Natural Face Masks For Clearer And Glowing Skin

Healthy foods work on the skin from within, but certain foods can also work on the skin from the outside and this is why using natural ingredients as a face mask will always help your face and leave you with better skin.

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Here are some to try:

1. Lemon for clearer skin

This face mask will clear up the tired and dull skin.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp nutmeg powder
• 3 tbsps lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey

Method

1. Mix the dry powders together. Add honey and lemon juice.
2. Mix the paste until you get spreading consistency.
3. Rub the mask into the skin and leave on for five minutes.
4. Rinse off with warm water and seal with cold water.
5. Moisturise. Use this mask as often as you need to.

2. Avocado and olive oil for Dry Skin

Dry skin needs masks that will hydrate and soothe the skin and replace necessary oils to firm it up. This mask can also work as a conditioning mask for your hair.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ground oatmeal
• 1/2 a ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp yoghurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 ripe banana

Directions

1. Mash up the bananas and avocado flesh together until there are no lumps.
2. Add the yoghurt and honey and stir. Add oatmeal and mix.
3. Apply the mask and leave on for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse off with warm water and seal in the moisture with cool water.
5. Repeat once a week.

The wonderful thing about skincare is that it shows. Put in some love and you will keep turning heads wherever you go. Remember, a mask is not a replacement for good skincare, dietary and lifestyle habits.

Note: Steaming helps to open up the pores to promote better results. Apply face masks on a freshly-steamed face.