Ingredients:
- 1-2 tablespoon egg white
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon any clay
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup of water
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Procedure:
- Mix 1-2 tablespoon egg white, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon any clay and 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar into a bowl.
- You will notice certain kind of acidic reaction, after few seconds this reaction stops and then you need to again mix all these ingredients correctly.
- Apply the face mask over your cleansed face.
- Allow it dry for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off using water.
How it works: Egg white functions excellently for fighting oily skin due to the point that it works to shrink pores and benefits to tighten skin.
Repetitions: 2-3 times a week.
Best time to apply: In your free time.
Tips: Do not keep the face mask for over 20 minutes because baking soda could be damaging to the skin if kept for long time.
Turmeric and Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of organic yogurt
- ½ teaspoon Kasturi Turmeric
- 1 cup of lukewarm water
- 1 cup of cold water
Preparation Time: 5-10 mins.
Procedure:
- Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon or lime juice, 1 teaspoon of organic yogurt and ½ teaspoon Kasturi Turmeric into a thick paste.
- Apply the mask your face and neck.
- Sit back for 15 minutes and wash it off using 1 cup of lukewarm water.
- Again wash the skin for 30 seconds using 1 cup of cold water to close pores.
How it works: The face mask is excellent for curing acne as well as black spots.
Repetitions: Twice a week.
Best time to apply: In morning.
Tips: If your skin is sensitive to lemon juice, you need to find its alternative after consulting a doctor.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 soft cloth
- 1 cup of warm water
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Procedure:
- Add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey and 1 teaspoon baking soda into a container.
- Wash the face thoroughly to open up the pores.
- Make use of a soft cloth to pat dry your face.
- Apply this face mask to your face and sit back for 5-10 minutes.
- Gently wash it off using 1 cup of warm water.
How it works: Apple cider vinegar possesses alpha hydroxy acids which is capable to discard dead skin to expose healthy and lively new skin.
Repetitions: Three to four times a week.
Best time to apply: In your free time.
Tips: Use lukewarm water while you rinse off the mask if your skin type is oily.
Coconut oil and Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
- One small bowl
- 1 cup of warm water
- 1 warm cloth
Preparation Time: 5-10 mins.
Procedure:
- Cleanse your face using 1 cup of warm water and by use of mild face wash or soap and then pat dry.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 2 teaspoons of unrefined extra virgin coconut oil to form a nice paste.
- Apply the mask over your face and scrub gently.
- Sit back for 5 minutes and rinse it off using one warm cloth and then wash it off using warm water.
- Splash some cold water over your face for 1-2 minutes to lock your opened pores.
How it works: The face mask possesses antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, which benefits to heal acne scars and avoid any bacteria from causing skin concerns.
Repetitions: 2-3 times a week.
Best time to apply: In evening.
Tips: Increase the amount of coconut oil if your skin is dry.
Honey Olive oil and Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- ½ tablespoon of manuka honey
- 1 drop of lavender oil
- 1 drop of frankincense oil
- 1 drop of geranium oil
- 1 wash cloth
- 1 cup of warm water
Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Procedure:
- Take one mixing bowl and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and ½ tablespoon of manuka honey.
- Mix it thoroughly to make thick paste.
- In that, add 1 drop each of frankincense oil, lavender oil, and geranium essential oils and mix again.
- Take one washcloth and saturate it using warm water.
- Squeeze out additional water from this washcloth.
- Apply the warm washcloth over your face and just leave on for some seconds.
- Apply the mask over the skin and gently massage for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Wash off the scrub using 1 cup of warm water and pat your skin dry by using a face towel.
- Follow up using toner and a moisturizer.
How it works: The face mask function to give you soft and firm skin right from its first usage.
Repetitions: Once a week.
Best time to apply: In your free time.
Tips: The choice of essential oil depends on your skin type.
Milk and Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- ¼ cup of milk
- 1 cup of warm water
Preparation Time: 5-10 mins.
Procedure:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and ¼ cup of milk and apply it to your skin.
- Allow this face mask to get absorbed for several minutes.
- Gently rub this paste over your face to exfoliate the skin.
- Wash it off using 1 cup of warm water.
How it works: The lactic acid present in milk functions to clear out the clogged pores and baking soda function to neutralize the skin if it’s very acidic.
Repetitions: 2-3 times a week.
Best time to apply: In morning.
Tips: Allow the mask to stay for 15-20 minutes if your skin is oily.
Orange Juice and Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of no-pulp orange juice
- 1 cup of water
Preparation Time: 5-10 mins.
Procedure:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of no-pulp orange juice.
- Gently wash the face, pat it dry and massage the mask over your skin.
- Leave this mask for 20 minutes on your face.
- Rinse it off using 1 cup of water, pat dry, and moisturize.
How it works: The Vitamin C present in the orange juice would let your skin look brighter and on the other hand, the citric acid allows your pores to appear less visible.
Repetitions: 3-4 times a week.
Best time to apply: At any time of day.
Tips: If you wish, you can replace orange juice with lemon juice or also by grapefruit juice for getting similar effect.
Oatmeal and Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon of oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 cup of warm water
Preparation Time: 5-10 mins.
Procedure:
- Mix 2 tablespoon of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 cup of warm water to create a thick paste.
- The exfoliating mask must be carefully rubbed.
- Leave the mask for 20 minutes prior rinsing it off.
How it works: The face mask’s exfoliating and soothing properties discard dead skin cells, absorb excess oil and reduce the ache related with acne.
Repetitions: Once a day.
Best time to apply: At any time of day.
