smooth paste. Apply to your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Follow up with a rinse of cool water.
Egg
The calcium and other components found in egg is beneficial for the face, especially if you suffer from dry skin conditions. Use eggshells and buttermilk to prepare a mask geared towards improving the texture of your skin. Pour three eggshells, one tablespoon buttermilk, and two tablespoons of mineral water into a blender on high for two minutes. The shells are used in a powdered form. Spread the mask on your face and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off the remedy with cool tap water followed by a small amount of mineral water.
Olive Oil, Honey and Sea Salt
To make a cost-effective facial scrub, mix together two tablespoons of sea salt, one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and one tablespoon of honey. Moisten your face and rub the ingredients onto your skin using a circular motion. Use lukewarm water to wash off the scrub.
Pumpkin
Packed with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants, pumpkin pulp helps brighten the skin, fight acne, and treat fine lines and sun damage. First, puree fresh pumpkin into a thick paste, and then add two eggs. For a dry skin treatment, add two teaspoons of almond milk or one teaspoon of honey. For oily skin, add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar or cranberry juice. Apply the mask to your face – leaving it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse well with cool water.
Aspirin
Crush aspirin in a small amount of water to create a facial paste for pimples. Mix the paste in a base of honey and oil (for a moisturizing effect).
Milk and Honey
Mix one teaspoon powdered milk, one tablespoon honey, and one teaspoon aloe vera gel to create a facial mask to moisturize the skin.
Honey
Use the natural healing properties of honey as a facial when directly applied to the skin. Remove after 15 minutes.
A Facial Preservative
To stretch the life of a homemade facial or mask recipe, add a small amount of vodka to your remedy before placing in a storage container or bottle. This can turn the typical one-week facial mask into a month-long treatment
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