Homemade Facial Mask

Editor's Note: ThriftyFun has not tested these masks and cannot guarantee their effectiveness or even safety. If you have severe skin issues, you should discuss this with a dermatologist.

Homemade Facial Scrubs and Masks

• Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• Mash 1/2 banana and add 1 Tbsp. honey and 2 Tbsp. sour cream. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• Two Tbsp. of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a thick paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to face and wash off.
• In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1 Tbsp. yogurt, a few strawberries, and 1 tsp. honey. Apply to face and allow to dry. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• Grind 1 Tbsp. almonds into a fine meal in a blender or food processor. Mix almond meal together with 1 Tbsp. honey and 1 egg white. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• To loosen blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
• Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about 20 minutes and then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender or food processor with 2 Tbsp.s skim milk powder. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 Tbsp. yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• Crush a handful of strawberries and mix well with 1 tsp. honey. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.
• Mix 1 1/2 tsp. honey, the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 1 small carton plain yogurt. Stir in 1 whipped egg white. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

By E

Easy Facial Mask

Get a small bowl. Put in a dime size amount of your body wash, it should be moisturizing, not see-through (should be lotiony). Put in another dime size amount of your conditioner (not see-through, should be lotiony too). Add some acne soap and a squirt of face lotion. Mix with your hands and apply

By mary

Overnight Mask

• 1 Tbsp. of toothpaste
• 1 egg yolk (optional)
• 2 drops of green food colouring (optional)
• 3 Tbsp. of lemon juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
• 1 tsp. of body wash
• 2 Tbsp. of water
• 2 tsp. of honey
• 1/2 tsp. of baking soda (optional)

By Felicia

A New Cure For Pimples

• 1/2 a cup of baking soda (or flour)
• 1/2 a cup of water (add more if it isn't creamy enough)
• 1/2 a cucumber, grated
• 2 slices of cucumber or apple
• 1 Tbsp. of honey

By Michelle

Yeast Mask

• 1 packet yeast
• 3 drops lemon juice
• 2 tsp. water

By rebecca

Masks From Kitchen Ingredients

Cabbage: It's great for inflamed and pimpled skin, dip a few cabbage leaves in some boiling water to soften. Once cooled, place on skin for 10 minutes

Avacado: It's nourishing and smoothing for any skin, type especially sensitive, dry and mature

Olive and Lime (mature skin): 2 tsp. olive oil, half tsp. lime juice. Wisk until it turns cloudy. Leave on all night or great for a 30 minute mask. you'll be amazed at how much dirt it lifts.

Pre-party: 1 egg white, 1 tsp. chamomile infusion, cooled. Wisk egg white until a little foamy then add infusion. Apply lightly with a soft brush, leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse gently with lots of tepid water and a cotton cloth or muslin! Hope this is what you're looking for! Good luck!

By shan21-2706

Blackhead Mask

• 1/2 cup of lemon juice
• 4 drops of lavendar oil
• 1 tsp. of butter
• 1/2 cup of crushed oats
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 4 Tbsp. of grated apple

By Talia

Acne Mask

• 1/2 tooth paste
• 1/2 water, add more if not creamy
• egg yolk (optional)
• regular lotion
• food coloring (optional)
• grated apples
• baking soda
• sierra mist (optional)

By pua

An Easy But Effective Facial Mask, Good For Desperate Teens

• 1 1/2 cup (instant) oatmeal oats
• 1 egg white
• 2-4 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 Tbsp. baking soda (optional)
• 1-2 Tbsp. corn starch (optional)
• A couple drops of milk
• 2 Tbsp. butter (natural works best)

I gave up a long time ago, my face was just too unmanageable. A couple of weeks ago, my friend introduced me to this recipe, and she finally got me into trying this, and I loved it so much. I don't think that I will ever stop using this either. I swear, this is a recipe worth trying. You won't regret ever trying this. a lot of my friends tried it, and they all love it. I mean, what do you have to lose?

It is easy, and kind of fun to use everyday. It makes me feel much more confident in myself everyday. I swear, it works.

By Chelsea

Oatmeal And Olive Oil Mask

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• sea salt
• 1/2 cup skim milk

By Janja

Facial Tips For Specific Skin

Normal Skin:

Dry Skin:

Sensitive Skin:

Oily Skin:

Mature or Aging Skin:

By kgurrl

Breakfast Mask

• 1/2 cup rice krispies
• 1/4 cup of strawberries or strawberry juice (like Welches)
• 1/4 milk
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Aspirin Face Mask and Other Tips

Crush three or four uncoated aspirin (you can use the coated ones if that's all you have, but the sugar brings the effectiveness down a little) in a little water to form a paste. Mix the paste with a dab of your normal cleanser, then smooth over your face. Throw out any extra - the mixture's only good for an hour or so. Leave on for up to half an hour. The first few times your pores will tingle and get a little uncomfortable, you can wash the mask off as soon as it's dry if the feeling's too much.

