Facial Masks for Any Skin Type.



Apricot and Milk Facial Mask.
A moisturizing and healing mask to revitalize the skin.
1/2 cup of dried apricots; chopped
1/2 cup of warm water
1 tablespoon dry milk powder; powdered creamer works too
1 tablespoon honey; more if runny
Preparation: Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Application: Apply to the face and leave on for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.
Avocado Facial Mask.
A skin-softening and nourishing facial mask.
1/2 Avocado
Preparation: Mash avocado until it becomes smooth and easy to apply for a facial mask.
Application: Apply evenly to your face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water or soft wash cloth.
Banana Oatmeal Mask.
To soften and invigorate dull-looking complexion and help to prevent skin troubles.
1 medium to large-sized ripe Banana
1/3 to 1/2 cup oatmeal (depends on the size of the banana)
Preparation: Mash the oatmeal into the soft peeled banana a little at a time. Continue until all of the oatmeal is moistened.
Application: Apply to your face evenly, leaving it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water or soft wash cloth.
Cornmeal Facial Scrub.
To exfoliate, soften, and brighten dry and dull-looking skin.
Cornmeal
Water
Preparation: Mix cornmeal with enough water to make a paste.
Application: Apply to skin in a circular motion. Allow to dry and rinse off with cool water.
Cucumber and Yogurt Facial Mask.
To soothe and invigorate tired and dull-looking skin.
1/2 cucumber
1 tablespoon yogurt
Preparation: Puree cucumber and yogurt in a blender.
Application: Apply to your face evenly. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water or soft wash cloth.
Egg Yolk and Honey Facial Mask.
To firm and moisturize dry skin.
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon whole milk or cream
Preparation: Blend all of the ingredients together. If you find it is runny and another teaspoon of honey.
Application: Apply the mixture evenly to your face. Leave on for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.
Firming Peach Facial Mask.
A firming facial mask to tighten and give skin a youthful glow.
1 ripe peach
1 egg white
1 teaspoon full-fat yogurt
Preparation: Puree all ingredients in a blender.
Application: Apply to freshly cleaned face and leave on for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.
Honey and Ricotta Cheese Facial Mask.
To deeply nourish the skin.
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
Preparation: Warm the honey to make it smooth and runny and easier to blend. In a small bowl, combine all of then ingredients.
Application: Apply the facial mask evenly to your face and neck. Leave on for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Firming Peach and Honey Mask.
To firm and tighten sagging skin and brighten dull-looking complexion.
1 medium peach
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon yogurt
Preparation: Boil the peach until soft and can be mashed. Blend with honey and yogurt.
Application: Apply to the face and leave on for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.
Nourishing Face Mask.
To deeply nourish tired and stressed skin.
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond oil
1 tablespoon Half-and-half cream
Preparation: Combine the ingredients to make a paste.
Application: Apply to your face evenly. Leave on for about 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Orange Yogurt Facial Mask.
To remove clogged impurities from pores and nourish the skin.
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
Juice of 1/4 of an orange
Preparation: Stir all ingredients in a bowl to create a paste.
Application: Smooth the mixture onto your face and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Tip: This facial mask offers both a cool and relaxing sensation. The invigorating scent of orange also makes this facial mask best to indulge in if you are feeling sluggish.
Facts: The yogurt will cleanse and nourish the skin, while the orange's Vitamin C and AHA help to improve the skin's natural cell regeneration process.
Papaya Facial Mask.
To whiten and smooth the skin.
1 ripe Papaya
Preparation:Peel and remove the seeds of papaya. Chop into pieces and drop into food processor. Puree until papaya is of the consistency of baby food.
Application: Use 1/2 tablespoon for each facial.
Tip: Keep leftovers in a baggie in the fridge.
Facts: Research shows that it is one of the best non-abrasive masks that you can use. It contains a strong enzyme from papaya, called Papain, which dissolves oil and dead skin cells.
Peachy Facial Mask.
