Homemade Facial Mask Recipes
Homemade Face Masks You Can Make in Your Kitchen at Home
Homemade facial masks save money. But besides the fact that money is getting tight in today's American household, homemade facial masks are often better for your skin then their store-bought chemical counter parts.
Plus, making your own homemade face masks isn't very hard, especially with these facial mask recipes. There are now over 50 homemade facial masks on this page a large and original collection that has been in the internet for over 14 years. Try them and your skin will be glowing and feel great! No matter what your skin type, we have homemade facial mask recipes for you. Be sure to check which facial masks are good for your skin type and then see the list for that specific type.
How to Give Yourself a Homemade Facial
Giving yourself a facial is a rejuvenating experience that you will want to have weekly, so schedule some time in each week to spend on just yourself and your beauty regiment, including time for a facial. There are ways of giving yourself a facial that are better than others, so follow our steps here and give yourself some great face time!
- Take off jewelry, including earrings. Some of the chemicals in natural substances do not blend well with metals, so you are better safe than sorry.
- Clear your hair off of your face with a headband or scarf. In college we use to cut the bottoms of old t-shirts, twist to double them and voila! Instant headband you don't mind getting dirty with facial muck.
- Wash your face so that there is no makeup left behind.
- Follow the instructions to the tee… timing is often everything with facial masks, so set a timer.
- Enjoy the time, sit back and relax.
I've tried to mark the facial mask recipes with the type of skin it is for, I hope this will help you decide which ones to make. Be sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients before using the homemade facial masks you have created. You can test out a face mask by using it as directed on the back of your ear first.
One of the best reasons to make your own facial masks is because you can normally find the ingredients right in your home - or at a quick trip to your grocery store. There are relatively easy and inexpensive to make, especially compared to the cost of facial masks you get in specialty beauty shops. Many spas used their own formulas and facial recipes similar to the ones below. The next best reason to make your own is that you don't have to go out to use it. Creating your own spa at home and enjoying it adds to the stress-free relief of these facials.
Please remember that not all facial masks recipes are for every skin type. You will need to read through a recipes and decide if this is the facial mask for you based on your knowledge of your own skin type and problem areas.
Homemade Face Masks for Oily Skin Type:
Use the following mask recipes for acne prone or oily skin.
Apple Zinger Mask
Use this facial for acne prone oily skin.
Apple and Cucumber Facial Mask
Clean and refresh your face with this mask.
Banana and Sugar Facial Scrub
The banana will nourish your skin as the sugars gently exfloiate.
Brewer's Yeast Facial Mask
This facial recipe will help clear up the oily parts of your face. It is not meant to be used as an all over mask.
Carrots and Honey Facial Mask
Use this facial mask on normal to oily skin.
Egg Whites and Lemon Facial Mask
Oil skin types will love how well this mask will work for them. Cleans pores and helps prevent and get rid of black heads.
Grapefruit Facial Mask
This facial mask is great for oily skin.
Lemon Facial Mask
Lemon is an astringent that will clean your skin.
Lemon Lime Facial Mask
Clear your pores with this moisture keeping mask that has extra fizz.
Lemon Tomato Mask
Use this on oily skin. The acid in the tomato and lemon work on acne and blackheads.
Simple Apple Facial Mask for Oily Skin
The simple apple and egg white mixture will help clean and nourish oily skin and can help with acne.
Strawberry Lemon Mask
This mask is excellent for oily skin.
Tomato with Potato Flour Facial Mask
This mask is excellent for oily skin, the acid in tomatoes will give your face a good cleaning.
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Homemade Face Masks for Acne Treatments and Prevention:
Acne Tonic with Basil
This facial is more 'wet', so be sure to wear a towel around your neck.
Simple Apple Facial Mask for Oily Skin
The simple apple and egg white mixture will help clean and nourish oily skin and can help with acne.
Aspirin Facial Mask
Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory which is important when it comes to treatment of acne and other skin problems. An aspirin facial is simple to make and its benefits are real.
Balancing Facial Mask
This facial is for those who are experiencing a problem with their skin, like problem acne and rosacea. The fat in the cream and the salt helps to heal,while the flour thickens the mask.
Banana and Honey Facial Mask
The banana and honey mask will both clean your skin of anti-toxins and nourish your face.
Clean Green Facial Mask
This mask is to clean and heal problem skin.
Milk and Lime Peel Facial
This facial is a peel that will help clean your pores and prevent acne.
Egg Whites and Lemon Facial Mask
Oil skin types will love how well this mask will work for them. Cleans pores and helps prevent and get rid of black heads.
Papaya and Green Mud Facial Mask
Cleans out the pores and heals problem skin.