I use this and an aspirin/honey mask (same thing, but with honey instead of cleanser) once per week each. Really makes your skin glow! Use a medicated cleanser morning and night. I use PHisohex, it's excellent.

Try not to sleep in your makeup. Wash your face twice and slather on moisturizer (use honey if you don't have any around) half an hour before you shower if you do - it'll fix you right up! Drink as much water as you can handle. I know everyone says it, but it really does work. Add a few glasses if your skin's really bad that day.

I've had terrible skin problems since I was fourteen. My skin's great now (people comment), but if I skip a day or two, and especially if I don't drink enough water, it breaks out terribly.

For breakouts on your back and shoulders, try using using a salt scrub/mask. Grab a handful or two of salt, mix with a little water, and just enough of your normal cleanser to make it wet. Scrub it all over the problem areas, just use your hands, no loofahs or gloves, and wash off. Slather the rest over the same areas and leave on. It hurts the first few times, wash it off when you're ready. I leave it on for half an hour or so, but that's generally because I get caught up in something and forget it's on. The same things (asprin or salt) would probably work on legs, arms or any other problem areas. Leave on less time for delicate skin, and make sure they're not ingrown hairs first!

Hope some of that helps!

By Kate

Preparing Your Face Before A Facial

1. Bring pan of water to boil and remove from stove. Carefully tent with a towel and place face over steam, at least one foot from the pan to avoid burning yourself. Be very careful not to burn your skin with the steam. Five minutes or less is enough to open up your pores.
2. Apply mask of your choice.
3. Rinse off mask with tepid water (not hot water), ending with a cold water rinse to close your pores.

Egg white facial

Oatmeal

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Daily face care tips:

1. Wash face thoroughly in the morning and before bed. Never wear make-up overnight.
2. Wet face with hot water to open pores, use your favorite facial cleanser. Be gentle with your skin, let the cleanser work. Don't rough up your facial skin and don't forget your neck. Rinse with hot water, gradually to tepid, and then a final rinse with cold water to close pores.
3. Use a toner, astringent, if you want, but always moisturize.

Your skin will thank you throughout your life if you treat it well every day. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to have great skin. Have fun!

By sylviecyn

Buttermilk Yogurt Face Mask

• 1/2 cup of melted butter
• 1/3 cup of skim or normal milk
• 2 tsp. of oatmeal
• 1 inch slice of a mashed cucumber
• 1/4 cup of yogurt
• 1 tsp. of honey
• 2 tsp. of naturally squeezed lemon

It helps with getting rid of blackheads and cleaning your pores. After your face will be very soft, fresh and shiny. You'll see a new you!

By Beautyangel36-Maurae

Apple Zinger Face Mask

Grate 1 medium apple and mix it with 5, yes, 5 Tbsp. of honey. Smooth it on your face and leave it on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

This is a good mask to do when you don't have a lot of time. After rinsing with the warm water, it makes your pores open up and feel refreshed and exfoliated. I hope this helps :)

By Chelsea

Oatmeal Mask

Fill a whole bowl with uncooked oatmeal. Stir honey until the mixture is super gooey. Lastly, leave on while you chat with your friends or watch TV for 20 minutes then rinse!

By G.C.C

Kathy's Mask Recipes and Skin Tips

Lemon-Aid For Your Face

Quick Mask

Herbal Facial Mask

• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. crumbled dried chamomile flowers
• 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint

Oatmeal Face Mask

• 1/2 cup of oatmeal
• 1 smashed avocado
• 1/3 cup of honey

Oily Skin Refining Lotion

• 3 Oranges
• 3 Lemons
• 6 Cloves
• 5 drops tincture of benzoin (ask your pharmacy or health food store)

Orange Yogurt Mask

• 1 tsp. plain yogurt
• the juice of 1/4 of an orange

Peel-Off Mask Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. of unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. of cold milk
• 1 egg white Vitamin E Oil (break open a capsule, or buy in a bottle)

In a small pan mix the unflavored gelatin and the cold milk. Stir until melted over a very low flame. Once melted, remove from heat and let the gelatin mixture cool slightly. Then add one egg white. Mix until smooth, and when cool enough to touch, apply evenly over face. Do not apply on, or directly under, your eyes or on your upper lip. Apply quickly before mixture hardens in pan. Step 2: Apply enough to cover your skin but not too thickly. Lie on the couch and let it dry completely -- about 30 minutes. Once dry, lift up a corner under your chin and peel off lightly in an upward motion. This will really tingle. Rinse face with lukewarm water and apply vitamin E. Tip: The vitamin E is for moisture, if you prefer, you can use your favorite moisturizer on your face instead.

