To take care of the skin, exfoliating masks are very useful to eliminate dead cells. We explain how to easily make 4 exfoliating masks at home.
The following homemade exfoliating masks are ideal to help us moisturize and nourish the skin in addition to fulfilling the important and main function of exfoliating masks, that of cleaning the skin, removing dead cells, skin secretions, and other impurities.
If you prefer to prepare your own homemade masks instead of resorting to those already made cosmetically and that contain chemical products, in this post we provide some homemade masks with which we can show off radiant and healthy skin.
These masks are indicated for the following skin types: normal skin, oily skin and very oily skin. They are very easy to prepare and in a short time you will notice excellent results.
Before applying the exfoliating mask, we must have clean facial skin, to free it from traces of makeup, impurities or sweat.
It is advisable to prepare only the amount that we are going to need so that it is as fresh as possible and thus be able to take full advantage of the nutrients of the natural ingredients with which we are going to make the masks.
If we had a little left over, we could keep it in the fridge for just one more day, then we would prepare it fresh again.
It is advisable to apply exfoliating masks for normal or sensitive skin once a week, whereas for combination, oily and very oily skin we should apply them twice a week.
How to prepare exfoliating masks at home?
Papaya exfoliating mask for normal skin
- With the help of a blender, we grind a piece of papaya.
- Once the papaya puree is obtained, we apply it on the skin.
- Let the mask act on the face for about 10 minutes.
- Next, we wash our faces with warm water and dry carefully with a soft towel, without rubbing, just gently patting.
Exfoliating mask for oily skin
We will prepare this mask for oily skin with the following ingredients.
Ingredients:
- A teaspoon of sugar.
- The juice of half a lemon.
- A few mint leaves.
Preparation:
- Put the mint leaves, the lemon juice and the sugar in the blender glass.
- Activate the blender and blend until creamy.
- Put the cream in a small bowl or container.
Application:
- We take a little of the prepared cream and spread it on the skin of the face.
- We keep the mask on for about 15 minutes.
- After the time, we remove the cream with warm water.
- We dry with a soft towel without rubbing, giving us soft touches.
Apple and melon exfoliating mask for oily skin
To prepare this mask we need an apple and a piece of melon that weighs the same amount as the apple.
Preparation:
Wash the apple, peel it, and cut it into pieces. We do the same with the melon. Put the apple and melon in the blender and blend until creamy. We take a little cream and spread it on the skin of the face.
Let the cream act for 15 minutes. We remove the cream with warm water and dry carefully with a soft towel without rubbing.
Exfoliating mask for very oily skin
This exfoliating mask gives us the beneficial properties of cucumber for the skin as well as the ideal properties of green clay to exfoliate and cleanse the skin, especially in oily or very oily skin.
Ingredients:
- A small piece of cucumber.
- A green spoonful of clay.
Preparation:
Remove the skin from the cucumber and grind it in a blender.
Once we have crushed it, we put it in a glass or plastic bowl and add the tablespoon of clay and stir to mix well.
Application:
- Then we apply the cream on the face spreading it well.
- Let the mask act for 10 minutes.
- Then remove the mask from the face with plenty of warm water.
- Dry carefully with a soft towel and without rubbing.
Other Useful Scrub Recipes
Exfoliating for dry skin
- You need an avocado and 4 teaspoons of almond oil.
- First, mash the avocado to add the 4 teaspoons of almond oil. Mix it well.
- You can apply it for 15 minutes on the neck and face. Remove with warm water.
Scrub for oily skin
You need half a skimmed yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of fine salt.
To make it, add 1 tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of fine salt to the medium skimmed yogurt. Mix it all up.
You can apply it for 15 minutes on the neck and face, and then remove with warm water.
Scrub for normal skin
You need 4 tablespoons of oatmeal and 1 tablespoon of honey.
To make it, add a tablespoon of honey to the 4 tablespoons of oatmeal, and mix well. If it is too thick, you can add a little almond oil.
You can apply it for 15 minutes on the neck and face, and then remove with warm water.
Natural advice to contribute to the care of our skin
We must remember that in addition to these natural tips that we have provided to take care of the skin, it is extremely important to stay well hydrated by drinking 1.5 or 2 liters of water that we can alternate with fruit juices, vegetable juices, vegetable juices and infusions.
We must also keep in mind that skin care begins from the inside with good nutrition, carrying out a healthy and balanced diet, also accompanied by healthy lifestyle habits, in which moderate daily exercise is not lacking, walking at least 30 minutes a day, avoid a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, as well as rest and avoid situations that generate anxiety and stress as much as possible.
