DIY face masks are among the most fun things to make yourself when it comes to skincare. By adding superfoods to the recipes, you get a potent face mask that can deliver fantastic results. Plus, you get a completely fresh face mask every time!
Important to keep in mind
Before you start, it’s important to understand that superfoods are super because they contain a high amount of beneficial and often potent substances. The same superfood is sold in different qualities, which can result in different effects and results on the skin.
Please note that:
- your skin may react to something you can otherwise eat. So be sure to test first on your inner arm or apply a little 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 face mask until your skin is calm and restored.
- face masks should not be applied to the skin around the eyes.
- you need to be patient. DIY masks can be a bit addictive and spark your creativity. Don’t use a lot of different masks in a short period. Eventually, your skin may 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.
- Maybe you get fantastic results at first, but the effect then fades despite regular use. In that case, you can gently 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 start to feel a slight tingling on the skin after a while or that the skin feels warm afterwards.
Then try to:
- shorten the application time.
- reduce the amount of active ingredients by using half or even less of your superfood.
- try a different superfood if it doesn’t work for you.
- feel free to try each ingredient separately so you know what you can’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, to avoid it getting into your eyes or on your clothes. It’s fine to swap 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.
- Oat flour (bonus tip!): enrich your face mask with a little oat flour. Perfect for achieving a thicker consistency. Add water if the mask becomes too dry. Oats are a gentle ingredient that cleanses the skin and its pores. Be sure to massage your face before rinsing off the 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 which gently exfoliates.
5 DIY superfood face masks you can make in no time
Superfoods are not only healthy to eat, they also have many benefits for the skin. Since superfoods contain a combination of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, they rarely provide just one benefit for the skin. Each is wonderful in its own way, so try out which you like best. Here are 5 super easy superfood face masks you can easily make at home with ingredients from your kitchen.
1. Matcha
We enjoy drinking matcha tea partly for its high antioxidant and caffeine content. This green tea has become a trendy superfood now also used in pastries, smoothies, noodles, and more. On the skin, we want antioxidants to combat oxidative stress. Caffeine has many benefits for the skin, such as smoothing 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 the best consistency. If needed, add water until you get a good, creamy texture.
Duration: 10-30 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Result: Even skin tone, smooth, fresh, and calm skin.
2. Camu Camu
Camu camu is a sour little red berry best known for its high vitamin C content. 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 routine if they want their skin to glow and get a real boost. Vitamin C has many superpowers but is best known for brightening discolored and pigmented skin. Note that camu camu has an acidic or low pH and provides some 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 fine lines, gives firmer and more elastic skin.
Recipe: Mix 1/2 tsp camu camu with 1 tsp yogurt.
Effect time: 5-20 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Result: clear and even skin tone, firmer and smoother skin.
Tip! Use SPF every morning.
3. Spirulina
We like to eat spirulina because it’s rich in chlorophyll, incredibly nutritious, and contains many vitamins and minerals. If you dream of a healthy glow, try a spirulina face mask. Remember that spirulina comes in many forms. For a face mask, your spirulina needs to be in powder form or powder from capsules.
Tip! When taking spirulina internally, start with a small amount and gradually increase the dose. The same applies to skin use. If you’ve never used spirulina on your skin before, start with a smaller amount.
Spirulina: fights free radicals, gives radiance/youthful glow, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, evens skin tone.
Recipe: Mix 1/2 pinch – 1/2 tsp spirulina with 1 tsp aloe vera gel.
Duration: 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 offer many benefits for both skin and hair. For this face mask, nettles need 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 the best consistency. If needed, add milk until you get a good, creamy texture.
Duration: 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 like proanthocyanidin, which boosts the skin’s collagen and elastin. The flowers also contain glycosides that soothe the skin and tannins with antibacterial and astringent effects.
Tip! This blue mask feels heavenly on the skin, so you’ll want to enjoy it for a long time. However, it can slightly tint the skin blue… No worries! The color can be washed off with cleansing milk or another facial cleanser. Wipe off with a soft cloth. Use less pea flower powder for a lighter blue color.
Pea flowers: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, increases skin elasticity, soothes, smooths fine lines.
Recipe: Mix 1 pinch – 1/2 tsp Butterfly pea powder, 1/2 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp yogurt. Preferably use liquid honey for the best consistency. If needed, add more yogurt until you get a creamy texture.
Duration: 10-20 minutes.
Use: 1-3 times a week.
Results: firmer, smoother, calmer skin.