Prune Porridge

Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over 2 dried prunes in a bowl and leave until soft. Mash prunes. Use any leftover prune water in cooking about 1/2 cup oatmeal. Mix oatmeal with mashed prunes and enough honey to make a sticky mash that will adhere to the face. Apply while still warm (but not hot), leave 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Skin Cleanser

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. sunflower oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Strawberry Honey

• 4 medium ripe strawberries
• 2 tsp. heavy cream (get this in the milk isle)
• 1 tsp. honey

Aspirin Mask

Take six regular aspirin (not coated, and not Tylenol or Ibuprofen), and grind or crumble them as fine as you can. Add just enough water until you have a thin paste. Apply to clean, dry skin, but avoid getting too close to your eyes or nostrils. Leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes, and rinse off with warm water.

Astringent I

• 3 tsp. lemon extract
• Juice of one lime
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol

Astringent II

• 1/2 thinly sliced lemon
• 1/2 thinly sliced orange
• 3/4 cup ethanol alcohol

Astringent III

• 3 tsp. lemon extract
• Juice of one lime
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol

Banana - Strawberry Facial Mask

• 1/2 banana
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 2 Tbsp. sour cream
• 2 to 3 strawberries

Banish That Evil Blemish!

Basic Toner

• 3 cups distilled water
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Beer Mask

• 1 Tbsp. beer
• 1 heaped tsp. plain yogurt
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp. lemon extract
• 1 tsp. almond extract

Chamomile Astringent

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (or 2 tbsp dried)
• 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers, crushed
• 4 cups water

Facial Cleansing Gel (for all skin types)

By Kathy

Feedback About This Post:

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I do not recommend the 'astringents' as alcohol is terribly drying for your skin and you are told to avoid products with alcohol in them.

Post By mickey (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I have found a easy way 2 get rid of blackheads you take toothpaste and witch hazel mix them both rub it on then wash it off.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

sothing dragon facial

leaves your skin v. clear .:)

half a dragon fruit mushed up 1
4tbsp of honey(or golden syrup)
1tbsp vinegar
cream(whipped or double)
milk
lard hALF A tbvsp
jam (smiling nice)

enjoy!

Post By georgia640. (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

The beer mask is funny. Is it actually effective?

Post By megan (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Need a temporary fix on acne? Well what you need is 1/2 cup of reqular yougurt and enough lemon juice to cover your face..

Now for the directions: First off get the yogurt and rub it all over your face and let it set for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off.
After that grab your lemon juice take a cotton ball or a folded up paper towel and pour the lemon juice over either one.

Finally dap the lemon juice all over your face(avoiding eyes of course) and let sit for 5 minutes. Then rinse.

It may burn but it will help you keep from breaking out for a week or so just use 2 days a week. it worked for me.

Post By rebeccah C. (Guest Post)

SCARS!! :[

I need HELP with the scars. My acne cleared up but I still seem to have scars. WHAT DO I DO TO GET RID OF THEM?

Post By LIZZY (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I have just created a great face mask that works on spots

3 tablespoons Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
1 cap full vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon honey

Stir until it is smooth and creamy. Apply to your face, what's leftover can be refrigerated and used the next day!

Post By sj (Guest Post)

Easy Snacks

I made this awesome snack today it was pretzels with a mix of finely chopped apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, molasses, and a little vanilla! It was so go when you cook it in the microwave or stove.

Post By Lola (Guest Post)

oily face problems

Well I have Oily skin! It is always greasy and gross. I have a lot of face infections and BIG acne problems. My face is a friggen pizza!, It is all red and bubbley, but don't forget that it is also oily!, When i do wash my face, I shed skin. It is pretty gross so I have to live with my greasy monkey face for forever and ever. And c'mon girls and boys. IT'S THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS!:) blooomm like a flower! :)

Post By Jelissa (Guest Post)

just a tip

Using toothpaste is helpful on zits but it can leave a white spot from the bleach and what not, a trick is to take a little tiny bit of rubbing alcohol and rub some on the stained spot. but don't use rubbing alcohol daily, it over dries your skin and makes it flaky.

Post By Agent sQuirlle (Guest Post)

Clean your blackheads --cheap,easy,andit works!

I've always thought I have ugly skin. I complained to my mom " I have so many blackheads and I want my skin to be smooth" Being a mother, she disagreed. I finally took action and read that rubbing lemons on your face cleans blackheads. Also, mixing baking soda and water into a paste and putting it on your face helps a lot too. I tried it last night and it does work SO MUCH! You should try it too. This isn't very long but not everyone has a bunch of time to waste so I did that for you. I hope that this helped you. If you do try it, then it will work and will help you! If you have any other things to say, post them on here so it can help other people and ME! THANKS!

