Homemade Facial Mask Recipe for Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin

Whipping up a facial mask using everyday ingredients from the kitchen is simple and can be done quickly

. Using a homemade mask once or twice a week is cost effective and gives the skin a break from harsh chemicals found in many skin care products, particularly those that target acne. For instance, cucumber juice is a soothing and healing aid to the irritation that acne products can cause.

Things You'll Need

1/2 cup finely ground oatmeal

1/2 ripe apple

1/4 cucumber

2 tablespoons milk

Kitchen blender

Instructions

Cucumber-Apple Mask

1

In a blender, finely grind 1 cup or more of regular oatmeal down to 1/2 cup.

2

Chop the apple and cucumber into chunks and put into a blender with the rest of the ingredients.

3

Blend to a smooth paste and apply evenly to clean skin, keeping clear of eye area. Let it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing well with lukewarm water. Follow up with a few splashes of cold water.

Apple-Honey Mask

4

Grate 1 medium sized apple finely and mix in 5 tbsp of slightly heated honey.

5

Apply evenly to clean skin, staying clear of the eye area and let sit for 10 minutes.

6

Rinse well with lukewarm and then cool water.

Pumpkin Mask for Oily Skin

7

Combine 1 cup pureed pumpkin, 1 egg white beaten to soft peaks and 1 tsp honey.

8

Spread evenly over face, avoiding the eye area and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

9

Rinse with lukewarm and then a few splashes of cool water.

Gentle Egg White Mask for Oily Skin

10

Combine 1 egg white whipped to a foam and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice.

11

Apply to face, avoiding eye area. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then apply a second layer.

12

Sit for another 20 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. Finish off with a splash of cold water. This mask acts as a temporary face lift in addition to removing excess oil.

Tips & Warnings

Homemade mask varieties are unlimited. Learn which ingredients are good for a particular skin condition and put together your own version.

A good everyday mask for all skin types is plain honey. Spread a little on and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with warm and then cool water.

Use egg white as a spot remedy. Pat onto individual pimples and let sit overnight. Rinse well in the morning. The egg white acts as a gentle exfoliate and cleanser.

Enjoy this time and use it to relax while the mask does its work. Lie down and think about 

something pleasant.