Whether you’re stressed out by impending finals or by the plan of having to spend a complete month at home with kids, parents and family members, chances are you are feeling the pressure of this time of year and your face is showing it.
The most vital thing to keep in mind is to practice self-care, both mentally and physically. The best way to take time for you and fake the look of having it all together is to do a DIY face mask. Grab a group of buddies and whip up some of our easy recipes for the perfect study break.
1 Quick Toning Mask with Egg White
Want your skin to feel fresh and toned? Though it is only temporary, this 1 ingredient will make your skin feel tones and tighter.
Ingredients
- One Egg Whites
Supplies: Fork and Bowl Instructions
- In a bowl, softly mix the egg whites to the desired solution and apply directly to face for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse, and notice the difference.
2 Hydrating Mask with Avocado, and Banana
The egg has proven to tone and tighten skin, but only for a short period. Bananas are natural to exfoliate, and they’re soft on the skin. Avocados are hugely known to hydrate skin, but it also aids with exfoliating.
Ingredients
- Avocado
- Egg
- Banana
Supplies: Fork, Bowl, Knife
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix one egg, one mashed banana, and half avocado.
- Mix all until smooth.
- Now apply to your face for 20 minutes then rinse.
3 Fight Redness with Oat Mask
Have you tried to vanish red marks with concealer? Use this easy face mark to help fight against skin redness.
Ingredients
- Oat
- Milk
- Water
Supplies: Spoon, bowl, and pan
Instructions
- In a pan mix half cup of oat, half a cup of water and a half cup of milk
- Add one tablespoon of honey.
- Cook on the mid flame for only five minutes, then let it cool down, and apply just for 10-15 minutes.
4 Orange Blossom Scrub For Body
We added an amazing bonus scrub recipe to show love to rearrange your juicy skin. The sugar exfoliates and reduces dead skin cells, while anise seed naturally softness and tones. The fresh orange blooms oil not only smells very good but also locks in moisture. It is even rumored to fight anxiety! Jojoba oil has huge anti-inflammatory substances that help chapped and chafed skin.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Coarse Sugar
- 1 Pinch Anise Seed
- 10-15 Drops of Orange Blossom Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Jojoba Oil
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until the consistency becomes smooth.
- Apply all over in a circular motion to wet skin while in the shower.
- Rinse the scrub off with warm water and pat skin dry with a clean towel.
- Don’t forget to moisturize with lotion!
5 Blueberry Mask
This mask is best for irritated skin. Blueberries are very high in antioxidants that help the production of collagen, leaving your skin firm and smooth. Vitamin E found in the oil of almond helps protect your skin against Ultra Violet rays, while the strong fatty acids retain moisture and cure chapped skin. Adding a a small amount of calamine will put additional healing substances to help itchy skin. You are guaranteed to experience like your best self after implementing this DIY mask!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Blueberries
- 1 Tbsp. Sweet Almond Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Calamine Powder
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until the consistency becomes smooth.
- Apply to a clean, dry face. Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse the mask off with warm water and pat skin dry with a clean towel.
- Don’t forget to moisturize!
Store your leftover or surplus of face mask and jars, and can make lovely gifts when stored in mini or mason jars.