Post By Emily (Guest Post)

Scars (:

If you have a rite-aid use their scar zone treatment! It works really well.

Post By (: (Guest Post)

heheheheh

These are so cool! I cant wait to try a few of them. I'm going to take a nice long bath tomorrow and try one while I'm in the bath. I do have mild acne and I have been using proActive for a few months. It helps a little bit but there are still a few small and big pimples that just keep on popping up! Maybe the masks will help a little bit :P

Post By stephanie (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Great site. Love you peoples!

Post By MEEPOO!!! (Guest Post)

cheap product that works well

Try Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask. It's basically a face wash that you can leave on and it will work as a mask. you'll have clear skin if you wash with it once a day and use it as a mask once a week. It Works! also it only costs about $6 and lasts you forever cause you only have to use a little at a time.

Post By Erin (Guest Post)

getting rid of blackheads/pimples

I just love clearasil black head control! It even works for pimples and blemishes. Best of all it has natural sea salt.

Post By stefany (Guest Post)

Inflammed Acne

This site is amazing! I have red inflamed acne and wanted to know what mask or solution you all recommend.

Post By Shannon (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

For Scars mix flour, lemon juice, oatmeal, and a dop of lotion!!!!!! i hope this works for ya!!!!!!!

Post By soccerchick33 (Guest Post)

Scars...

Anyone have any masks that'll help get rid of scars? I've got a nasty habit of picking my zits (yeah, I'm a teenager) and they scab over and eventually disappear, but leave a small scar in their place. Does anyone know what kind of ingredients would help manage my problem best?

Post By Mollie. (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I am using the relief masks. I am through w/ the first one and have the vinegar cornstarch on my face. So far they are working well!

Post By COOLGRL (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I tried Acne mask by pua. I'm making this comment to help people make good choices about what face mask works best. My friends and I made 2 different face masks at different times and we tried this one out and it burned ALL of us not just me. I have sensitive skin, not like my friends this burned us for future reference don't use face masks that involve baking soda and soda.

Post By burned (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

This is so perfect but its not specified for which kind of skin?

Post By fatma (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I was looking for a face mask to do when I'm bored and I found some pretty good ones, but the ones I like the most were oatmeal and water. I added hot water so it opens the pores. I also liked oatmeal baking soda and water that one worked good too, for both of the oatmeal ones I left it on till it dried.. I also found that the baking soda and water did work pretty good. Thanks guys for the good ideas ! :)

Post By Jade :) (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

This is an amazing site, exactly what I was looking for. Thank You.

Post By Me (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I have a dark complexion and I would like to know if there's something I can do to make it a little lighter. All my friends are fair skinned, and between them it doesn't feel good. I don't want to use any chemical products because they tend to be damaging. I accidentally came by this site and I'm glad that I did. Someone please tell me what I can do to get a fairer complexion. Thanks.
This is my id: rayyataha AT gmail.com

Post By dark skin (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I have really bad blackheads. No matter what I try they will not go away. I have tried every thing. Do you have a solution that can help my black heads? Please help me.

Post By Dakota (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Try nature's best combo! Honey and porridge oats this is fab on sensitive skin since it isn't abrasive! This gently cleans your face, unclogs pores and PREVENTS breakouts but in my opinion doesn't necessary get rid of spots and blackheads even though it dries out the spots a bit!

TO ACTUALLY GET RID OF spots and blackheads use basic solutions such as toothpaste, baking soda tea tree oil! Hope it works

Post By M..x..xxxxxx (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I have just one question, does food coloring do anything to you?

Post By Elena (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Hey, my skin used to be quite red and I got blemishes. I now use neutrogena 2 in 1 daily cleanser and weekly mask which is in a orange and white bottle. Trust me it works!

Post By Sophie (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

(sent in by email)
Does your facial mask (flour and water) help with acne, or just make your skin soft?

Victoria

Post by ThriftyFun

NO MORE BAGS!

Ok, I've used a lot of things to clear my skin, and they all used chemicals, since the beginning of the summer I've been using the masks in my face and they worked like the egg white and lemon juice that have worked wonders. Here's one that I love:

This will get rid of the dark bags under your eyes. All you need is:

1/2 Raw potato
urea-free moisturizer

Peel potato, grate finely, measure 1 tsp. into moisturizer, mix well apply liberally around eyes, cover with a damp cotton pad or gauze
let rest for ten minutes rinse with cool water

I'm 13 and I've had bags under my eyes and ever since I've used this I have no more bags under my eyes. Try it it will work.

