Facemask Recipes You Can Make with Household Ingredients

November 26, 2021

If you’re dealing with any of the following skin types, then a facemask recipe may be right for you.

Dry
Oily
Acne or blemish-prone
Sensitive
Mature
Sun-damaged skin

From clay masks to gel masks to sheet masks, at-home face masks work by using ingredients your skin loves. When applied to the face, these ingredients are kept in close contact with the skin on your face so they can start working to benefit you. You might even have some of the ingredients you need in your home already! Here are three facemask recipes you can make with household ingredients.

3 Facemask Recipes You Can Make With Household Ingredients

Oats + Honey + Avocado Face Mask

This is a moisturizing face mask that anyone can use, but it is especially good for those with dry skin looking for extra hydration. To make this face mask, just combine one tablespoon of honey, a handful of oats, and half a mashed avocado; if you don’t have an avocado, you can substitute three tablespoons of milk. Once combined, apply to the face for 15 minutes. This mask benefits from the properties of oatmeal that include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and skin protective qualities; the avocado helps to soothe and moisturize the skin, and the honey has humectant.

Yogurt + Honey + Turmeric Face Mask to Promote Even Skin Tone

This mask uses the lactic acid in yogurt to gently exfoliate the skin, the honey has moisturizing properties, and the turmeric helps to even pigmentation and reduce swelling. Mix one tablespoon of plain yogurt with one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of turmeric and apply to the face for about 15 minutes.

Banana + Baking Soda + Turmeric Facemask for Acne-Prone Skin

With the soothing properties of turmeric, along with the skin-turnover promoting properties of bananas from vitamin A, and the oil-absorbing properties of baking soda, this face mask is great for those with oily or acne-prone skin. Just combine one mashed banana with a half teaspoon of baking soda, and a half teaspoon turmeric powder and apply to your face.

Face Mask Products

And when you aren’t in the mood to whip up your own at-home face mask, keep some of these face masks from Miessence and Trace Minerals Research on hand.

Purifying Mineral Mask by Miessence

For those with oily and problem skin, try the Purifying Mineral Mask from Miessence. The Purifying Mineral Mask is a natural and organic face mask made with essential oils and herbs like natural green clay, echinacea, lavender essential oil, plantain extract, tea tree essential oil, witch hazel, and more. In addition to regular cleansing, clay masks like the Purifying Mineral Mask go beyond surface cleansing, going deep within the skin to help remove toxins and impurities so they can be washed away. The result is skin with a smoother, clearer, less oily, and more supple complexion. Be sure to follow clay masks with skin conditioner and moisturizer to prevent dehydration.

Rejuvenating Mineral Mask by Miessence

While the Purifying Mineral Mask is formulated especially for those with oily and problem skin, the Rejuvenating Mineral Mask from Miessence is made for those with aging or sensitive skin in mind. The Rejuvenating Mineral mask uses natural ingredients like white clay, chamomile flower extract, nettle extract, lavender essential oil, ylang ylang essential oil, and more. The white clay helps provide a deep clean beyond your skin’s surface, and the rest of the ingredients work together to help firm, tone and refine your skin - all with gentle, all-natural ingredients.

Bentonite Clay by Trace Minerals Research

For those looking for spa-quality clay with endless applications, try Bentonite Clay from Trace Minerals Research. The 16-ounce container of Bentonite Clay contains enough clay for 10-15 facials. Once or twice a week, simply mix this spa-quality clay with water or raw apple cider vinegar, stir into a paste, and apply a thin layer to the skin for about 20-30 minutes. That’s all the time you need with this powerful clay face mask that supports tightening and toning the skin, providing a deep pore cleansing, sloughing off dead skin cells to promote skin turnover, removing impurities, cleansing, conditioning, and soothing your skin for an easy spa-quality at-home facial experience. What are your favorite facemask recipes you can make with household ingredients?

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About the Author

Leslie Benson

A Midwest-raised journalist and content marketing specialist living in Nashville, Tennessee, Leslie has been a natural health advocate for over 10 years. She is the Senior Content Marketing Manager of Renew Wellness Brands, which is the parent company of NHC. When she’s not at the local farmers’ market, you can find her writing songs and snuggling with her pets.