1. Style

Discuss in my forum

Readers Respond: Have You Tried Any Homemade Recipes?

Responses: 40

By , About.com Guide

Have you noticed a certain ingredient does wonders for your skin? Were you thrilled or disappointed with a homemade face mask? Weigh in here with your tips. Share Your Experiences

My Top 5 DIY Masks

Ok, so I'm only 13 but I have acne and have had it since I was only 10/11 years old! I have been using masks for a long time now, and I'm going to be honest with you it's not a 100% cure for acne/pimples but it really does help and leaves your skin feeling so smooth! My top 10 facial masks (DIY) -Egg whites + Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This is a good mask for oily skin but anyone can use it! (ONCE A WEEK ONLY) (Mix together and leave on your face for 20 minutes) -Cocoa + Honey Mask This is a smoothing hydrating mask! (Mix honey, hot chocolate/cocoa and milk or water and apply on face. Leave for 25 min) -Natural Yogurt + Oatmeal This is great for combination skin and leaves your skin hydrated and baby bottom smooth! (Mix together and leave on for 20-30 minutes) -Banana + Natural Yogurt Mask This is probably better for dry skin. (Mash up 1 banana and add natural yogurt. Leave on face for 15-20 minutes) -Strawberry mask Combination skin! (Mash up strawberrys and massage onto skin)
—Guest Robyn

Home made Facial Mask

an expired tea + honey + avocado its a increadible homemade facial mask
—Guest romyn

Tea Tree Oil Extract - good for acne

I have used face masks with tea tree oil extract - Facial Fresh face mask is good. My face feels very clean after using.
—Guest Rachel

olive oil

i have been using olive oil as a cleanser for my face for a few months. i did find this method on-line and added castor oil (75% olive oil to 25% castor oil). my skin is a combination of dry and oily. this has worked wonderful and my skin is usually soft - no dry patches and not as oily as before. it cleans off makeup really well and i'm not breaking out. i do not do any other scrubs or cleansers. it's simple, not expensive and works well.
—girlylamb

Oatmeal + Yogurt+ Honey Really works...

I have tried a mix of yogurt, oatmeal and honey after exfoliating and cleansing the skin...It makes your skin smooth and reduces the acne and looks you fresh.
—Guest jeni

An Old Asian Facial Method

Our family (passed from my mom) use an old Asian skin care method using Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera straight from the plant. Peel it, put in bowl, mash it and put it on skin. It does wonders to smooth wrinkles.
—Guest HealthyAnswers Girl

cilt maskeleri

Scrubs are great for getting rid of the dead skin. Try one prior to applying a face mask.
—Guest cilt maskeleri

Homemade Face Mask Recipes

I mix 2 teaspoons yogurt with 1 teaspoon honey. Leave it on for 15-30 minutes and rinse. There are many more simple ingredients we can use for homemade face mask I like to share in http://www.homemade-skincare-recipes/facial-mask-recipes.html
—Guest Yean

great mask for acne prone skin

2 teaspoons of natural yogurt + 2 teaspoons of lemon + 2 teaspoons of oatmeal (preferably grinded) + honey :>!!!!! it did wonders for me... i also used a bag of green tea with it as well
—Guest nekoo

stawberry grape

cut grape or strawberry rub over face test in a small area to see if allergic
—Guest prettyme

Toothpaste galore!

Aveeno skin brightening scrub Olay gentle foaming wash Neutrogena Acne stress control wash Kids crest toothpaste Clean and clean deep clean astringent
—Guest PartyGal

great

i think the oats and honey is great my face feel smooth
—Guest jean laney

luxury facial for fresh looking skin

1/2 over ripe banana, 1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp bio yogurt, 1 tsp soft brown sugar, mix all to a paste and rub on skin in circular motions to exfoliate, leave to sit on face for 10-15 and rinse with warm water and moisturize.
—Maariya

goodlook

I uses lemon + gliserine + rose water to fight dryness
—Guest Dr. Farah Deeba Bazmi

Sweet Java Detoxify Moisturize Exfoliate

Mix equal parts espresso (ground coffee) and honey. spread over face and leave on for 15 minutes, once a week. you won't believe how soft, bright and clean your skin feels! the honey is a natural moisturizer, there are detoxifying/antioxidant properties in the coffee and the grounds exfoliate. tastes great, too;) have used regular grind coffee, as well, and had the same results. i saw it on Dr. Oz and the dermatologists on the show gave it their seal of approval. i have sensitive, dry and combo skin and it is perfect for all areas. i absolutely love it! Mixed 1 Tbl of each into a small container with sealing lid and it's ready for my weekly scrub/mask.
—Guest catherine AK

Share Your Experiences

Have You Tried Any Homemade Recipes?

Receive a one-time notification when your response is published.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.