Post By Tese (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

The mixture of cold coffee and pasted bananas with yogurt and oatmeal worked so good for me. My face like automatically cleared up the next DAY! It works like magic I tell you!

Post By lilly (Guest Post)

radiant skin

1/2 cup grated apples
1 tablespon honey
1 cup oatmeal
2 table spoons water

Mix up all ingredients and leave on for 10-20 minutes.
Makes skin feel radiant!

Post By Jesaya (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

This site is totally awesome.

Post By samantha (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I'm 16 and I have had acne since I was about 12. I don't have terrible acne but its still visible and makes me feel horribly insecure of going out into social settings- and speaking as a teenager its torture. I used just about everything: clean and clear worked okay. Nutrogena made my face dry and itchy, and I didn't see too many results with biore.

I even went to a doctor who recommended a prescription but that didn't completely clear it up either. I finally begged my parents to buy me proactive and it has probably been the best treatment ever. It's heaven in a bottle- it took a while though for my skin to start its amazing transformation but don't let this discourage you, the money and the procedure is completely worth it!

Post By carla (Guest Post)

: Homemade Facial Mask

I made my own! It's like smells so good my sister though I was making oatmeal cookies lol. It was good (did you know the lemon juice makes baking soda have a chemical reaction? It's so weird) Well I think it's gonna work. Try putting your mask in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Post By cecily (Guest Post)

toothpaste

A lot of masks involve toothpaste! yea it works as long as you rinse your face afterwards with cold water! If you leave it on you end up with blisters and your skin burning when you wake up.
by: XxgunsxgoxbangxX

Post By XxgunsxgoxbangxX (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Skin care routine for combination (dry / acne) skin: Aspirin / green tea mask (once per week) This is a mask, and should be kept on the skin for 10 minutes.

It contains aspirin, which is a form is Salicylic acid, and is great for keep acne away. You don't need to crush it - it will fall apart if you put a drop of water on the pill for a minute or two. Don't use more than one or two aspirins, or it will really sting and dry out your face.

One aspirin
Two teaspoons full fat, unsweetened yogurt OR olive oil OR almond oil (moisturizes)
One teaspoon green tea powder (macha tea - contains antioxidants)
One teaspoon honey (astringent)

Mix it together and apply to face and neck. After ten minutes, you can gently ex foliate your skin with the aspirin bits. You can make a large batch, and it will store for several weeks in the fridge.

Salt or sugar scrub
(Two to three times per week)
One tablespoon olive oil
Optional: One tablespoon mashed ripe banana
One tablespoon of (one of the following):
coarse sea salt
kosher salt
coarse sugar
Ground oats
Cornmeal
Ground dry tea leaves
Ground dry flowers (food grade)

Use a gentle cleanser once a day, and moisturize daily with plain shea butter.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Remember guys Junk In Junk Out. Eat plenty of fruit and veggies and make sure you move your bowels everyday coz if you are not going everyday (it is dirt you know) toxins build up and you break out. Some people swear by the contraceptive pill though you have to find one that agrees with your body. You may want to switch to dairy-free products and eat less refined foods as they have little or no fibre, eat less meat and avoid junk foods. Snack on nuts and seeds or dried fruit and do away with the crisps and cookies.

It's winter in SA and my skin was feeling dry so today i applied egg yolk (only) to my face, left it for about 30 minutes and then rinsed it off. My skin looked more radiant, smoother and it doesn't feel "tight". Egg yolk is a very good moisturiser.

Post By Rumbi (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I tried this. It moisturizes as well as makes you glow.

2tsp natural yogurt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp natural cocoa

Mix together and apply to face and neck. Wait 30 minutes until dry. Rinse off. Skin glows and feels so soft.

Post By Abby (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Sun spots & redness can really mess up your love life. So knock um dead with this spicy concoction. The mango infuses in your pores & you achieve a sun kissed glow that will make any guy salsa dance. OLE! Get your mango on.

1 cup fresh mashed mango
1 tsp Tabasco (mucho picante)
1 tbs lemon juice
tsp finely chopped parsley
mint infused cotton balls.(optional)
2 cup milk

Blend till it is thick. Spread over face with hands (don't be afraid to get dirty ladies). Keep on for 12 minutes. Remove with mint infused cotton balls (this has no affect to ur skin,but smells really good). Rinse with hot milk, followed by cold milk to close pores.

There you have it for all you wannabe sun kissed beauties.

enjoy chicas!

Post By stephypooh (Guest Post)

works in 15 min

OMG I used this and 15 minutes later, one of my pimples was gone

*1/2 cup of olive oil
*1 cup of flour
*2-3 oz. of grapes
*3 petals of any flower

Blend together and use as a face wash it works in 15 minutes, I swear!

