edible face masks

Edible hydrating face masks

Commerical 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 10 face masks nourish skin, and are edible, too, meaning you don't have to worry about harming your skin with harsh chemicals:

Avocado Greek yogurt face mask

1. Avocado Greek yogurt face mask

This hydrating face mask is ideal for dry skin. Use it during the winter months 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
Papaya honey face mask

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
Banana baking soda face mask

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
Cucumber brown sugar face mask

4. Cucumber brown sugar face mask

This face mask is great for sensitive skin that often becomes red and irritated. After just one use, 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
Honey cocoa face mask

5. Honey cocoa face mask

This is another face mask that's ideal for sensitive skin. The flavonoids 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
Oatmeal lemon juice face mask

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
Butternut squash tea tree oil face mask

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
Olive oil lemon juice face mask

8. Olive oil lemon juice face mask

This hydrating and exfoliating face mask leaves your skin looking dewy and feeling 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
Cinnamon raw honey face mask

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
Pumpkin vinegar face mask

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!

References
  1. "10 Natural, Homemade Face Masks," Brit + Co, February 3, 2014.
  2. "8 Skin-Transforming Face Masks You Can Make Out of Food," Allure, January 3, 2017.
  3. "How to Make a Model-Approved DIY Pumpkin Face Mask," Allure, November 8, 2015.

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