Tomato with Potato Flour Facial Mask
This mask is excellent for oily skin, the acid in tomatoes will give your face a good cleaning.
Deep Cleaning Cat Litter Facial Mask
Made with 100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter and natural lemon juice.
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Homemade Face Masks for Dry Skin Type:
Use the following mask recipes to moisturize and firm dry skin.
Apple and Carrot Facial Mask
The apple, carrot and olive oil mixture in this homeade facial mask is good for noraml skin and will nourish dry skin.
Autumn Apple Facial Mask
The benefits of this facial mask recipe doesn't have to be just in the winter. Great to get your skin glowing again but take it easy if your skin is already dry.
Avocado and Carrot Facial Mask Recipe
This is a rich cleaning and moisturizing mask for normal to dry skin types.
Avocado and Almond Facial Mask
Another nourishing avocado facial for you to try.
Avocado and Banana Facial Mask
Rich and wonderful is how this mask feels.
Avocado and Olive Oil Facial Mask
The nourishing attribuites to this facial maks cannot be measured if you have dry skin. You'll love how your face feels when you are done.
Avocado and Egg Yolk Facial Mask
This face mask is made to clean and moisturize.
Banana and Vitamin E Mask
The vitamin e in this homemade mask will help heal the skin.
Brown Sugar and Milk Mask/Scrub
Brown sugar will exfoliate your skin as the milk moisturizes it.
Chocolate Facial Mask
This moisturizing mask smells so good you'll be tempted to eat it rather than wear it.
Chocolate Facial Mask #2
Yummy Chocolate flavoring and great for the skin too!
Classsic Milk Mask
This mask is excellent for dry skin.
Cranberry Facial Mask
This mask will exfoliate your face and add mositure. Great for Holidays!
Egg Yolk and Honey Facial Mask Recipe
Egg yolk is wonderful for facials for dry skin types, but is good for most skin types.
Egg Yolk, Honey and Olive Oil Facial Mask
The combination of egg, olive oil and honey makes a wonderful facial mask for dry skin types.
Egyptian Facial Mask
Your skin will glow after applying this rich facial.
Exfoliating Banana Facial Mask
This banana facial mask will exfoliate the dry skin on your face as it nourishes and cleans your pores.
Moisturizing Beer Egg and Yogurt Facial Mask
The yeast in the beer helps to clean your skin while the yogurt and egg moisturize it.
Oatmeal Chocolate Facial Mask
The cheese, oatmeal, chocolate and honey make this a wonderful moisturizing facial mask.
Rosewood Exfoliating Mask
This mask is excellent for exfoliating dead skin.
Simple Apple Facial Mask for Dry Skin
The simple apple and olive oil mixture is noursihing to dry skin.
Soothing Mask
Use this on irritated skin, like a sunburned face or shoulders.
Yogurt Walnut Scrub
The nuts exfloiate old dry skin while the yogurt sooths.
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Homemade Face Masks for Normal Skin Type:
Avocado and Carrot Facial Mask Recipe
This is a rich cleaning and moisturizing mask for normal to dry skin types.
Banana, Honey and Yogurt Facial Mask
This facial mask tastes as good as it works. Use half and eat the other have of this recipe.
Cornmeal Facial Scrub
If you really need a facial scrub, this one works wonders.
Green Honey Facial Mask
Tightens and refreshes the face.
Honey and Ricotta Cheese Facial Mask
Both the honey and the fat in the cheese nourishes your face. They make a wonderful combindation for a facial mask recipe.
Soothing Strawberry Scrub
Use this on normal or combination skin.
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Homemade Face Masks for Combination Skin Type:
Apricot and Yogurt Facial Mask
Add a youthful glow to your skin with this facial.
Banana Avacado Mask
This mixture with exfoliate and nourish your skin at the same time. Great for combination skin.
Blueberry Facial Mask
Tones and mositurizes skin. Great for dry skin and smells divine.
Brewer's Yeast Facial Mask
This facial recipe will help clear up the oily parts of your face. It is not meant to be used as an all over mask.
Cornmeal Facial Scrub
If you really need a facial scrub, this one works wonders.
Honey Almond Facial Mask
Exfoliates and tightens the skin.
Honey Orange Facial Mask
Tightens and softens skin as it cleans your pores and smells wonderful while doing it.
Orange Yogurt Facial Mask
This facial cleans pores and nourishes.
Papaya Facial Mask
A wonderful and easy to make mask.
Soothing Strawberry Scrub
Use this on normal or combination skin.
Sugar Cookie Facial Scrub Mask
Get a healthy glow to your skin by using this fun and festive facial scrub.
Sugar and Spice Facial Scrub Mask
This facial mask doubles as a scrub.
