3) The Coconut Face Mask
Coconut oil is full of antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and contains beneficial medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). The only cautionary note with coconut oil is that people with naturally oily skin may want to take a pass. That said, here’s how you make your coconut oil mask:
- Take a dollop of your regular night cream
- Mix it thoroughly with a teaspoon of coconut oil
- Massage it gently into your face
- Give it some time to absorb before you go to sleep
- Rinse off in the morning with lukewarm water
4) The Aloe Face Mask
Aloe vera is rich in amino acids, salicylic acid, and antioxidants. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and can promote collagen production. In addition, it contains vitamins A, C, and E and can help protect your skin from the ravages of ultraviolet light from the sun. If you really want to ramp up the benefits of this mask, add the contents of a vitamin E gelcap. Here’s how it’s done:
- Place a spoon of aloe vera gel into a small bowl
- Squeeze the contents of a vitamin E gelcap into the bowl
- Mix the two together
- Apply it evenly to your face and let it soak in
- In the morning, rinse your face with warm water
5) The Turmeric Milk Face Mask
Turmeric milk has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that make it especially useful as a skin mask. It’s also rich in antioxidants that promote greater overall skin integrity. Here’s how you make this mask:
- Mix a tablespoon of milk with half a teaspoon of turmeric powder in a bowl
- Using a cotton ball, apply the resulting mixture to your face
- Give it half an hour to dry before going to sleep
- Make sure you use old pillowcases since turmeric can stain
- Rinse thoroughly in the morning