• Home Remedies Index
  • Feedback
  • Subscribe
Top 10 Home Remedies
No Result
View All Result
Advertisements
Top 10 Home Remedies
No Result
View All Result

Home » DIY Homemade

DIY 2-Ingredient Face Masks for Glowing, Flawless Skin (Part 1)

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
November 10, 2018
9

Want to maintain clear and flawless skin with natural ingredients but don’t have the time or money to gather a host of ingredients?

Perhaps the simplest solution is to grab a lemon, cut it in half, drop a little raw honey on one half and gently rub it on your face. Leave the juice on your skin for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse off your face.

You can also use other simple, cost-effective and readily available ingredients like turmeric powder, milk powder, green tea, aloe vera, cucumber, papaya and potato.

Five of the top 10 quick and easy 2-ingredient face mask recipes are explained below. We’ll cover the rest in the next post.

Advertisements

DIY 2-ingredient face masks for flawless skin

Here are the first 5 of the top 10 DIY 2-ingredient face masks for flawless skin.

Contents

  • 1. Cucumber and Turmeric Face Mask
    • 1. Peel and blend ½ cucumber in a blender or food processor.
    • 2. Mix ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder in it.
  • 2. Avocado and Honey Face Mask
    • 1. Scoop out the pulp of ½ avocado.
    • 2. Mash it thoroughly using a fork.
    • 3. Mix in 1 tablespoon of raw honey.
  • 3. Gram Flour and Potato Juice Face Mask
    • 1. Put 4 to 5 teaspoons of gram flour, also called chickpea flour or besan, in a bowl.
    • 2. Add a little potato juice.
    • 3. Mix it well until you get a smooth paste.
  • 4. Milk Powder and Coconut Water Face Mask
    • 1. Put 1 teaspoon of milk powder in a bowl.
    • 2. Mix in a little coconut water to make a paste.
  • 5. Sandalwood Powder and Rose Water Face Mask
    • 1. Put 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder in a bowl.
    • 2. Add sufficient rose water to make a paste.
    • 3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

1. Cucumber and Turmeric Face Mask

Cucumber is excellent for cooling and hydration. It also works wonders for your skin, as it gives you a glowing complexion and helps fade blemishes and lighten suntan. Due to its astringent properties, it also works as a natural skin toner.

Plus, turmeric is great for skin rejuvenation and maintaining an even skin tone. Its antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help treat skin breakouts to help you maintain clear, radiant skin.

1. Peel and blend ½ cucumber in a blender or food processor.

cucumber and turmeric face mask

2. Mix ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder in it.

cucumber and turmeric face mask step2

Advertisements

cucumber and turmeric face mask final

Slather this cucumber face mask on your skin, leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water.You can use this face mask daily or several times a week. As turmeric tends to stain the skin, you may want to use this at night before going to bed.

2. Avocado and Honey Face Mask

Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids, avocado is excellent for moisturizing your skin and reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

When combined with honey that has moisturizing and humectant properties, it makes a great face mask for normal to dry skin.

1. Scoop out the pulp of ½ avocado.

avocado and honey face mask

Advertisements

2. Mash it thoroughly using a fork.

avocado and honey face mask step2

3. Mix in 1 tablespoon of raw honey.

avocado and honey face mask final

avocado and honey face mask

Apply this paste on your face and neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off. Use this soothing face mask several times a week.

Instead of avocado, you can also use banana in the same way. If you do not have honey, simply apply mashed avocado pulp on your skin.

Advertisements

3. Gram Flour and Potato Juice Face Mask

Gram flour works as a mild exfoliant to lighten and brighten your skin, reduce excess oiliness and beat acne. It can also help remove unwanted facial hair. Potato has natural bleaching properties that help fade dark spots and blemishes.

1. Put 4 to 5 teaspoons of gram flour, also called chickpea flour or besan, in a bowl.

gram flour and potato juice face mask step1

2. Add a little potato juice.

gram flour and potato juice face mask step2

3. Mix it well until you get a smooth paste.

mixing-new

Apply it evenly on your face and neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes or until it dries completely. Scrub it off gently, then rinse off your face. Use this face mask once or twice a week.

gram flour and potato juice face mask

To extract potato juice for this recipe, blend or grate a medium-size potato and press the pulp through a sieve or cheesecloth. Make sure you wash and peel the potato before extracting its juice.

Apart from potato juice, you can combine gram flour with plain yogurt, buttermilk, cucumber juice, green tea, rose water or coconut water. When combined with different ingredients, gram flour can be used on all skin types.

4. Milk Powder and Coconut Water Face Mask

A combination of milk powder and coconut water used as a face mask can help reduce skin pigmentation and enhance your complexion.

Milk powder contains milk protein and lactic acid that help rejuvenate your skin. Loaded with several nutrients and antioxidants, coconut water gives you a glowing complexion, lightens suntan and offers anti-aging benefits.

1. Put 1 teaspoon of milk powder in a bowl.

milk powder and coconut water face mask step1

2. Mix in a little coconut water to make a paste.

milk powder and coconut water face mask step2

milk powder and coconut water face mask step 3

Apply this paste evenly on your face and neck. Allow it to dry, then rinse it off with lukewarm water. You can use it on your skin a few times a week. If you do not have coconut water, simply use freshly squeezed lemon juice.

