‘Do it yourself’ - The Non-Toxic Facemask Formulas Your Skin Deserves!

While living in this grim situation; we chose to do what we do best, taking care of your beauty needs. Sneha Jain, Owner, Bay Leaf Salon & Spa, Mumbai has shared this light-read article which is a must for all who love their skin (PS. Who doesn’t?); listing down the ‘Do it yourself’ Non-Toxic facemask formulas. These tips will help you retain the health of your skin amidst the lockdown with ingredients you can find at home.

Formula #1 –

Ingredients:

• ½ Ripped Mashed Avocado
• 1 tbsp Plain Yogurt
• 1 tbsp Honey

Know Like Pro - Healthy fats and also chlorophyll of Avocados to reduce inflammation, water to hydrate, Vitamin E to promote softness and prevent wrinkles, and gentle fibers that can also help a natural mask made from avocados stick together.

Yogurt contains lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, that dissolves dead skin cells. When topically applied to the skin, a velvety yogurt face mask will help moisturize, fight acne, prevent premature aging, relieve sunburn, and reduce discoloration

Formula #2 –

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp Raw Oats
• 1 tbsp Honey
• ½ Mashed Banana

Know Like Pro - Oatmeal can soak up the excess oil on your skin and help treat acne. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells. Oats also contain compounds called saponins, which are natural cleansers. They remove the dirt and oil that clog the pores and exfoliate the skin.

Formula #3 –

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 Freshly Squeezed Lemon
• 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder

Know Like Pro - Oatmeal can soak up the excess oil on your skin and help treat acne. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells. Oats also contain compounds called saponins, which are natural cleansers. They remove the dirt and oil that clog the pores and exfoliate the skin.

Filled to the brim with Vitamin C which is an antioxidant and a brightening agent, Lemons are great for your skin. While drinking lemon water will give you glowing skin, applying a face mask with few drops of lemon juice can rid you of excess oil on the skin and reduce acne.

Cinnamon also has antimicrobial properties. It also has astringent properties. Astringents help to shrink pores, which can make the skin appear smoother and more even.

Formula #4–

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 Mashed Banana

Know Like Pro - Bananas are the secret to well-moisturized skin. The vitamin A in bananas restores moisture and repairs dry skin. Bananas not only taste delicious, but they're also packed with potassium, antioxidants, vitamins, biotin, and minerals that nourish your hair and skin.

Honey is naturally antibacterial, so it’s great for acne treatment and prevention. Full of antioxidants, it is great for slowing down aging. It is extremely moisturizing and soothing, so it helps create a glow. Honey is clarifying because it opens up pores making them easy to unclog.

Try these at home, Let’s keep the faith and an aura of positivity around us. Cheers!