Edible hydrating face masks
Commercial face masks are often loaded with artificial ingredients that are hard to pronounce. But did you know you can create your own all-natural face masks using ingredients from your fridge? It’s true — these ten face masks nourish skin and are edible, too, meaning you don’t have to worry about harming your skin with harsh chemicals:
1. Avocado Greek yogurt face mask
This hydrating face mask is ideal for dry skin. Use it during winter to restore moisture, resulting in plumper skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoons plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
- Mash the avocado in a bowl, and then whisk in the Greek yogurt, olive oil, and honey
- Make sure all ingredients are well-blended
- Apply the mask to clean dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
2. Papaya honey face mask
This face mask is ideal for dull skin — the enzymes found in papaya act as a natural exfoliator, leaving your skin with a radiant glow.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed papaya
- 2 teaspoons raw organic honey
- 2 whipped egg whites
Directions:
- Mash up the papaya in a bowl, and then add raw honey and egg whites
- Mix all ingredients together until well blended
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
3. Banana baking soda face mask
This face mask helps to combat zits by deep cleaning pores, resulting in clearer skin when used on a regular basis.
Ingredients:
- 1 mashed banana
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Directions:
- Mash up the banana in a bowl, and then whisk in the baking soda and turmeric powder
- Mix all ingredients together until well blended
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
4. Cucumber brown sugar face mask
This face mask is excellent for sensitive skin that often becomes red and irritated. After just one use, your skin will feel softer with a more even complexion.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/4 cup organic milk
- 1 tablespoon raw, organic honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions:
- Puree the cucumber in a food processor
- Pour the pureed cucumber into a bowl
- Mix in the milk, raw honey, and brown sugar until well blended
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
5. Honey cocoa face mask
This is another face mask that’s ideal for sensitive skin. The flavanols found in cocoa powder sooth irritated skin, evening out skin tone.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
Directions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, raw honey, and cocoa powder until well blended
- Appy to clean dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
6. Oatmeal lemon juice face mask
This face mask works great on oily skin. The lemon juice removes excess oil while oatmeal soothes skin, leaving skin clearer and brighter.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
- Make sure the oatmeal is cooled
- Combine the oatmeal, egg, and lemon juice in a bowl until well blended
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
7. Butternut squash tea tree oil face mask
This unusual face mask works wonders on blemished skin. The tea tree oil fights blemishes, while the raw honey brightens skin.
Ingredients:
1 butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 4 drops tea tree oil
Directions:
- Cut up the butternut squash into chunks and puree it in a food processor
- Then add the honey and tea tree oil
- Blend together until well combined
- Pour the mixture into a bowl
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
8. Olive oil lemon juice face mask
This hydrating and exfoliating face mask makes your skin look dewy and soft.
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
- Juice the lemon in a bowl, removing seeds
- Whisk in the sugar and olive oil until well blended
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
9. Cinnamon raw honey face mask
This super easy face mask soothes irritated skin while evening out skin tone and texture.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons raw, organic honey
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Combine the honey and ground cinnamon in a bowl until well blended
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
10. Pumpkin vinegar face mask
This face mask is rich in antioxidants, which is great for mature skin. You’ll notice your skin is softer, brighter, and plumper after just one use.
Ingredients:
- 1 small pie pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoons organic raw honey
- 5 drops apple cider vinegar
Directions:
- Chop up the pie pumpkin and blend in a food processor until smooth
- Pour into a bowl and whisk in the egg, honey, and apple cider vinegar
- Apply to clean, dry skin
- Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water
- Follow up with your favorite moisturizer
Transform your skin the natural way
Ditch commercial face masks that are often loaded with artificial ingredients. Instead, reach for foods that are in your fridge and whip up your own all-natural face masks. Watch your skin become clearer, more radiant, and softer after each use. Achieving perfect skin is as easy as that! Pair these face masks with a high-quality skincare line like LaserAway Beauty to keep your skin in tip-top shape!