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8 DIY Face Mask Recipes You Can Make at Home

October 16, 2020 by Katie Wells
Five DIY Face Mask Recipes from food
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  • Why Make a Homemade Face Mask?
  • My Favorite DIY Face Mask Recipes+−
    • 1. Very Basic Face Mask(s)
    • 2. Tropical Mask
    • 3. Pumpkin Spice Face Mask Recipe
    • 4. Chai Mask
    • 5. Guacamole Mask
    • 6. Cool Cucumber Mask
    • 7. Matcha Tea Face Mask
    • 8. Chocolate Face Mask
  • Buy Instead of DIY?
  • After Mask Routine

For those of us who aren’t able to escape to a spa for relaxation on a daily basis (or even occasionally), these do-it-yourself face mask recipes are a great solution for giving skin a nourishing, moisturizing boost.

Even better, they are all made from completely non-toxic ingredients… in fact, you can eat most of them and have them at your fingertips in your kitchen already!

Why Make a Homemade Face Mask?

There are many quality natural skincare options these days (I’ll link to my favorites at the end of this post), so why make your own?

Bottom line, it’s convenient, inexpensive, fun to do, and these DIY masks really work! Not to mention you know exactly what’s in them (without reading tricky ingredient labels).

My Favorite DIY Face Mask Recipes

You can’t go wrong with these simple, inexpensive recipes:

1. Very Basic Face Mask(s)

Bentonite clay is something I keep around for a wide range of DIY recipes. Use some bentonite clay or kaolin clay and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to face in a circular motion until face is covered. Let dry and use a warm, wet washcloth to remove.

Another great basic face mask is just one ingredient… honey! You’ll be amazed at how soft a simple honey mask will leave your skin. If you have sensitive skin or are just short on time, try it!

Good for: All skin types

2. Tropical Mask

In my opinion, this is the only good use for a banana, one of my least favorite foods (putting it mildly!). Mash one banana with 1 tablespoon of honey and mix until it forms a smooth paste. Apply to face and allow to stay on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well.

Good for: Dry skin

3. Pumpkin Spice Face Mask Recipe

I love everything pumpkin, so why not put it in a face mask? Pumpkin contains vitamins and minerals that are great for skin like vitamin C, vitamin A, and zinc. It also contains enzymes and antioxidants that create an effect similar to an alpha-hydroxy treatment.

Mix pureed pumpkin, honey, bentonite clay, and a little cinnamon following this recipe and apply. Guarantee you’ll want a pumpkin latte brewing for right after!

Good for: Mature skin

4. Chai Mask

For a delicious smelling mask that also gently exfoliates, mix 1 tablespoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Rub on face and let sit 20 minutes. Remove with a washcloth and warm water. (Note: some people react to cinnamon or nutmeg on skin. Test a small amount on your inner arm before using.)

Tip: Double the batch and use as sweetener in a cup of chai tea!

Good for: Oily or normal skin

5. Guacamole Mask

For dry skin, mash 1/2 of a ripe avocado with 2 tablespoons of honey and apply to the face. Let sit 20+ minutes and rinse well.

Good for: All skin types, especially dry skin

6. Cool Cucumber Mask

This one is especially great for oily or inflamed skin. Blend 1/2 of a cucumber with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of bentonite or kaolin clay. Add additional clay if needed to create a paste. Apply to face and leave on for 20 minutes.

Remove with a washcloth and warm water.

Good for: All skin types, especially cooling for acne-prone skin

7. Matcha Tea Face Mask

Matcha tea is a powdered green tea and the same properties that make it beneficial for drinking are great for the skin! Just add a little honey to make an antioxidant matcha tea mask to reduce inflammation, even skin tone, and increase skin elasticity.

Again, I highly recommend making a matcha tea latte to go with your spa experience!

Good for: Acne or redness-prone skin

8. Chocolate Face Mask

I saved the most delicious for last! Honey, cacao powder, and chocolate combine to make this moisturizing and toning chocolate face mask. Theobromine in the cacao stimulates blood flow to the skin for a natural glow and according to studies even protects from sun damage.

Buy Instead of DIY?

If you fall in love with these natural face mask recipes and are ready to splurge in this department, I highly recommend Alitura’s Natural Clay Mask. It’s the purest formula I’ve found and leaves my skin baby soft with significantly smaller pores and fewer breakouts. It’s like combining the benefits of all of these recipes into one!

After Mask Routine

After using a facemask, a sea salt spray or 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar diluted in 1 cup of cool water work as great toners to lock in the effects.

I find that these all work best in combination with the oil cleansing method for completely natural skincare.

Ever used a face mask made from food? How did it work for you? Share below!

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Reader Interactions

Discussion (51 Comments)

  1. Dan

    February 20, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    My skin never be clean. Sometimes I don’t know how I treat it. Now days looks more tired skin. Advise please!

    Reply
  2. Antigoni

    December 18, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    i would like to try this. should i do the facemask first, and then do the oil method right afterwards? or better not to do these on the same day? thank you!

    Reply
  3. Aime

    October 1, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I use a teaspoon of honey and a half teaspoon of baking soda one to two times a week. It exfoliates and takes care of my blackheads better than anything I have ever used! My skin feels clean, soft and smooth after! I follow it with the sea salt spray!

    Reply
    • Angela

      March 18, 2014 at 6:58 PM

      Do you do this as a scrub or a mask?

      Reply
      • Amanda Park

        March 7, 2015 at 7:21 AM

        i did a whole spa day with this so i would like to thank you!

        Reply
  4. Lisa

    September 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I started using egg white as a facial mask when I was about twelve. It’s great! I love the clean, tight yet soft feeling afterward.

    Reply
  5. Sara

    September 17, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Just what I have been looking for!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  6. elaine

    September 17, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I’ve got a banana that needs to be used and I think I’ve found the perfect use!

    Reply
  7. Venus

    September 17, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Is it wrong that this made hungry more than it made me want to put on a mask? Haha these sounds so yummy 🙂 I’m sure my skin would love it too

    Reply
  8. Liz

    September 16, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    These look great, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  9. Amanda

    September 16, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I’ve never diluted my ACV that much. I usually do about 2parts raw ACV to 1/2 part filtered water and 1/2 part witch hazel. Works like a charm. My skin has never been so clear!

    Reply
    • adrianne collins

      September 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

      What is ACV?

      Reply
      • Gena Crow

        September 22, 2013 at 3:21 PM

        Apple Cider Vinegar 🙂

        Reply
        • adrianne collins

          September 22, 2013 at 9:23 PM

          Thanks! I’ll have to give that a try. My skin recently started breaking out. Again! After baby no. 2 was done nursing. So, now I’m looking for natural ways to clear it up!

          Reply
  10. Robyn Guthrie

    September 16, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I am definitely going to have to try the tropical mask!

    Reply
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