Your Homemade Face Mask

7 Best Foods to Add to Your Homemade Face Mask

With so many face masks available these days, it’s hard to choose one that works great for your skin. The biggest downside of all those masks is the ingredients. I’ve tried tons of different face masks and I can surely say that even the most expensive mask can be bad for your skin, especially if it’s sensitive. Homemade face masks are great because you have more control over the ingredients and you know that these ingredients are healthy. Check out the list of the foods you can add to your homemade masks. They really do wonders for the skin.

1. Strawberries

Strawberries contain salicylic acid that can help fight acne. Strawberries are actually perfect for any homemade face mask. Just mash a few strawberries, apply the mixture to your skin, leave it for several minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water. Your skin will be glowing and gorgeous in no time.

2. Applesauce

Applesauce is not only for children, you can also use it in your homemade mask. Apples help boost the elastin and collagen in your skin and they help keep your skin looking fresh, healthy and young. Rub a blob of applesauce on your face and let it sit there for a few minutes. Wash it off. I also like mixing applesauce with some other ingredients to get all the benefits.

3. Coconut milk

Perhaps you use coconut milk in some baked goods, but did you know that it’s also beneficial for your skin? Coconut milk helps to deep clean your skin, making it soft, fresh and radiant. Although this milk is packed with fatty acids, it won’t make your skin look oily.

4. Avocados

Yes, you can add those tasty avocados to your homemade face masks. Due to their creamy flesh, avocados are simply perfect for masks. They are rich in essential fatty acids that help keep your skin hydrated and healthy. Avocados boast plenty of health benefits so it’s no wonder why they are so beneficial for the skin. Just mash one and apply it to your skin for a few minutes.

5. Egg yolks

Perhaps you have already heard that it’s important to eat egg whites, but what can you do with the yolks? Add them to your homemade face mask to clean your clogged pores and encourage better skin-cell turnover. Egg yolks are an excellent source of retinol that helps keep your oily skin under control and combat bacteria on your skin.

6. Sugar

It’s not recommended to consume sugar, but you can use it in your homemade face masks. In fact, white sugar is a good exfoliator that is better than any expensive store brands. Don’t use it plain though, and make sure you always combine it with olive oil. Gently massage into your skin, rinse with lukewarm water and enjoy a soft and fresh skin. This mask is also great for your whole body.

7. Papaya

You might be surprised to see papaya on this list, but it actually has a potent enzyme, papain, which helps stimulate collagen production and remove dead skin cells. Use papaya in your homemade face mask to get a soft, healthy and glowing skin. Pineapple and cantaloupe are also great sources of papain. If you don’t have papaya, you can use either pineapple or cantaloupe instead.
A face mask is one of the easiest ways to rehydrate and soothe your skin, while giving it that beautiful glow that makes you look younger no matter your age. What’s your favorite homemade face mask? Do you use any of the foods mentioned above in your masks?