Post By krissten (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask, "An Easy But Effective Facial Mask

I just used this mask and I regret using it. First off it wouldn't mix, then it wouldn't stick to my skin! So I tried adding some water and then putting it on but it still wouldn't stick to my skin. After all this there was heaps left in the sink so I put it down the drain and now it's blocked. I have no idea what to do about my sink because I'm not a plumber and my parents are away and my sink is screwed. Did a do something wrong maybe?

Post By Nicole (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

(submitted via email)

OK, this really works. Put:

3 cups flour
4 cups water

and leave on for 1 1/2 hours. It really works. If it sticks or gets hard, it is working.

PS. Add vinegar to get off the mask and then soak in warm milk with butter. I love it, you will too.

Ally

Post by jess

Relief

Are YOU desperately trying to find relief? well hon, here it is. I'll start with blackheads,
These horrid little devils cause pain, and frustration. i got my results in 1 hour. yes, 1 hour. 1 HOUR!!! i used egg whites, and lemon juice then smeared it all over my face, (i used this after cleansing) then i used CORNSTARCH and VINEGAR! and make it so its like a paste. apply where your black heads are. i then waited 15-25 minutes (this will burn! so don't keep it on TOO long) i washed it off, and then screamed. they were gone. yes, gone. i then used Honey. any kind will do, except sugarfree because well... who doesn't like sugar? i then rinsed it off 15 minutes later and found my skin was soft, and blackhead FREE. I hope your results come out the same!

White Heads.
the worst thing you can do it pop it, it makes it all red, and just leaves a big dot on your head. first i cleansed, toned, but no moisturizer. i used the honey first this time. then i used brown sugar, and olive oil to exfoiliate. i then used Tea Tree Oil and applied only to my troubled areas. only do this 3 times a week. it could dry out your skin.
HOPE IT HELPED!

Post By Angela!! (Guest Post)

Smoothe acne free skin

You only have to use:

1 cup of flour
1/4 of a cup of toothpaste
1/4 of a cup of baking soda
1 egg
1/4 of a cup of sugar
1/2 of a cup of soda of your choice(optional)
1/3 of a cup of water
1 teaspoon of olive oil (optional)

Mix until a creamy substance, if not creamy enough add a little more flour, keep on for at least 15 min or more, it really works it might not be appealing but it's wonderful in the end! xoxo!

Post By Kori (Guest Post)

Sweet Facial

This is so easy and does not take that long.
*1/4 cups Brown Sugar
*1-2 cups Milk
Stir in bowl (batter sould be thin)apply to face and rub in for one min. Let stand 15min. then wash of.

By:Brianna Worley

Post By Brianna (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I was reading on how to prepare for a facial & it says how you have to steam your face - but what I've heard is that you can get spider veins from this & I don't want to grow up with that .. anyway of preventing this ?

Post By Katrina (Guest Post)

A Quick Fix For Bad Skin

In the past I always spent lots of money on pricey skin products, but there is a simple way to get clear skin that is affordable and easy to fit into your daily routine! All you need to do is drink 1 glass of hot water mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice every morning. This really really works and I think everyone should try it! ;-)

Post By Aimee (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Mix oatmeal and cinnamon.

Post By liko (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

What I have found that works well for acne that anyone can make is to use this basil acne tonic. it is so easy to use!
all you need is:
water
basil leaves

Boil the water and add the basil leaves. Then let the water sit in the fridge for 30 minutes about.rinse your face with this it works.

Also...Chealsea, I used the face mask you posted and I loved it after one time using it. My skin was softer, brighter, and I could see some pimples going down in redness and size after just one use! It also made me hungry! Anyway I loved that mask THANK YOU!

Post By Jeannie <33 (Guest Post)

stop switching products

Once you start using a facial product do not switch. Your face gets used to it and over a couple weeks it will get better. If you switch products it will only make your problem worse. Trust me it has happened to me when I switched.

Post By holli (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

My acne isn't too too bad but obviously I'd rather have none. What I do is take a tea bag (something like chamomile or 'sleepy time') soak it in hot water, squeeze out the excess water and just lightly pat it around your face. it smells good, feels great, and I think it makes your skin look really healthy! :) Hope it helps you!

Post By nikki (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Get clearisil ultra it works really good for oily skin and all skins...proactive doesn't!

Post By Maddie (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

You can mix some wendy's pop(perfectibly coke}. Then add a little lemon zest, 1 tbs of vinegar, and some olive oil, Leave in all night and rinse with warm water. This really works, it might sound weird but it cures blemishes within that same day!

