Homemade Face Masks for Glowing Skin

Want that perfect summer glow all year long? Face masks are the best way to keep that natural, vibrant glow through every season. Applying a mask once a week will help dissolve dirt, tone your complexion, minimize pores, and hydrate dry skin. Give your face the TLC it needs to remain healthy, vibrant, and youthful with these homemade face mask recipes. All you need is a few household items for amazing results.

Tip: Before applying a mask to your entire face, test it on a small area of the skin to ensure you are not sensitive to it.

Moisturizing Avocado + Egg White Face Mask

Recipe courtesy of Dr. Karen S. Lee

This effective face mask combines three superfoods— avocado, egg white, and lemon.  Rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, avocado hydrates, softens and firms skin, while reducing redness and inflammation. Meanwhile, egg whites shrink pores and tightens and tones, as the lemon juice helps heal and brighten your complexion. When you combine these three ingredients in a face mask, you get a powerful remedy for dry, oily, or acne prone skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 egg white (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Combine the ingredients and use a whisk to mix well.

How to Use: Evenly apply the face mask to your clean face, avoiding the eyes. Let it dry for about 30 minutes; then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.

Soothing Honey + Banana Face Mask

Recipe courtesy of Sincerely, Kinsey

Treat your skin to this hydrating honey and banana face mask. The honey and banana work together to soothe dryness and irritation and replenish damaged and aging skin, as the cinnamon fights blemishes and opens clogged pores.

Ingredients:

• ½ banana
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Use a wooden spoon to mash the banana in a small bowl. Once smooth, mix in the honey and cinnamon.

How to Use: Apply the mask to your freshly cleaned face. Leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash with a simple facial cleanser or warm water and pat dry with a towel. Store the mask in a sealable container and refrigerate after use.

Revitalizing Greek Yogurt Mask

Recipe courtesy of Lauren Conrad

Beauty icon Lauren Conrad swears by this Greek yogurt face mask. The lactose enzymes in the yogurt act like a cleanser to remove impurities and nourish your face. Though optional, the probiotic helps rejuvenate and brighten your complexion. Together, the ingredients help reduce redness and fight breakouts.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 tablespoons cold, plain Greek yogurt
• 1 probiotic capsule (optional)

In a small bowl, split open the probiotic capsule and mix it into the Greek yogurt.

How to Use: Use a cotton ball to evenly apply the mask to your face. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.

For more ways to achieve healthy, radiant skin, visit our Skincare section!