DIY Face Mask Recipes for Natural, Vegan, Plastic-Free Skincare

 On a tight budget this month? It doesn’t mean your skincare routine has to suffer. An at-home-spa treatment made with ingredients you can easily find at your local supermarket or health store, can still mean soft, nourished & hydrated skin. 

For a variety of skin types, these DIY face mask recipes are a perfect way to nourish your skin without breaking the bank. Raid your kitchen, make and use the mask fresh. Don't forget the cucumber slices and Do Not Disturb sign!

1. Oatmeal & Almond Milk Soothing Mask

Best for: Sensitive or irritated skin
Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oatmeal
• 1 tbsp almond milk
• 1 tsp maple syrup

1. Blend or grind oatmeal into a fine powder.
2. Mix with almond milk and maple syrup to form a paste.
3. Apply to your face for 10-15 minutes, then rinse gently with lukewarm water.
   Benefits: Calms redness, soothes irritation, and hydrates sensitive skin.

2. Avocado & Coconut Oil Hydrating Mask

Best for: Dry or mature skin
Ingredients:

• ½ ripe avocado
• 1 tsp coconut oil

1. Mash the avocado until smooth.
2. Add coconut oil and mix well.
3. Apply to your face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
   Benefits: Deeply moisturizes and nourishes dry, flaky skin.

3. Charcoal & Aloe Detox Mask

Best for: Oily or acne-prone skin
Ingredients:

• 1 tsp activated charcoal powder
• 1 tsp aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp water or rosewater

1. Mix all ingredients into a smooth paste.
2. Apply to your face and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
   Benefits: Clears impurities and soothes inflamed or acne-prone skin.

4. Cucumber & Coconut Yogurt Cooling Mask

Best for: Combination skin
Ingredients:

• ½ cucumber, blended or grated
• 2 tbsp coconut yogurt

1. Combine cucumber and yogurt until smooth.
2. Apply to your face for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
   Benefits: Refreshes and hydrates while balancing oil levels.

5. Turmeric & Maple Syrup Brightening Mask

Best for: Dull or uneven skin tone
Ingredients:

• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional for oily skin)

1. Mix all ingredients into a smooth paste.
2. Apply to your face and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
   Benefits: Brightens dull skin and helps even out skin tone.

6. Green Tea & Rice Flour Exfoliating Mask

Best for: Normal to oily skin
Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp cooled green tea
• 1 tbsp rice flour
• 1 tsp agave syrup

1. Mix ingredients into a paste.
2. Gently massage onto your skin and leave for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
   Benefits: Exfoliates dead skin cells and rejuvenates the skin.

7. Pumpkin & Agave Glow Mask

Best for: Normal or dull skin
Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp agave syrup
• A pinch of ground nutmeg (test for sensitivity)

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
2. Apply to your face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
   Benefits: Enhances radiance and gently exfoliates.

8. Strawberry & Coconut Cream Refreshing Mask

Best for: Oily or acne-prone skin
Ingredients:

• 3 ripe strawberries, mashed
• 1 tbsp coconut cream

1. Mix until smooth.
2. Apply to your face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
   Benefits: Gently clarifies and softens the skin.

9. Aloe & Rosewater Hydrating Gel Mask

Best for: Dehydrated or sun-exposed skin
Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp rosewater

1. Combine aloe vera and rosewater.
2. Apply a thin layer to your face for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
   Benefits: Soothes and rehydrates tired or sun-exposed skin.

10. Banana & Oat Flour Nourishing Mask

Best for: Dry or sensitive skin
Ingredients:

• ½ ripe banana, mashed
• 1 tbsp oat flour (blend oats to make flour)
• 1 tsp olive oil

1. Mix ingredients into a smooth paste.
2. Apply to your face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
   Benefits: Softens and nourishes dry or flaky skin.

Let us know which recipe you tried!