DIY facial masks are among the most fun skincare treatments to make yourself. By adding superfoods to your recipes, you'll get a potent facial mask that can deliver amazing results. Plus, you get a completely fresh facial mask every time!
Important things to consider
Before you begin, it's important to understand that superfoods are super precisely because they contain high levels of beneficial and often potent substances. The same superfood is sold in different qualities which can have varying effects on the skin. Note that:
your skin may react to something that you can otherwise eat. Therefore, make sure to test first on the inside of your elbow or apply a small amount of your mask on your neck or jawline.
if your skin itches, burns, or has a strong reaction immediately after applying your mask, rinse off immediately with water. Don't try a new facial mask until your skin is calm and restored again.
facial masks should not be applied to the skin around the eyes.
you need to be patient. DIY masks can be slightly addictive and spark your creativity. Don't use many different masks during a short period of time. Your skin may eventually react – not to the masks themselves, but from pure shock.
all DIY recipes are used at your own risk.
If you don't get any positive effects:
Try increasing the amount of your superfood.
You might initially get fantastic results, but the effect may diminish despite regular use. In this case, you can carefully increase the amount of superfood in your recipe. Important! Do this gradually so your skin doesn't get shocked.
If you experience negative effects:
You might feel a slight stinging in your skin after a while or your skin may feel warm afterward. Try to:
reduce the processing time.
decrease the amount of active ingredients by using half the amount or even less of your superfood.
try another superfood if you can't get it to work.
try each ingredient separately so you know what you don't tolerate.
Ingredients you need
You need to mix your superfood with something to get a good consistency. Your face mask should be creamy, neither runny nor dry with the risk of getting into your eyes and on clothes. You can substitute or add an ingredient to adjust the consistency or its effect. Here's how to choose a good base for your superfood and your skin:
Aloe vera gel: suitable for all skin types, even sensitive ones. Moisturizing, cooling, and soothing.
Oatmeal (bonus tip!): enrich your face mask with some oatmeal. Perfect for getting a thicker consistency. Add water if the mask becomes too dry. Oats are a mild ingredient that cleanses the skin and its pores. Be sure to massage your face before rinsing off the face mask. This way, you get a mild exfoliation from the oats.
Honey: suitable for all skin types, even problem skin. Has a range of beneficial properties and is therefore popular in face masks. Moisturizes the skin and has antiseptic and antibacterial effects.
Water: all liquids can be replaced with water.
Yogurt or oat yogurt: cooling, both contain lactic acid that exfoliates mildly.
5 DIY superfood face masks you can make in no time
Superfoods aren't just healthy to eat, they also have many benefits for your skin. Since superfoods contain a combination of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, they rarely provide just one benefit for the skin. All are wonderful in their own way, so experiment to find which one you like best. Here are 5 super simple superfood face masks you can easily make at home with ingredients from your kitchen.
1. Matcha
We enjoy drinking matcha tea, among other things, for its high content of antioxidants and caffeine. This green tea has become a trendy superfood that is now also used in pastries, smoothies, noodles, and more. On the skin, we want antioxidants to counteract oxidative stress. Caffeine has many benefits for the skin, such as smoothing out fine lines and making the skin firmer. In short, caffeine makes the skin more vibrant. Keep in mind that matcha is sold both as powder and leaves.To make this face mask, your matcha needs to be in powder form.
Matcha: rich in antioxidants and caffeine, anti-inflammatory, soothes red and irritated skin, good for acne-prone skin, increases skin elasticity.
Recipe: Mix 1/2 tsp matcha powder with 1 tsp honey. Preferably use liquid honey for best consistency. If needed, add water until you get a good, creamy consistency.
Processing time: 10-30 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Results: Even skin tone, smooth, refreshed and calm skin.
2. Camu Camu
Camu camu is a sour little red berry best known for its high content of vitamin C. 1 teaspoon of camu camu powder can provide 750% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C, which can vary depending on quality of course. In skincare, everyone should have vitamin C in their skincare routine if they want their skin to glow and get a real boost. Vitamin C has so many superpowers, but is best known for being able to brighten discolored and pigmented skin.Note that camu camu has an acidic or low pH value and provides a mild exfoliation to the skin.
Camu camu: rich in vitamin C (and niacin). Good for uneven skin tone, acne, scars, sun-damaged skin, pigmented skin. Also smooths out fine lines, provides firmer and more elastic skin.
Recipe: Mix 1/2 tsp camu camu with 1 tsp yogurt.
Processing time: 5-20 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Results: clear and even skin tone, firmer and smoother skin.
Tip! Use SPF every morning.
3. Spirulina
We love eating spirulina because it's rich in chlorophyll, incredibly nutritious, and contains many vitamins and minerals. If you dream of a healthy glow, then you should try a spirulina face mask. Remember that spirulina comes in many different forms. When making a face mask, your spirulina needs to be in powder form or powdered in capsule form.
Tip! When spirulina is taken internally, you should start with a small amount and then slowly increase the quantity. The same applies to your skin. If you've never used spirulina on your skin before, start with a smaller amount of spirulina.The same applies to your skin. If you've never used spirulina on your skin before, start with a smaller amount of spirulina.
Spirulina: counteracts free radicals, provides radiance/youthful glow, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, clearer skin tone
Recipe: Mix 1/2 krm – 1/2 tsp spirulina with 1 tsp aloe vera gel.
Processing time: 5-30 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Results: healthy, youthful glow.
4. Nettles
Nettles have been used for thousands of years, both internally and topically. They are rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Nettles have many benefits for both skin and hair. For this face mask, the nettle needs to be in powder form.
Nettles: anti-inflammatory, soothes itching, great for problem skin.
Recipe: Mix 1/2 tsp nettle powder with 1 tsp honey. Preferably use liquid honey for best consistency. If needed, add milk until you get a good, creamy consistency.
Processing time: 10-30 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Results: calm skin.
5. Butterfly pea powder
These blue pea flowers are very rich in potent antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols such as proanthocyanidin which boost your skin's collagen and elastin. The flowers also contain glycosides that calm the skin and tannins that have antibacterial and astringent effects.
Tip! This blue mask is so heavenly pleasant on the skin that you'll want to enjoy it for a long time. However, it can slightly tint your skin blue...However, it can slightly tint your skin blue... Don't worry! The color can be washed off with cleansing milk or other facial cleanser. Wipe off with a soft cloth. Use a smaller amount of pea flower powder for a lighter blue color.
Pea flowers: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, increases skin elasticity, calming, smooths out fine lines.
Recipe: Mix 1 krm – 1/2 tsp Butterfly pea powder, 1/2 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp yogurt. Preferably use liquid honey for best consistency. If needed, add more yogurt until you get a creamy consistency.
Processing time: 10-20 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Results: firmer, smoother, calmer skin.