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Homemade Face Masks for Any Skin Type:
Anti-Aging Facial Mask
This mask will help tighten your skin as it refreshes you with aroma-therapy.
Apple and Honey Facial Mask
The honey will tighted as the apple cleans your pores.
Apple and Sour Cream Facial Mask
The apple acts like an astringent while the cream moisturizes.
Apple and Carrot Facial Mask
The apple, carrot and olive oil mixture in this homeade facial mask is good for noraml skin and will nourish dry skin.
Apricot and Milk Facial Mask
You can revitalize your skin with this moisturizing, healing facial mask.
Avocado Facial Mask
This is one of those masks that leave your skin very soft to touch.
Banana Oatmeal Mask
Bananas have fruit acids that help slough off dead skin, this facial energizes the complexion and makes your face feel great!
Cornmeal Facial Scrub
If you really need a facial scrub, this one works wonders.
Cucumber and Yogurt Facial Mask
Cucumber always revives, and it does in this recipe too.
Cucumber Mint Facial Mask
Enjoy the cooling feeling of this cucumber facial as the mint works on your skin like an antiseptic.
Egg Yolk and Honey Facial Mask Recipe
Egg yolk is wonderful for facials for dry skin types, but is good for most skin types.
Firming Peach Facial Mask
This is a firming facial mask that will tighten your skin and give it a glow.
Fountain of Youth Facial Mask
The benefits of the Vitamin E in this maks will give your skin a youthful glow.
Honey and Ricotta Cheese Facial Mask
Both the honey and the fat in the cheese nourishes your face. They make a wonderful combindation for a facial mask recipe.
Firming Peach and Honey Mask Recipe
This facial is wonderful for firming your skin and it will give your skin a glow.
Herbal Facial Mask
Tightens the skin and smells wonderful.
Holiday Aroma Facial Mask
Facial masks for the holidays are created to be enjoyed during the season, but can be used all year around. Breath in the aroma of the holidays as you enjoy the benefits of this facial mask.
Nourishing Face Mask
Does your face need a nourishment break? Try this mask.
Oatmeal Mint Facial Mask
Refresh your face with this mask, the oatmeal will nourish and clean your pores as well.
Orange Yogurt Facial Mask
This facial cleans pores and nourishes.
Papaya Facial Mask
A wonderful and easy to make mask.
Peachy Facial Mask
Perfect for a summertime refreshing skin care day.
Pineapple Dream Facial Mask
Yummy face mask that will tighten and nourish your skin.
Pumpkin and Olive Oil Facial Mask
Pumpkin is a natural antioxidant. It is also said to have wrinkle-fighting properties that help to prevent aging, containing vitamins C, E, and A that will cleanse and hydrate the skin.
Refreshing Cucumber Facial Mask
Need to make your face feel good after a long day at work, try this facial recipe.
Soothing Mask
Use this on irritated skin, like a sunburned face or shoulders.
Strawberries and Cream Facial Mask
A great weekly facial mask.
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Homemade Face Masks Made with Clay for Deap Cleaning:
100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter is made from the bentonite clay. This is the same ingredient that high priced spas use to make their muds and specialty clays for face and body masks.
Soothing Kitty Litter Facial Mask
Made with 100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter and aloe vera.
Deep Cleaning Cat Litter Facial Mask
Made with 100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter and natural lemon juice.
Basic Cat Litter Facial Mask
Made with 100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter.
Clear Thinking Kitty Litter Facial Mask
Made with 100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter and rosemary and other oils.
Papaya and Green Mud Facial Mask
Cleans out the pores and heals problem skin.
Sleepytime Kitty Litter Facial Mask
Made with 100% natural clay, unscented, cat litter and lavendar and other oils.
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Christmas and Holiday Homemade Face Masks:
Sometimes you just want to try something differenet during the holidays. These facial scrubs, masks and other recipes will make your holiday special.
Autumn Apple Facial Mask
The benefits of this facial mask recipe doesn't have to be just in the winter. Great to get your skin glowing again but take it easy if your skin is already dry.
Holiday Aroma Facial Mask
Facial masks for the holidays are created to be enjoyed during the season, but can be used all year around. Breath in the aroma of the holidays as you enjoy the benefits of this facial mask.
Pumpkin and Olive Oil Facial Mask
Pumpkin is a natural antioxidant. It is also said to have wrinkle-fighting properties that help to prevent aging, containing vitamins C, E, and A that will cleanse and hydrate the skin.
Sugar Cookie Facial Scrub Mask
Get a healthy glow to your skin by using this fun and festive facial scrub.
Sugar and Spice Facial Scrub Mask
This facial mask doubles as a scrub.
