DIY is not a bad if you using it in a correct way. Many DIY support skin barrier, make skin Glowy with natural skincare products. What more amazing than that, you take care of your skin without using harsh chemicals.
Dermatologists, Pharmacists always keeping us remind that do your natural skincare but never use irritants like lemon, baking soda, tooth paste in your skin.
Here 5 quick DIY Mask you can safely use.
Oatmeal + Honey Mask (For Sensitive and Dry Skin)
Why it works?
Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants, anti- microbial properties. It soothes irritation and reduces redness.
Honey contain mild anti-bacterial, anti-oxidants properties protects skin/body from inflammation . It also hold moisture.
Ingredients.
2 Table spoon oatmeal
1 table spoon honey
How to apply?
Wash a face to rinse off all the dirt and excess oil from face. Make a thick paste and apply in your dry face for 10 minutes , Then wash it off with tap water . Always use a moisturizer after using a mask for protecting skin for lock moisture.
2. Yogurt + Turmeric Paste+ Chickpeas Flour (For Dull, Uneven Skin Tone)
Why it works?
Yogurt contains lactic acid that gently exfoliates.
Turmeric contain anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory properties. It brightens skin and reduces mild inflammation.
Chickpeas flour control oil, exfoliate skin
Ingredients
1 table spoon your gut
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
How to apply?
Skip flour if you have sensitive skin or allergic. Some people might get itchiness from chickpeas flour. Wash a face to rinse off all the dirt and excess oil from face. Make a thick paste and apply in your dry face for 10 minutes , Then wash it off with lukewarm water . Always use a moisturizer after using a mask for protecting skin for lock moisture.
Use non- flavor able your gut in mask
3. Aloe Vera + Green Tea Mask+ Turmeric paste ( For Acne-Prone Skin)
Why it works?
Aloe Vera contain anti-oxidants. It soothes inflammation.
Green tea contains antioxidants that reduce oil and calm breakouts.
Turmeric contain anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory properties. It brightens skin and reduces mild inflammation.
Ingredients
1 table spoon Green tea
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
How to apply?
Wash a face to rinse off all the dirt and excess oil from face. Make a thick paste and apply in your dry face for 10-15 minutes. When you feel it dry then wash it off with tap water . Always use a moisturizer after using a mask for protecting skin for lock moisture.
Make sure to avoid using some essential oil in mask from getting irritation in your skin or it can be more verse to your acne.
4. Banana + Oat Mask ( For Hydration and Softness)
Why it works?
Bananas add moisture and vitamins C, B6, anti-oxidants.
Oats exfoliate gently and improve skin texture.
Ingredients
1 table spoon oat mask
Mash the 1/2 ripe banana
How to apply?
Wash a face to rinse off all the dirt and excess oil from face. Make a thick paste and apply in your dry face for 10-15 minutes. When you feel it dry then wash it off with lukewarm water . Always use a moisturizer after using a mask for protecting skin for lock moisture.
During winter it ideal for flaky, dry skin.
5. Cucumber + Honey Mask (For Refreshing and Cooling)
Why it works?
Cucumber contain anti-oxidants, vitamins . Known for hydrating skin and keeping cool skin.
Honey contain mild anti-bacterial, anti-oxidants properties protects skin/body from inflammation . It also hold moisture.
Ingredients
1 table spoon honey
Take 2, 3 slices of cucumber and blend it
How to apply?
Wash a face to rinse off all the dirt and excess oil from face. Make a thick paste and apply in your dry face for 10-15 minutes. When you feel it dry then wash it off with cold water . Always use a moisturizer after using a mask for protecting skin for lock moisture.
Don't forget to do a patch test before directly using it in your face. It's a main step in your skincare to do a patch test. Keep your skincare gentle, simple and safe. These DIY Mask can balance your skin, soft.
Some Dermatologist name who approved these DIY Mask ingredients.
| Dr. Mayo Puri |
| Dr. Ava Shamban, MD |
| Dr. Hadley King, MD |