DIY Face Masks

Directions:

            Whisk the egg white with the honey until it is combined and appears frothy. Once that is complete, add the ground oats until you achieve a pasta consistency. With a brush or your hands, smear the paste on your face, avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes and wash it off with warm water!

Benefits of this Mask:

Egg Whites: Egg whites are known to shrink large pores, prevent acne and avoid sunburns or blisters. Due to egg whites' ability to shrink large pores, this prevents bacteria from entering the skin and cause acne. Its texture also layers your skin and protects it from sunburns and blisters.

Honey: Honey has a variety of natural antioxidants and anti-microbial properties which protect, repair and prevent skin from damage.

Oats: Oats have a variety of properties which aid the skin, including: treating acne, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, natural cleansers and removing dead skin cells.

Directions:

            Begin by mashing the avocado in a bowl until it is smooth throughout. Continue by adding the plain yogurt, olive oil and honey until the mixture is well combined. Apply the mask on your face, staying away from your eyes and mouth. Keep the mask on for 10-15 min and then wash it off with warm water.

Benefits of this Mask:

Avocado: Avocados smooth texture holds deeply nourishing and hydrating properties which is essential for individuals with dry skin. Its properties also aid in reducing fine lines, and boosts skin's immunity to stress and environmental factors.

 Honey: Honey has a variety of natural antioxidants and anti-microbial properties which protect, repair and prevent skin from damage.

Plain Yogurt: Similar to avocado, the primary benefits that plain yogurt provides the skin is its nourishing properties. It gives the skin a boost of moisture while reducing fine lines, blemishes and dark circles.

Olive Oil: Olive oil has a variety of benefits for the skin, acting as an antioxidant, antibacterial, and moisturizer.  Its antioxidant properties prevent the skin from premature aging, while the antibacterial content improves the skin's ability to heal and fight infection.

Image References:

Honey and Eggs: https://www.thekitchenmccabe.com/2013/11/14/diy-brightening-and-tightening-face-mask/

Avocado: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/266244/honey-avocado-face-mask/

Oily Skin Mask: https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/blog/the-best-diy-face-masks-for-oily-skin-37562.html

Dry Skin Mask: https://www.allure.com/gallery/homemade-face-mask-recipes