Natural skin care recipes for
specific needs
The Natural skin care recipes provided on this page are for more specific needs, so if you want to reduce puffy eyes, prevent wrinkles, or fight acne, this page is for you. These skin care recipes are simple and easy to follow, so hopefully you will find them useful and incorporate one or more into your regimen.
Fruity Acne Mask
(Great for oily acne-prone skin types)¼ apple
4 grams pearl powder
¼ cucumber
¼ pear
6 grams flour
Blend (or mash) fruit together until the texture is sauce-like. Next, stir in the pearl powder and flour. Apply the mixture on your face for 15-20 mins. Rinse with warm water. |
Avocado and Carrot Mask
(Used to fade age spots)1 avocado, mash
1 carrot, cook and mash
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 medium egg, beaten
3 tbsp. regular honey
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mash together until smooth. Massage onto your face and neck and leave on for 15-20 mins. Rinse with warm water and follow-up with an astringent. |
Sugary Exfoliating Scrub
(A relief from dry and/or flaky skin)1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. soy-based facial cleanser
A pinch of freshly ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Gently apply and massage the facial scrub onto your face, then rinse with warm water. Use it 2-3 times per week. |
Vodka and Fruit Toner1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vodka
1 tsp. water
Combine all the ingredients together and place in a small air-tight container. Shake the container until the liquids are thoroughly mixed. Apply the mixture onto the face using a cotton ball using light, gentle strokes. You can leave the toner on, or rinse with warm water. Store any leftover in the refrigerator, and shake well before using. |
Deep Cleansing Mask1/2 of a peeled, mashed cucumber
1 tbsp. plain yogurt
Mix ingredients together and apply to the face in a circular motion. Let dry for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. Use once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells and revitalize your skin. |
Anti-Wrinkle Peel
(Fights the signs of aging)1/4 cucumber, mashed
1 egg white
1 tsp. lemon juice
Mix ingredients together until well blended. Apply onto the face, and allow to dry for 30 mins. Rinse with warm water. Use 2-3 times per week. |
Skin-Firming Mask
(Tightens aging skin)1 tbsp. regular honey
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 egg white
Warm the honey in the microwave, and then add the orange juice and cornstarch. Whisk in the egg white until it forms a smooth mixture. Apply the mixture onto the face and neck – allow to dry for 20-25 mins. Rinse with lukewarm water. |
Moisturizing Mask3 tsp. oatmeal
3 tsp. honey
Place both ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Massage onto the face and leave on for 15-20 mins. Rinse with lukewarm water. |
Avocado Mask for Oily Skin
(Helps control the oils!)1 avocado, mash
1 egg white
1 tsp. lemon juice
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until you get a smooth green mixture. Cleanse your face thoroughly, and then place the avocado mask on the oilier areas of your face. Let dry for 20 mins. Rinse with warm water, and follow-up with an astringent. |
Cucumber Slices
(Reduces eye puffiness!)½ cucumber
1 green tea bag
Brew the green tea, steep, and chill. Slice cucumber and add the slices to the green tea. Refrigerate until cool. Place the cucumber slices over your eyes for 15 mins. One of the most popular skin care recipes! |
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