Summer can be a challenging season for the skin, especially if you live in hot and humid areas or spend a lot of time outdoors. Heat, sun and sweat can cause a range of problems, from dryness and irritation to acne and sunburn. To keep the skin healthy during this time of the year, you need to take extra care and provide it with additional hydration, protection and nutrition. An easy and fun way to do this is by using homemade face masks.
Check out these seven easy homemade masks that you can try and enjoy the benefits of self-care.
Cucumber Aloe Vera Face Mask: Mash half a cucumber and mix it with 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This mask is great for soothing and hydrating sunburned or irritated skin.
Yogurt and honey face mask: Mix 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This mask is great for hydrating and soothing the skin.
Green tea and lemon face mask: Prepare a cup of green tea and let it cool. Mix 2 teaspoons boiled with the juice of half a lemon. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This mask is great for brightening and refreshing the skin.
Mint and Cucumber Face Mask: Blend half a cucumber and a handful of fresh mint leaves. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This mask is great for cooling and refreshing the skin.
Face mask with oats and yogurt: Mix 2 tablespoons of oats with 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This mask is great for softening and hydrating the skin.
Face mask with Aloe Vera and coconut oil: Mix 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This mask is great for hydrating and soothing the skin.
Strawberry and honey face mask: Squeeze 4-5 strawberries and mix with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. This mask is great for brightening and softening the skin.
