They’re just as amazing at taking the stress out of a crappy day in the office as they are at banishing unsightly parched patches, minimising pores and zapping blemishes.
But instead of raiding the Selfridges beauty hall for your next mask fix, you might want to look a little closer to home.
Yep, we’re talking the contents of your fridge.
Trust us on this one, because humble ingredients like yoghurt boasts exfoliating properties on par with heaps of skincare products, while honey is brilliant at busting spot-causing bacteria and cacao powder a great glow-booster – hello, supermodel skin.
So whether your new Saint Laurent ankle boots have left you more out of pocket than you had planned for, or you simply just fancy getting creative in the kitchen, here are the best and most spa-worthy homemade face masks to whip up right now.
Just try not to eat them…
9 Home-Made Face Mask Recipes
1.DIY Face Mask Recipe To… Target Hyperpigmentation
If you’re not keen on throwing every acid and vitamin in the book at your pigmentation, then founder of inclusive wellness platform thy.self, Chloe Pierre, has got you sorted with her DIY face mask recipe that targets just that.
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 tbsp of fresh turmeric/ turmeric powder (juiced or pressed)
1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
add water to make to paste
1 tbsp of honey or 1/2 a beaten avocado if you’ve used juiced turmeric
HOW IT WORKS:
‘My go-to face mask recipe uses small amounts of fresh turmeric and lemon juice to pinpoint hyper pigmentation,’ explains Pierre. ‘Turmeric as an ingredient has been clinically proven to address hyperpigmentation, reduce skin irritation and wrinkles over the course of at least 4 weeks. It’s worth noting turmeric originates from India and South Asia. It is a member of the ginger family.’
Simply mix up, apply to specific areas (wear gloves to protect your hands) and leave on for 3 minutes before rinsing off. Repeat at least twice a week for five weeks to see results.
