People are always on the lookout for the latest things that will slow down their aging process and maintain their young looks for as long as they can. But why bother buying expensive creams or serums when you have nature’s treasure that you can benefit from? Here are 5 anti-aging DIY masks that you can make easily at home:
Bright as light mask
Ingredients:
- Organic yogurt (1 tbsp)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice (1tsp)
- Sandalwood powder (1 tbsp)
This is a super easy mask that is great for people with dull or skin or uneven skin tones. Simply mix all the ingredients together to form a paste and apply evenly all over your face. Leave it on until it completely dries and wash it away. Sandalwood is a popular ingredient in Ayurveda and known for its skin enriching nutrients. The lactic acid in the yogurt moisturizes and smoothes out your skin’s texture while the citrus benefits of lemon brighten the skin.
An Eggcellent mask
Ingredients
The only thing you need is an egg! How easy and convenient is that?
Beat an egg (preferably organic) and apply it all over your face. It will dry out in as little as 5-10 minutes and then you can wash it off. You will feel that your skin much more tight and supple. The protein in the egg gives the skin its youthful glow and also provides vitamin B2 as the perfect nourishment. It also shrinks your pores and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
It’s all in the eyes
Ingredients
White tea
Brew a cup of white tea. Let the teabag sit inside the cup for a good while. If you are making tea from loose leaves, wait for the water to boil and let the leaves in. When the tea has cooled down (lukewarm is fine as well), then take a wash cloth and soak it in the tea. Put the washcloth over your eyes and let the skin absorb the antioxidant rich nutrients.
Avocado and honey lovin’
Ingredients
Half a small and ripe avocado
Honey (1 tbsp)
Mix both of the ingredients to form a creamy paste. Apply evenly all over the face. If you have combination skin, then only apply to the dry area. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes and wash away. The moisture rich ingredients that are packed with vitamin E and healthy fats provide your skin with the TLC it deserves and prevents it from aging.
Rejuvenating mask
Ingredients
- Facial quality clay (1 tsp)
- Instant oatmeal/oat flour (1 tsp)
- Powdered milk (1 tsp)
- Honey (1 tsp)
- Olive oil (tsp
- Some water to get a paste consistency
- 1-2 drops of an essential oil of your choice (lavender, rose, orange etc)
Add all the ingredients to form a paste and apply evenly all over the face. This is a highly skin enriching mask as it combines some of the best ingredients that help in rejuvenating the skin and prevent aging.
So, what are you waiting for? Head to the kitchen and make any of these amazing anti-aging masks