Homemade Face Masks

Easy, effective facial mask recipes for your skin type - nourishing, healing and deliciously aromatic!

With the right ingredients, homemade facial masks can be as effective as name brand masks, and you can customize your facial mask recipes to suit your skin's special needs.

Facial masks can tighten pores, stimulate circulation (and thus healthy skin growth), or deep moisturize your skin. Facial mask recipes with clay are great for cleansing and tightening, while recipes rich in natural plant oils are excellent for hydrating and repairing dry, aging or damaged skin.

Plus, they're a lot of fun to make, and they smell divine! Not to mention, when you use essential oils, you're also calming your nerves, lifting your mood and boosting your immune system. Bonus!

How to Use Homemade Face Masks

Homemade facial masks are easy to use: assemble your mask ingredients (creating a thick, spreadable paste) apply the mask to your face, and relax for 15 minutes while it works its magic. To apply the mask, simply spread it evenly all over your face, avoiding your eyes and mouth.

Use the time it takes for the mask to work on your skin as a "time out". Lie down, relax and just notice your breath or think happy thoughts. Make it a time to recharge your batteries - you'll be glad you did (and so will your family and friends!)

Choosing Clay for Your Homemade Face Masks

• French Green Clay
  Good for oily skin. Draws out excess oil, dirt and toxins. Boosts circulation and tones skin.
  Buy French green clay.


• Rhassoul Clay
  (Moroccan Red Clay) Excellent for very oily, acneic skin. Extremely powerful cleanser and detoxifier; boosts circulation and tightens pores. Do not use on dry or sensitive skin.
  Buy rhassoul clay.


• Fuller's Earth Clay
  Good for oily, acne-prone skin. Draws out excess oil, dirt and toxins. Can lighten or "bleach" skin.
  Buy fuller's earth clay.


• Bentonite Clay
  Good for oily skin. Draws out and traps dirt and toxins. Should be off-white in color (not pure white.)
  Buy bentonite clay.


• Kaolin Clay
  Also called white cosmetic clay. Best for normal, dry, mature and sensitive skin types. Does not absorb excess oils. White, pink or yellow in color (white is mildest.)
  Buy kaolin clay.

What Next?

Normal & Combination Skin: Simple Face Mask Recipe

Dry, Damaged & Mature Skin: Hydrating Facial Mask Recipe

Acne & Oily Skin: Homemade Acne Face Mask

Sensitive & Problem Skin: Gentle Face Mask Recipe

Or get the details on how to give yourself a complete homemade facial. Then round out your skincare routine with these other easy, natural homemade facial recipes.

Homemade Facial Scrubs

Homemade Facial Moisturizer

Facial Steam Recipes

Homemade Skin Toner Recipes

Homemade Facials
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