From Cleansing to Hydrating: The Comprehensive Benefits of Face Masks

Face mask is applied after cleansing, exfoliation and face massage. Face mask is applied on the face for 10 to 15 minutes and it contains a mixture of excellent things like aloe vera, avocado, massage oil etc. Different face masks are used for every type of skin. If your skin is dry or lifeless then a face mask hydrates the skin. If your skin is oily then a face mask helps in removing impurities from your skin. And if your skin is inflamed then with the help of a face mask the skin gets a lot of relief.

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Below, we have told you some such face masks for glowing skin, dry skin and oily skin, which you can easily make at home -

Face Mask for Glowing Skin
1. Strawberry Face Mask -

Ingredients -

• 6 to 10 fresh strawberries. 
• 1 teaspoon honey.

Method -

• First of all, mix the strawberries in a hand-operated mixer or mix this whole mixture together by adding honey.
• Keep in mind that
• Do not use canned strawberries. Use fresh strawberries.
• Do not use readymade strawberry pulp available in the market.
• Now apply this mask on the face.
• After applying, leave the mask on the face for 20 minutes.
• Now wash the face with lukewarm water. After waiting for a while, wash it with cold water.

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2. Aloe Vera Face Mask -

Ingredients -

• One teaspoon aloe vera gel. 
• Two teaspoons of milk cream.
• A pinch of turmeric.

Method -

• First of all, make a paste by mixing all the ingredients together.
• Now apply this mask properly on the face and neck.
• After applying, leave the mask on for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Now wash the face with lukewarm water.

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Face Mask for Oily Skin

1. Lemon And Curd Face Mask –

Ingredients –

• Fresh lemon juice (controls oil secretion on the skin) – two teaspoons
• Curd (cleanses the skin) – two teaspoons

Method –

• First of all, take two teaspoons of curd in a bowl. 
• Now add two teaspoons of lemon juice to it. 
• Then put this paste in a hand-operated mixer and prepare a soft paste.
• Using a brush, apply the face mask on the entire face. Do not apply this face mask around the eyes.
• After applying, leave the mask on for five to ten minutes.
• Then wash the face with lukewarm water.
• After this use oil-free moisturizer.

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2. Baking Soda And Lemon Face Mask -

Ingredients -

• Baking soda (maintains the PH level of the skin) - two teaspoons
• Lemon juice (controls the secretion of oil) - one teaspoon 

Method -

• Put two teaspoons of baking soda in a bowl. 
• Now add one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to it. 
• Mix both of them well. Bubbles will start rising from the baking soda, but this is normal.
• Then apply the face mask on the face. Be careful not to apply the face mask around the eyes.
• Gently rub the mask on the T zone (forehead, nose, above the lips and chin) by moving the hands in a circular motion on the face.
• After rubbing, leave it like this for 15 minutes.
• Now wash the face with cold water.
• Then apply a light moisturizer on the face.

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Face mask for dry skin

1.Coconut And Honey Face Mask 

Ingredients -

• Coconut oil (nourishes and moisturizes the skin) - two teaspoons 
• Raw honey (preserves skin moisture) - half a cup
• Lavender oil (removes inflammation) - two to three drops

Method -

• First of all, put one-fourth raw honey in a bowl.
• Then add two teaspoons of coconut oil to it.
• Now add two to three drops of lavender oil to it.
• Then put all these in a hand mixer and mix well to make a mixture.
• Use a brush to apply the face mask on the face.
• After applying, leave the mask on for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Now wash the face with warm water and wipe the face gently with a towel.
• Now apply a light cream on the face.

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2. Recipe and method of making banana face mask -

Ingredients -

• Banana (nourishes and moisturizes the skin) - 2 
• Raw honey (maintains moisture of the skin) - 1 teaspoon
• Curd (brightens the skin and gives relief) - one-fourth cup

Method -

• First of all, peel two bananas and then put them in a bowl.
• You can also grind bananas with a spoon.
• Now mix one-fourth curd in the grinded banana.
• Then add one teaspoon of raw honey to it.
• Stir the entire mixture well.
• Then use a cosmetic brush to apply the face mask.
• After applying it, leave it like this for 20 minutes or keep it on until the mask dries.
• Then wash your face with lukewarm water and now gently wipe your skin with a soft towel.

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1. Cleansing -
You must be cleaning your face daily with soap, gel, cleanser or other products. So now you must be wondering how a face mask is different from these. You can choose a face mask according to your skin type. This will give you very effective results. Face masks work by going deep into the layer of your skin, which other remedies are able to do very less. Face mask also detoxes the skin.

2. Opens Pores -
The pores get clogged with dirt and dead cells, due to which the problem of infection and acne starts increasing. Use a face mask daily to clean the pores and keep the skin clean. In this way the problem of pimples will go away.

3. Increases Blood Circulation –
Face masks, especially those made from peeled foods, help in increasing blood circulation. While washing a dry mask, it has to be removed by rubbing. This causes the blood vessels to swell a little, which increases blood flow and nourishes the skin. Applying a face mask nourishes the skin and also cures other skin problems. After removing the face mask, the skin gets a glow, it also starts looking soft and smooth.

4. Improves Skin Care –
After applying a face mask, the skin absorbs the serum, toner or cream we apply on the face mask better and they do their work faster.

5. Face Mask Relaxes The Skin –
Keeping the face mask on for 20 to 30 minutes gives a lot of relief to the skin. Applying a face mask cools the skin and also provides relief from other problems.

6. Cures Other Problems -
Face mask corrects problems related to dryness, oiliness, wrinkles etc. You can buy or make a face mask according to the type of skin.

7. Face Mask Is Easy To Use -
Applying a face mask is very easy. This whole process takes only 20 to 30 minutes. You can do any work or even relax after applying it.

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Face masks are an important tool used for various purposes, such as skin care and health protection. Face masks are used in skin care to cleanse, nourish and hydrate the facial skin. These masks are of different types, such as clay face masks, sheet masks, gel masks, and cream masks, which are chosen according to different skin types and problems. Applying a face mask opens the skin pores, removes impurities, and brightens the skin.