Homemade Mask Recipes
Dec 01, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlene Adelmann & Susan Gonzalez
Excerpted from Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book, by Marlene Adelmann
Green Tea Facial Mask
Green tea contains
polyphenolic flavonoids called catechins, which are strongly
antioxidant. It’s also an astringent and anti-inflammatory. Matcha green
tea (a powder) makes a beautiful green mask that astringes and tones
skin. Combined with aloe gel and honey for soothing moisture, this is a
great recipe for the colder months when our skin needs rejuvenation.
2 Tbsp matcha or another green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf powder
4 tsp aloe vera leaf gel
1-2 tsp raw honey
4 tsp aloe vera leaf gel
1-2 tsp raw honey
Combine
all ingredients and mix well. Adjust proportions, as needed, to achieve
the desired consistency—add more honey and/or tea powder if it’s too
fluid, or more aloe if it’s too thick. Apply gently to the face,
avoiding the eyes. Leave in place for 20 to 40 minutes. Rinse the face
with warm water and lightly pat it dry with a towel. Follow with
moisturizer.
Turmeric Facial Mask
This is an anti-inflammatory, astringent and nutritive face mask
with antimicrobial action that is well-suited for acne-prone skin.
Combining turmeric with a fat, like yogurt, mitigates its staining
effects. Test this recipe on a small area of skin before using.
1 Tbsp plain yogurt
1 tsp turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome powder
1 tsp raw honey
1 tsp turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome powder
1 tsp raw honey
Combine
all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. After washing the face,
apply this mask and let it set for approximately 15 minutes. Rinse with
warm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.
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Black Pepper Facial Mask
Piperine, a well-studied constituent of black pepper, has
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions and can benefit acne-prone or
mature skin. Mix ground peppercorns with body or facial scrub
ingredients for a terrific exfoliant. Black pepper also does wonders for
dull skin, encouraging blood to flow to the surface for a healthy
radiance. Test this recipe on a small area of the skin before using and
consider wearing gloves, as this recipe may discolor fingernails.
1 tsp plain yogurt
¼ tsp black pepper (Piper nigrum), ground
¼ tsp black pepper (Piper nigrum), ground
Soothing, Hydrating Mask
From Susan Gonzalez, owner, MOON Organics
This mask works great for anyone with dry, sensitive, over-treated or sunburned skin.
¼ soft, ripe avocado
1 tsp raw honey
Gel from a two-inch (approximately) house-variety aloe leaf
1 tsp ground chia seeds (optional)
A few drops of water to thin if necessary
Mash all ingredients together to achieve a uniform consistency. Work in the aloe gel well. Apply to cleansed, dry face and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove with cool, soft cloth. Follow with a few drops of an anti-inflammatory soothing oil such as marula. Mask can be used daily. Any leftover mask can be spread on toast and eaten to feed the skin from the inside!
This mask works great for anyone with dry, sensitive, over-treated or sunburned skin.
¼ soft, ripe avocado
1 tsp raw honey
Gel from a two-inch (approximately) house-variety aloe leaf
1 tsp ground chia seeds (optional)
A few drops of water to thin if necessary
Mash all ingredients together to achieve a uniform consistency. Work in the aloe gel well. Apply to cleansed, dry face and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove with cool, soft cloth. Follow with a few drops of an anti-inflammatory soothing oil such as marula. Mask can be used daily. Any leftover mask can be spread on toast and eaten to feed the skin from the inside!