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

What the celebs use

Well, first of all, I am 13 and I have fairly mild acne. My mom would not allow me to use perscription acne drugs because she did not want all those unhealthy toxins in my body. So, after some reaserch, we found this product called LAVERA young faces. It is ALL organic and natural. So I thought "What do I have to lose?" I tried it and it did help! We also found that many celebs used it and had good results. It can be spendy though; around $100.00 at least for the cleansing gel, toner, moisterizer, and cover up. You can get it online, or at health stores. So, if you are one of those peoples that wants the healthiest for their skin I would definetly recomend LAVERA young faces. Thank you for reading my feedback and I hope you have the same success as I did.

Post By Ashtyn (Guest Post)

sumthing so simple

* egg(NOT THE EGG WHITE)
* honey (THE STIKYEST U CAN FIND)

first u mix the egg and the honey and then u put it all over ur face and wait about 10 20 30 or fourty miniuts then wash ur face with only warm water NOT hot it can damedge skin then u take ur cloth and scrub ur face BUT NOT HARD! itll work ull see!

Post By why. (Guest Post)

how to remove dead skin off your face

Rub some sugar on you're face until you have no more dead skin and then put you're favorite mask on you will feel fresh.

Post By camila (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

I love the toothpaste idea.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Need to try a strawberry, banana and chocolate facial. What ingredients do I need?

Post By ashley (Guest Post)

question

I just wanna know if you have oily skin and your starting to use the oatmeal mask is it ok to use oats instead of oatmeal?
What cleanser do you recommend me to buy to clear my skin because it is very oily! If you happen to answer my question please e-mail me at krazygurlcecilia AT yahoo.com! thanks =]

Post By Cecilia (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

It's really fun and feels good to make facial masks. Experiment with different types. We all have unique skin types, so one mask is going to work great for you and horrible for someone else. Once you find one that works for you, don't use it too much! You'll notice less and less change every time you use it! Keep experimenting. I guarantee you'll find one you like even more! Best wishes!

Post By H. (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Baking Soda has natural bacteria fighting properties which make it ideal as a facial cleanser. I mix about 5-6 tbs of baking soda with half tsp honey and a tsp or 2 of milk or water, enough to make a paste. The honey acts as a adhesive and it also has soothing properties. I add about 4-5 capsules of Vitamin E or it's healing properties. Test a small patch of your skin to make sure it doesn't burn before you do a full application. You can keep this in the fridge for two weeks. So, you can make a double batch and do you face every two weeks. This works best if your face is clean so, using a facial bar, gently wash and dry your face.

Apply the mask and rinse after 15-20 minutes. You may follow with a toner. I make one by mixing 4oz of Rose or Lavender Water,1tsp crushed lemon grass and 1/2 tsp ground ginger root. Shake and let sit 1/2-2 hours. Depending on the strength you need. If you have sensitive skin steep less time. Oily skin a little longer, strain. Test a patch of your skin before you do a full application. You can keep this in the bottle the water comes in. Keep it in the fridge for up to 8 weeks. The cool toner feels good on a freshly scrubbed face. This may not be a good toner for dry skin. Follow with a non comedigenic moisturizer. The only two I know of both work wonderfully: Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizer, you'll know it because it's yellow, and Mary Kay's Oil Free Hydrating Gel, its lavender. I prefer the Mary Kay, it gives me a glow. I hope you enjoy these recipes. They work well for me.

Post By Ms. Motley (Guest Post)

Baking Soda Mask

Baking Soda has natural bacteria fighting properties which make it ideal as a facial cleamser. I mix about 5-6 tbls of baking soda with half tsp honey and a tsp or 2 of milk or water, enough to make a paate. The honey acts as a adhesive and it also has soothing properties. I add about 4-5 caspules of Vitamin E or it's healing properties. Test a small patch of your skin to make sure it doesn't burn before you do a full application. You can keep this in the fridge for two weeks.

You can make a double batch and do you face every two weeks. This works best if your face is clean so, using a facial bar, gently wash and dry your face. Apply the mask and rinse after 15-20 minutes. You may follow with a toner. I make one by mixing 4oz of Rose or Lavender Water, 1tsp crushed lemon grass and 1/2 tsp ground ginger root. Shake and let sit 1/2-2 hours. Depending on the strength you need. If you have sensitive skin steep less time. Oily skin a little longer, strain. Test a patch of your skin before you do a full application.

You can keep this in the bottle the water comes in. Keep it in the fridge for up to 8 weeks. The cool toner feels good on a freshly scrubbed face. This may not be a good toner for dry skin. Follow with a non comedigenic moisturizer. The only two I know of both work wonderfully: Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizer, you'll know it because it's yellow, and Mary Kay's Oil Free Hydrating Gel, its lavender. I prefer the Mary Kay, it gives me a glow. I hope you enjoy these recipes. They work well for me.

