We all know how multipurpose coconut oil is and it is widely used in a number of beauty recipes, home-made or commercial. A lot of us tend to fear using this ingredient in our skin care routine specially for the face having known that the oil is moderately comedogenic with a rating of 7. Though it is comedogenic, it is not going to clog your pores if you do not have sensitive skin or skin that gets clogged easily. If you have sensitive skin that is prone to breaking out and gets comedones and clogged pretty easily, it is the best decision to stay away from coconut oil. If it suits you and works well for your skin type, hear I have listed some amazing recipes of face masks with coconut oil that you definitely need to try out –
FACE MASKS WITH COCONUT OIL:
Moisturizing Mask
To make a hydrating mask, a combination of coconut oil and banana can work wonders, especially if you have severely dry to dry skin. Simply add a tablespoon of raw organic coconut oil to 3 to 4 tablespoons of mashed banana and mix it really well. Apply this on your facial skin and neck and let it sit for 10 minutes before you wipe it off. Wash your face with the forming cleanser and pat dry.
Hydrating Mask
Did you know that a combination of fresh cucumber juice and coconut oil can intensely hydrate your skin and make it plump and soft? If you have combination to oily skin or even dry skin, this mask can work for you. To make this mask, grate fresh cucumber is to extract at least 2 tablespoons of fresh juice. To this juice, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and mix it. Add in a tablespoon of commercial aloe vera gel and mix it well until it emulsifies. Apply this on your facial skin and neck and let it sit for 15 minutes before you wash it off.
Anti-pigmentation Mask
If you have pigmentation, coconut oil can help lighten it to some extent with continuous usage and it also keeps your skin glowing and healthy. Add a teaspoon of wild turmeric to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mix it well. Let it sit on the countertop for 15 minutes to activate. Apply this on your facial skin and neck concentrating on areas where you have pigmentation. Let it sit for 15 minutes and wipe it off. Use a foaming face wash and pat dry.
Anti-acne Mask
Did you know that coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can clear your skin if it suits you? To make an anti-acne mask, simply add few drops of tea tree essential oil (optional) and 1 teaspoon honey to few tablespoons of coconut oil and mix it well. Massage this on your facial skin for a few minutes and let the oil sit for 10 minutes. Wipe it off and use a forming face wash.
Anti-tan Mask
A combination of coconut oil and orange peel powder can help lighten suntan to a great extent. To make this anti-tan face mask, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of dried orange peel powder to 1/4 cup of organic coconut oil. Mix it well and keep it infused for one week. Strain the oil out and apply it on your facial skin. Let it sit for 20 minutes before you wash it off. Store the prepared oil in an easy to use container and use it 2 to 3 times in a week.
Nourishing Mask
To make a skin nourishing face mask, mix together 2 tablespoons of mashed avocado pulp, a tablespoon of whole wheat flour and enough coconut oil to make a paste. Apply a thick layer on your facial skin and neck and let it sit for 20 minutes before you wash it off.
Skin Glow Mask
Did you know that coconut oil can add an instant glow to your skin and make it look radiant and healthy? Here is how you can use coconut oil to add skin glow. Mix together equal quantities of raw and organic coconut oil and sweet almond oil. Massage this oil on your facial skin and neck for five minutes and let it sit for additional 10 minutes. Wipe it off and follow up with the foaming face wash.
Detoxing Mask
A combination of bentonite clay and coconut oil can make a great detoxing face mask. It helps remove all the toxins from the skin and keep your skin clear. Simply add enough coconut oil to bentonite clay powder to make a spreadable paste. Apply this on your facial skin and neck and let it sit for 10 minutes before you wash it off.
NOTE-
- Always patch test before using coconut oil in your skincare routine. Since it is comedogenic, it may not suit your sensitive skin. If coconut oil has worked for you in the past and work well with your skin, go ahead and freely use these face masks.
- You need to incorporate these face masks in your regular skincare routine for a pretty long time for it to work.
- Use organic ingredients for best results.
