It is always said that you are what you eat and it is definitely true. What you put inside your tummy needs to be pure and healthy for you to look and feel healthy. Did you know that these pure and natural ingredients that are super healthy when consumed are also healthy when applied topically on your skin? There are so many food stuff in your kitchen that are pure and super effective when used as face masks. I absolutely love using pure natural ingredients and foods directly on my skin right from the kitchen! Here I have compiled my top 10 favorite face masks you can make out of food –
TOP 10 FACE MASKS YOU CAN MAKE OUT OF FOOD:
Okra
Okra or ladies finger is a great skincare ingredient. It has anti-inflammatory and skin polishing effect. Okra adds a reflecting glow and makes your skin super soft and plump. It is also infused with essential vitamins that nourish the skin. All you need to do is boil some okra and blend it until it forms a smooth sticky paste. Apply it on your facial skin and neck and massage for five minutes. Let the residue sit for 5 to 10 minutes and wash it off.
Avocado
Avocado contains essential fatty acids and it is super moisturizing. If you have dry and flaky skin or if winter has taken a toll on your skin, using an avocado face mask can instantly make your skin soft and heal dry patches. All you need to do is blend fresh avocado pulp until it is creamy and use it as a 20 minute facial mask.
Yogurt
Yogurt contains lactic acid bacteria that helps balance skin pH and adds a beautiful glow. Also helps even out skin tone and makes your skin super soft. You can apply a thick layer of greek yogurt all over your facial skin and wash it off after 20 minutes. If you wish, add in some honey for added benefits.
Milk
Milk works for all skin types and it also helps even out skin tone. You can massage some chilled milk on your facial skin and let the residue dry. Sleep with it and wake up to beautiful glowing skin. Also use milk in your home-made face masks instead of using filtered water.
Tomato
Tomato contains vitamin C and it helps even out skin tone and fight blemishes. It also adds a reflective glow to the skin and helps polish. You can cut a tomato into half and massage it on your facial skin for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse of the residue and follow with a regular skincare routine. For an exfoliating effect, you can dip the tomato and rice flour before massaging.
Potato
Potato has anti-pigmentation properties that helps even out skin tone and lighten dark spots and pigmentation on the skin. It is also great for dark circles. You can cut a thin slice of potato and rub it on your facial skin and then let the residue sit for 10 minutes. Wash it off and pat dry. If you have dark circles, you can cut a very small section of the slice and place it under your eyes for 10 minutes.
Rice
Rice is quite known for its skincare benefits and one of the most popular ways to use rice is in the form of fermented rice water or rice flour. You can mix together rice flour and rose water to make a 20 minute facial mask. To make fermented rice water, simply infuse rice in water for 24 hours and strain. Use this fermented rice water as a toner or facial mist. Helps even out skin tone, adds glow and exfoliates gently.
Banana
Banana works just as avocado and has great skin moisturizing properties. Contains potassium and essentials vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin and keep it healthy. Simply mash a banana and use it as a 20 minute facial mask. You can also add in some honey for added benefits.
Papaya
Papaya contains ‘papain’ which is a very potent enzyme that nourishes the skin and keeps it glowing and plump. Makes your skin super soft and smoother. You can mash some papaya pulp until it is creamy and lump free and use it as a 20 minute face mask. You can also rub papaya slice on your face directly and let the residue sit for 20 minutes before rinsing of.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin nourishes the skin and improves its texture. Moisturizes and makes skin super smooth and glowing. You can blend some pumpkin pulp to make a smooth paste and massage it on your facial skin. Let the residue sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off.
NOTE-
- Always patch test before hand to make sure that these ingredients do not cause any allergic reactions.
- Use organic ingredients for best results.
- Stick to a routine for a longer period for it to show any result.
