Homemade Face Masks



Citrus fruits especially lemon are toning, astringent and antiseptic. Good for normal to oily skin.

Strawberries, apples and cucumber soften skin and reduce oiliness.

For dryer skin, bananas and avocado nourish.

Kiwi and paw paw are packed with good skin enzymes.

Egg yolks are nourishing, while egg whites tighten skin.

Milk and yogurt are full of natural enzymes that are great for the skin.

Honey is full of goodness to nourish skin. It is also healing.

Mash some strawberries and apply directly to the skin for a toning mask.

For dry skin mash either an avocado or banana and apply to skin. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse off with water.

Mix 1tsp of honey with some fine oatmeal and a little almond oil (olive oil just as good) to the consistency of a smooth paste. Smooth on and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Beat 1 egg yolk with 2 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of honey until thick. Spread over face and leave to dry – about 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

For dry skin mix together 2 egg yolks, 2 tbsp glycerine (buy it at the chemist or health food store) and 1 tbsp of cream. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.

Mix together mashed cucumber, yogurt and oatmeal for a refreshing mask.

Try yogurt and honey, yogurt and lemon, yogurt and turmeric, yogurt and eggwhite.

Mix together some banana yogurt and honey. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse. Eat the rest while you’re waiting.

Beat an egg white until stiff. Add 1 tsp honey and leave until dry. Rinse off with cool water.

For a facial scrub, try plain sugar or add sugar to one of the masks. For a gentler option use oatmeal instead. Avoid scrubs if you have acne.

Try witch hazel (found at the chemist) as an alcohol free toner

Try pure aloe vera juice to sooth skin.

For the eyes the old cucumber slices work wonders or keep your used tea bags for a refreshing eye pad. Try camomile tea bags for the eyes.