5 Best DIY Face Masks You Can Try Today

We all want flawless, baby looking, smoooth skin. But how does one achieve this without becoming increasingly overwhelmed by stepping foot inside Sephora? 

Make your own. 

These natural shrinking treatments are toxin-free and can be made with products you most likely have in your kitchen right now... Let’s get started, shall we?

Pumpkin Papaya Mask: Great for unclogging pores

What you’ll need:

2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
1/2 cup diced fresh papaya
2 teaspoons fresh, organic coffee grounds
1 teaspoon Purity Restorative Facial Oil or jojoba oil
Directions:

Mix pumpkin and papaya in a food processor on low until evenly combined.
Whisk in facial oil and coffee grounds until smooth and evenly dispersed.
Apply to face and neck, then leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.

Orange & Honey Facial Mask: Acne prevention and tissue regeneration

What you’ll need:
½ cup raw honey
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (the more pulp, the better)
1 tablespoon sea salt

Directions:

Mix honey and orange juice to form a paste. If needed, add more honey to thicken.
Apply to dry, clean skin and leave on for about 15 minutes.
Rinse well with lukewarm water.

Green Tea Facial Mask: Reduce acne and enlarged pores

What you’ll need:

1 tablespoon green tea powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients.
Apply the paste over your face–avoiding your mouth, eyes, and eyebrows.
Massage the paste for 1 to 2 minutes in slow circular movements.
Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash off.

Cinnamon and aloe vera facial mask: Great for removing those pesky blackheads

What you’ll need:

1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1⁄4 cup aloe vera gel

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients together.
Apply the paste over your face–avoiding your mouth, eyes, and eyebrows.
Rub the paste over the face for one minute, in slow circular movements.
Leave on for ten minutes then wash off with lukewarm water.

Turmeric Facial Mask: 

Brighten and tighten pores to reduce inflammation

What you’ll need:

1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon manuka honey
1 teaspoon organic extra virgin coconut oil

Directions:

Mix together to form a paste.
Spread evenly on face and keep on for 30 minutes.
Rinse with warm water and a gentle cleanser

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