8 Exfoliating Masks With Homemade Ingredients

Exfoliating masks should be a must. Thanks to them, our skin can eliminate dead cells and impurities that can affect its beauty. Today we will discover 8 exfoliating masks with homemade ingredients that cannot be missing from our facial care routine.

Why use exfoliating masks?

The application of exfoliating masks can help improve the appearance of the skin in many ways. Consistent with information published in the American Academy of Dermatology, exfoliation helps keep the dermis shiny and free of dead cells.

In addition, it also prevents clogging of pores and improves the effectiveness of topical skin care products by increasing their absorption. However, and according to this same entity, it is essential to do it correctly, since bad exfoliation can be the cause of aggressions.

Therefore, first of all, we must consider:

• The type of skin. Since sensitive skin requires special products, as do oily or dry skin.
• The chosen product. In this case, being natural ingredients, its use is usually safe. However, it is always advisable to do a little test before using it in its entirety to rule out unwanted reactions.
• Application of gentle massages. As we mentioned, exfoliation can be aggressive. Therefore, it should always be applied using gentle circular massages.
• Subsequent hydration. After finishing the exfoliation, it is advisable to use a moisturizing cream to avoid dryness.

Homemade exfoliating masks

Today, there are many methods to exfoliate the skin. When in doubt about the appropriate option for your skin type, it is advisable to consult a certified dermatologist. Looking for a natural method? Then you can try these homemade exfoliating masks.

1. Yogurt and avocado mask

Avocado is a very good fruit for the skin thanks to its content of healthy fats and vitamin E. Combined with yogurt, it makes a natural exfoliator capable of removing impurities from the skin, leaving it soft and moisturized.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado.
• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal (20 g)
• 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt.

What should you do?

• Crush the pulp of the ripe avocado, add the natural yogurt and oatmeal and form a paste.
• Apply a mask for 15 minutes.
• Finally remove it with a damp cloth.
• Repeat this treatment once a week.

2. Oatmeal and almond mask

Oatmeal and almonds are two good ingredients to exfoliate the skin naturally and facilitate the removal of dead cells. This mask is really special since, in  addition to exfoliating, it is also moisturizing.

Ingredients

• 50 g of oats.
• 2 teaspoons of almonds (12 g).
• 2 drops of rose essential oil.

• 1 tablespoon of moisturizer.

What should you do?

• Mix all the ingredients in the blender.
• Apply the exfoliating cream all over your face.
• Let it act for 15 minutes.
• Remove it with a soft cloth.

3. Papaya mask

A moisturizing fruit like papaya is interesting when making masks to exfoliate the skin. In this case, we combine it with a little honey, comfrey powder and lavender oil.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp.
• 1 teaspoon of honey (7.5 g).
• 2 drops of lavender essential oil.
• 1 tablespoon of comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) powder.

What should you do?

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to form a paste.
• Apply it all over the face, leaving it to act for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Coffee mask

Due to its texture, coffee has been used for many years as a natural exfoliating product. Its external application helps remove impurities from the pores and leaves the face looking clean and fresh,  as this study published in Theranostics points out.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of granulated coffee.
• 3 tablespoons of moisturizer.

What should you do?

• Mix both ingredients in a bowl.
• Apply them to the face with gentle circular massages.
• Let it act for 10 minutes and rinse.

5. Flaxseed and honey mask

With this homemade exfoliating mask you can remove dead cells and impurities from areas such as the elbows and knees. Do you dare to try it?

Ingredients

• 25 grams of flaxseed.
• 1 cup of honey (335 g).
• ½ cup of warm water (125 ml).

What should you do?

• Mix all the ingredients and reserve them in the refrigerator for three hours.
• After the recommended time, use it to clean the elbows and knees with gentle massages.

6. Oatmeal and lemon mask

This mask is ideal for exfoliating the skin and minimizing the appearance of blemishes. However, due to its lemon content, it should be used only at night. Why? This citrus causes photosensitivity and could be a trigger for blemishes. Please use it with caution.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal (30 g).
• The juice of ½ lemon.

What should you do?

• Mix the two ingredients and apply the mask with gentle circular massages.
• Let it act for 15 minutes and remove it with warm water.

7. Buttermilk and oatmeal mask

Due to its particular combination of ingredients, this scrub helps remove excess oil from the face, leaving it looking clean and fresh. In addition, it softens and removes dead cells.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of serum (45 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of oatmeal (10 g).

What should you do?

• Mix both ingredients to form a paste.
• Then apply this exfoliating mask with gentle circular massages.

8. Honey and oatmeal mask

Both honey and oats have been used since ancient times to promote healthy skin. According to a review published in the  Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, oats have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help treat dermatological diseases such as itching, atopic dermatitis and rashes.

For its part, coinciding with information from a study published in the Central Asian Journal of Global Health , honey has antimicrobial and healing properties that can help treat various conditions that afflict the skin. How about combining these ingredients in a scrub?

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal (20 g).
• 1 teaspoon of honey (7.5 g).

What should you do?

• Mix both ingredients very well.
• Apply the mask covering your entire face, previously wet.
• Let it act for 20 minutes.
• Remove it with warm water and gentle circular massages.

Now that you know 8 exfoliating masks to make at home. Do not forget that you should use them with caution, once or twice a week. Also, if you notice any irregularities in your skin, better consult your dermatologist.