Making facial masks

Face masks are a great way to address a variety of skin issues, like acne and dryness. Figure out what your skin needs and create an all-natural mask to pamper those issues away! Diana Yerkes. Use organic yogurt for its anti-inflammatory effects.

Add hydration back into rough, dry skin with this moisturizing mask. And thanks to soothing ingredients, like honey and yogurt, your skin will feel incredibly soft and plump—if a little sticky. Just rinse well around the hairline. If you're searching for a brighter, more glowing complexion—and why wouldn't you be? The enzymes in the papaya are a natural exfoliator, so they go to work sloughing off dead skin cells, while the honey and egg white bind the mask together. If you have mild to moderate acne, you might want to incorporate this mask into your regular routine. And while the turmeric powder wards off acne-causing bacteria, the baking soda absorbs the excess oil in your skin.

Many people are wary to use store bought face masks due to the chemicals used in the products. Other issues, like animal testing, may discourage you from a store bought mask. You can make face masks from a variety of natural ingredients. Some you can find in your own kitchen and others must be purchased at health food stores. Experiment with a variety of natural face masks until you find a mask that works for you.

There isn't much a good face mask can't cure. 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. We have a refreshing face mask tutorial coming at you tomorrow made with TMR Colloidal Silver and activated charcoal. Helps to detox and purify.