5 Homemade Face Masks You Should be Adding to Your Winter Skincare Routine

From gentle exfoliating powers of a banana to the pore-tightening effect of egg white and more, aromatherapist and cosmetologist Pooja Nagdev shares some homemade face masks, just right for your winter skincare.

23 December, 2020

5 Homemade Face Masks You Should be Adding to Your Winter Skincare Routine

From gentle exfoliating powers of a banana to the pore-tightening effect of egg white and more, aromatherapist and cosmetologist Pooja Nagdev shares some homemade face masks, just right for your winter skincare.

Turmeric has been used traditionally to lighten the skin colour. Research has shown that curcumin has tyrosinase activity which prevents melanin synthesis and helps to decrease hyperpigmentation. The following ingredients are needed to make turmeric lightening mask.

1Turmeric, Yoghurt, Gram flour and HoneyTurmeric has been used traditionally to lighten the skin colour. Research has shown that curcumin has tyrosinase activity which prevents melanin synthesis and helps to decrease hyperpigmentation. The following ingredients are needed to make turmeric lightening mask.

¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon gram flour, 1 teaspoon yoghurt. Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Apply the paste to face and neck. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off and moisturize. This mask is recommended for skin hydration and removing pigmentation. It can be used by all age groups and even those with oily and sensitive skin type.

2990fedd0b1fa8d50ed91504ecd644af9.jpg¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon gram flour, 1 teaspoon yoghurt. Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Apply the paste to face and neck. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off and moisturize. This mask is recommended for skin hydration and removing pigmentation. It can be used by all age groups and even those with oily and sensitive skin type.

Egg whites help to tighten the skin and make it firm. Egg white Protein Mask is especially beneficial for acne-prone skin with open pores.

3Protein Mask – Egg White and Olive OilEgg whites help to tighten the skin and make it firm. Egg white Protein Mask is especially beneficial for acne-prone skin with open pores.

All you need: 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon oats powder. Mix all the ingredients and make a paste. Apply to face and neck and leave for 10 minutes till you feel it firming. Wash with lukewarm water for luxuriously soft skin. This mask may be applied once a week.

4egg.jpgAll you need: 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon oats powder. Mix all the ingredients and make a paste. Apply to face and neck and leave for 10 minutes till you feel it firming. Wash with lukewarm water for luxuriously soft skin. This mask may be applied once a week.

Spinach is enriched with Vitamins, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Phosphorous, Zinc, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids that help in repairing the damaged skin. To make a Spinach Mask, you would need the following ingredients.

5Spinach FaceSpinach is enriched with Vitamins, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Phosphorous, Zinc, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids that help in repairing the damaged skin. To make a Spinach Mask, you would need the following ingredients.

4 pieces of spinach leaves, 1 tablespoon oats flour, 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Take the ingredients and blend them in a blender to form a smooth paste. Apply it all over face and neck. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Pat it dry. This mask is suitable for all skin types.

61c5491434d5942dfbe4d5c68d88c1aa4.jpg4 pieces of spinach leaves, 1 tablespoon oats flour, 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Take the ingredients and blend them in a blender to form a smooth paste. Apply it all over face and neck. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Pat it dry. This mask is suitable for all skin types.

This is an amazing mask for dry skin. Kalonji seeds and Saffron can be pre-soaked in milk over 10-15 minutes so that they become soft and can be mixed using fingertips to form a paste.

7Kalonji and SaffronThis is an amazing mask for dry skin. Kalonji seeds and Saffron can be pre-soaked in milk over 10-15 minutes so that they become soft and can be mixed using fingertips to form a paste.

You need 7-8 kalonji seeds, 1 tablespoon full cream milk, 2 strands of saffron, ½ teaspoon of honey. Take the ingredients and mix them together to form a smooth paste. Apply it evenly over your face and neck. Leave it for 10-12 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. This mask helps bring a healthy glow to the skin.

8almond-powder-with-honey-and-saffron.jpgYou need 7-8 kalonji seeds, 1 tablespoon full cream milk, 2 strands of saffron, ½ teaspoon of honey. Take the ingredients and mix them together to form a smooth paste. Apply it evenly over your face and neck. Leave it for 10-12 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. This mask helps bring a healthy glow to the skin.

For this, you need ½ ripe banana, ½ teaspoon honey. Mash half ripe banana and blend honey to form a paste. Apply it on face and neck and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water to feel soft skin.

9Banana and HoneyFor this, you need ½ ripe banana, ½ teaspoon honey. Mash half ripe banana and blend honey to form a paste. Apply it on face and neck and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water to feel soft skin.

Please remember to close skin pores by applying a facial toner, floral water (hydrosol) or a moisturizer after you wash off the mask.

10rose-water-500x500.jpgPlease remember to close skin pores by applying a facial toner, floral water (hydrosol) or a moisturizer after you wash off the mask.

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