Post By Ms. Motley (Guest Post)

Just...

1)Drink a lot of water!
Once waking up in the morning, the first thing to do is to drink a large cup of water. It is very vital as it flushes out toxins in your body. You may add a small slice of lemon into it for skin lightening purpose. Besides, drink at least 8 cups of water!

2)Make skin care a priority! Never be lazy and leave your makeups overnight. And just remember to cleanse,tone and moisture your face daily.

Just do it =) It's good for your body. Cheers

Post By Joey (Guest Post)

does oatmeal mean porridge

okay all of these sound fab but this is obviously American n i am english. so does oatmeal mean porridge coz thats what we have over her plz can some one help me coz i really wanna try it plzz thx x x

Post By dolliedaydream (Guest Post)

PIMPLE/BLACKHEADS

LADIES~ DO NOT USE THE PORE STRIPS.. while they take out the blackheads and clogged mucus in the skin.. they ALSO BREAK THE CAPILARY VEINS.. and YOU WILL see the effect this has on your skin in the next few years. Example.. biore or pond blackhead removal strips... THEY ARE A SCAM

They do not work as they say.. as i mentioned above.. .they rip the veins closest to the skin and tear your skin leaving marks in the future. Try getting a facial every 3 months.. or try olays daily facials.

Post By Esthetician Julia (Guest Post)

Homemade Facial Mask+blemishes

try this for your blemishes:
make sure your face is clean. get these round bandaids and dab the cotton part with olive oil and lemon juice mixed and place them exactly on you blemish. use it overnite for a week or until it fades away. you will notice ur blemish fade away from day 1
gd luck.

Post By alia (Guest Post)

Soft healthier looking skin ten minutes

i read one of the things on here and thought it wouldn't work so i adapted it to what i liked. makes skin radiant and healthier, and smooth! you'll love the smell too!

your going to need
3 tea bags
1 egg white
3 tsps of baking powder
4 tsps of maple syrup
2 tsps of butter
dash of milk

lightly whisk the egg white to a froth then split the tea bags and add the leaves to the egg, mix together, add the maple syrup and baking powder whisk again then add the butter and milk...whisk once more then put in fridge to set and rise.

take out of the fridge mix again (it will fall) taking a small amount rub all over your face and leave for ten minutes, try not to move your face. after take a damp flannel and wipe of, splash face with some warm water then cold. pat dry then leave for 10 mins and wipe face again. this leaving your face soft and silky...yes i have tried it! it works wonders onmy dry cracked face. once you have rinsed the residue the first time, your face will be red and blotchy when you have finished your face will be smooth and healthy looking!

Post By katheryn...uk (Guest Post)

sleepin' remedy

Drinking and eating heathy does work, but if you have mid to long hair, try wearing a hat to bed or a du rag. It stops dirt covering your pillow, reducing dirt on your face! :P

Post By lil miss perfect :p (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

Do not try the "cure for pimples" facial, when I was done I had two times as maney pimples as before! It was a nightmare to remove. My face is burning, the only good thing is that it leaves your face feeling like a babys bottom!

Post By Hannah (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

You will need:

1 tbl. of kitty litter
1 egg shell and all
1 tbl. of honey
4 tbl. of vinegar
3 tbl. of baking soda
1/2 tbl. of peanut butter

Mix it all together in a blender until creamy.
(trust us we tried it and it worked! have fun! =]

Post By lexie,MILLY, AND STEFY'S RECIPE (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

ok. for all the ladies out there who have problems with blemishes.I have the perfect solution. people usually say that toothpaste doesn't work, but it works really great. Just put a REAL toothpaste not gel and in about 3-5 days.No more ACNE!

Post By Angelina (Guest Post)

How to get rid of pimples?

My face is very bad. I have this three wash Clean and Clear trio that I use, but my face doesn't seem to be getting better after 3 weeks with it. I only get a couple of pimples but they never go away. I don't pop them and I drink lots of water and eat healthy. What am I doing wrong?

Post By Tara-Jane (Guest Post)

These masks

These sound so cool! I cant wait to try them out with my best friend Kathryn on our sleep over. Thank you so much.

Post By Abbigail (Guest Post)

RE: Homemade Facial Mask

These masks like really work and I hope that all of these work for you too!

P.S. They are great to make at sleep over parties too!

Post By carol jenny (Guest Post)

a little help

The best thing to do is probably keep your hair and hands off of your face and keep your face clean. Drink plenty of water (a lot of purified waters help) and try not to pop pimples! I know it's hard not to pop those annoying little things but try. NEVER 'pick' at pimples (especially on your forehead). I find that this helps clear your face without taking the risk of harming your skin.

Post By Guest (Guest Post)

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