Making your own homemade facial masks isn't very hard, especially with these facial mask recipes. Try them and your skin will be glowing and feel great. Be sure to check which facial masks are good for your skin type. I've tried to mark the facial mask recipes with the type of skin it is for, I hope this will help you decide which ones to make. Be sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients before using the homemade facial masks you have created. You can test out a mask by using it as directed on the back of your ear first.

One of the best reasons to make your own facial masks is because you can normally find the ingredients right in your home - or at a quick trip to your grocery store. There are relatively easy and inexpensive to make, especially compared to the cost of facial masks you get in specialty beauty shops. Many spas used their own formulas and facial recipes similar to the ones below. The next best reason to make your own is that you don't have to go out to use it. Creating your own spa at home and enjoying it adds to the stress-free relief of these facials.

Strawberry cream honey mask is also very helpful in extracting excess oil from your face. Mix five ripe strawberries with a spoon of honey and milk cream. Allow it to dry for 20-30 minutes. Wash with warm water. Only honey facial mask can also be used on oily skins. Wash your face with warm water and then apply honey and allow it to dry. Rinse your face with warm water. Later on use cold water so that skin pores get closed

Papaya masks prove useful for exfoliating skin. The papaya mask help in removing the dead skin cells from your face. To make the papaya mask, peel the papaya, remove the seeds from it and mix it well with a blender to make a paste and apply it on your face. Leave it for 15 minutes or till it becomes dry. Wash your face with warm water. Apply moistures on your face after washing your face.

For normal skin
For those of you who have normal skin you can make face packs mixing either clay or white kaolin powder along with cornflower, oats and one beaten egg white. A drop of geranium oil should be added to this mix and then mixed well to form a paste, which can be then be applied and left for a few minutes and then washed off. Regular application of this homemade face pack would give you radiant skin.

For dry skin
Fruits that are rich in water and vitamins make for good face packs for those who have dry skin. You can make a paste of papaya or peach and leave it for around 20 minutes and then wash your face. The result would be fresh and youthful skin. You can also use a paste of mashed avocado or banana too for application on dry skin for similar results.


For oily skin
For those of you who have oily skin, you can make a homemade face pack made out of apples and honey. Make a paste of one table spoon of honey with two peeled apples. The paste should be applied and washed after 20 minutes. Also try making a paste of a fully ripe tomato. These homemade face packs can give you a glowing look in a matter of minutes.

For glowing skin
In order to have glowing skin you can make face masks using honey, sandalwood powder and a ripped banana. The banana is mashed and then honey and sandalwood powder are added and worked into a thick paste. Facial packs from this mixture are known to give a natural glow to dull skin.

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For wrinkled skin
Almonds should be soaked in milk overnight and then ground into a paste. A little bit of milk is added when making the paste. The face pack is rich in Vitamin A which helps in moisturizing the facial skin while milk helps in cleansing the skin naturally, adding luster to your skin.

For skin blemishes
A simple homemade facial can be prepared using honey for removing skin blemishes. Natural honey is gently massaged all over the face and then left for around a few minutes. You can wash your face with cold water after 10 minutes or so. This homemade face pack helps in clearing blemishes on the face.

For facial pores
A homemade facial which is found effective against enlarged pores can be prepared using orange and lemon juice. Both the juices are mixed and then applied all over the face with gentle and upward strokes. This facial mask helps in improving the condition of large pores.

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