To refresh your skin, especially during the summer.
1 soft medium peach; fork mashed
1 tablespoons honey
Oatmeal
Preparation: Mix all ingredients into an empty bowl thoroughly to get a uniform lotion consistency.
Application: Apply to freshly-cleaned face and leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.
Refreshing Cucumber Facial Mask.
To refresh your tired and stressed skin, especially after a long day.
1 tablespoon full-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon cucumber, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation: Puree all ingredients in a blender.
Application: Apply to freshly cleaned face and leave on for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.
Soothing Facial Mask: To heal irritated skin, i.e., sunburned face or shoulders.
1 part plain yogurt, chilled
1/2 part old fashioned oatmeal
Optional: 2 drops essential oil - Jasmine
Preparation: Stir ingredients together in a bowl. Add jasmine essential oil.
Application: Apply to area and leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat dry.
Strawberries and Cream Facial Mask.
A great weekly facial mask to revitalize, clear, and moisturize the skin.
4 to 5 very ripe medium-sized strawberries
2 teaspoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon honey
Preparation: Puree strawberries, cream and honey together in a blender.
Application: Apply to your face evenly. Leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water or soft wash cloth.
Facial Masks with Clay for Deep Cleansing.
100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter is made from the Bentonite Clay, which helps to purge out the toxins and other impurities that are trapped within the pores. This is the same ingredient that high-priced spas use to make their mud and specialty clays for face and body masks.
Soothing Kitty Litter Facial Mask.
For deep-cleansing and soothing the skin.
4 tablespoons of cat (kitty) litter
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
Warm water
Preparation: In a bowl, blend together the aloe vera gel and the kitty litter. Add water a bit at a time and continue stirring until you have made a paste.
Application: Apply the facial evenly to your face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Important note: Please be sure that you are not allergic to aloe before making this particular facial mask recipe.
Deep Cleaning Cat Litter Facial Mask.
To deep-cleanse, tone, and reduce the greasiness in oily skin.
4 tablespoons of cat (kitty) litter
Juice from 1 small lemon
Warm water
Preparation: In a bowl, squeeze the lemon juice over the kitty litter. Add water a bit at a time and stir until you have made a paste.
Application: Apply the facial mask evenly to your face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Facts: This facial mask offers you the deep-cleansing effect of cat (kitty) litter and the excellent purifying and pore-refining effects of lemon juice, which is a natural astringent that will clean oily skin.
Basic Cat Litter Facial Mask.
A basic clay facial mask to deep-cleanse the skin.
4 tablespoons of cat (kitty) litter
Warm water
Preparation: In a bowl, combine kitty litter clay and stir in water a bit at a time until you have made a paste.
Application: Apply the facial mask evenly to your face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Clear Thinking Kitty Litter Facial Mask.
A deep-cleansing facial mask with essential oils that help to clear your mind and help you think things through while it works on your skin.
4 tablespoons of cat (kitty) litter
Warm water
1 drop of Peppermint essential oil
2 drops of Rosemary essential oil
2 drops of Lavender essential oil
Preparation: In a bowl, combine kitty litter clay and oils, then stir in water a bit at a time until you have made a paste.
Application: Apply the facial mask evenly to your face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Important note: Peppermint oil can be harsher on dry skin, please test your skin type first.
Sleepytime Kitty Litter Facial Mask.
Deep-cleansing clay facial mask that promotes good sleep..
4 tablespoons of cat (kitty) litter
Warm water
3 drops pure essential Lavender Oil
2 drops Chamomile essential oil
Preparation: In a bowl, combine kitty litter clay and oils, then stir in water a bit at a time until you have made a paste.
Application: Apply the facial mask evenly to your face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Facts: This is a great facial mask to use before going to bed, it removes the dirt and toxins that are embedded within the pores while the essential oils of lavender and chamomile provide a lingering scent that helps to relax your mind and promote a good night’s sleep that helps to prepare skin for thorough rejuvenation.