5. Sandalwood Powder and Rose Water Face Mask

Maintain youthful and glowing skin with a combination of sandalwood powder and rose water. Sandalwood offers cooling and skin-lightening benefits.

Rose water is also soothing to the skin and adds a youthful glow due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.

1. Put 2 tablespoons of sandalwood powder in a bowl.

sandalwood powder and rose water face mask step1

2. Add sufficient rose water to make a paste.

sandalwood powder and rose water face mask step2

3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

sandalwood powder rose water face mask mix

sandalwood powder rose water face mask final

Apply this sandalwood face mask on your face and neck. After 15 to 20 minutes, rinse it off with cool water. Use it once or twice a week. This mask is particularly good for oily and combination skin.

It can also be used on sensitive skin. You can also prepare a face mask with fuller’s earth and rose water to get rid of excess oil.

To explore 5 more 2-ingredient face mask recipes, stay with us for our next post.

Advertisements

Comments 9

  1. janet says:
    6 years ago

    thank you for all the.healthy tips..

  2. Anum says:
    6 years ago

    Nice tips.weldone

  3. grezil says:
    6 years ago

    Tq for the tips

  4. mabena says:
    6 years ago

    Thanks for your tips its really helpful

  5. Doc Sarwat Salman says:
    5 years ago

    Allways nice and healthy guidance thnks

  6. paige says:
    5 years ago

    great tips but could you do more face masks with things you would find around the house?

  7. Samantha says:
    5 years ago

    Will this help my face

  8. Shiyama says:
    5 years ago

    Very nice tips…

  9. hannelie says:
    3 years ago

    Thank you very much. Inexpensive and healthy.

Recommended

face tingling treatment
Home Remedies

Facial Tingling: Causes, Diagnosis, Natural Treatment

by Mahesh Karandikar, MD - Neurosurgeon
July 11, 2019
0

A sudden tingling sensation overtaking your hands, feet, or face is a fairly common complaint reported by people in the...

Read more
Advertisements
how to sterilize baby bottles
Healthy Living

How to Sterilize Baby Bottles: 5 Safe Methods

by Karen M. Walker, MD, FAAP
April 1, 2019
0

The best way for a new mother to establish a nurturing bond with her baby is through breastfeeding. But sooner...

Read more
Advertisements

Homemade

DIY Homemade shaving cream for smooth shaving
DIY Homemade

DIY Homemade Shaving Cream for Smooth Shaving

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
January 29, 2019
2

Shaving is a part of both men and women’s beauty routines. To make shaving easy and smooth, there are countless...

Read more
Juice to strengthen bones and energize the body

Juice to Strengthen Bones and Energize the Body

April 10, 2020
Advertisements

Trending

mediterranean diet benefits
Healthy Living

Mediterranean Diet 101: Benefits, Drawbacks, Myths and More

by Miriam Christie, MS, RD, LD, ABD
August 21, 2019
0

The Mediterranean diet emerges from the kind of foods eaten in countries situated along the Mediterranean Sea. These include France,...

Read more
Neem Oil for hair and skin
Healthy Living

Neem Oil for Hair and Skin: 9 Benefits and How to Use It

by Robert Signore, DO - Dermatologist
July 2, 2019
0

Neem is often referred to as Indian lilac as it is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, but its medicinal virtues...

Read more
Advertisements

Don't Miss

consume aloe vera

Different Ways to Consume Aloe Vera for its Health Benefits

by Holly Klamer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
July 8, 2019
0

Gone are the days when aloe vera was just a potted plant sitting on your windowsill, jazzing up your home...

honeydew melon for health

Honeydew Melon: Origins, Nutritional Value and Health Benefits

by Holly Klamer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
July 8, 2019
0

Honeydew melon makes for a sweet-tasting and refreshing treat that can take the sting out of the sweltering summer heat....

fava beans for health

Fava Beans: Nutritional Value, Recipes and Health Benefits

by Holly Klamer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
July 8, 2019
0

The fava bean, alternatively known as broad bean, is a large, flat, green leguminous vegetable. The earliest record of its...

Apple cider vinegar benefits for women

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits for Women

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
March 28, 2019
12

Apple cider vinegar is used in a whole gamut of home remedies that offer something for everyone. Along with curing...

Advertisements
how to control hair loss
Common Conditions

How to Control Hair Fall

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
August 5, 2019
2

Long, luscious hair is a desire of many! But it seems very few people are lucky enough to have a...

Read more
Advertisements

All the tips mentioned here are strictly informational. This site does not provide medical advice. Consult with your doctor or other health care provider before using any of these tips or treatments. Read more.

 

Categories: Home Remedies | Kitchen Ingredients | Healthy Living | Pets | Common Conditions | Pregnancy | Healthy Foods

 

  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Terms and Conditions of Use
  • Unsubscribe

© 2018 Top 10 Home Remedies

No Result
View All Result
  • Home Remedies
  • Kitchen Ingredients
  • DIY Homemade
  • Healthy Foods
  • Healthy Living
  • Pregnancy

© 2018 Top 10 Home Remedies