Winter is the perfect time for homemade winter facial masks. This is the time of the year when the cold and dry weather makes our skin quite dry so it needs a special care. We all know that the sun in summer is bad for our skin, but the cold and dry winter air can be as bad.
We can protect our body from the cold with nice and warm clothes, but our face is the only body part that we can’t protect completely from the cold air. That’s why it’s a good idea to take special care of it. Here are some DIY homemade winter facial masks to nourish and hydrate your skin during the winter season.
DIY Homemade Winter Facial Masks
Homemade winter facial mask with honey and clementine
With this fabulous homemade winter facial face mask you’ll definitively get in a festive mood. You will need: 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed clementine juice and 1 tablespoon of fine oatmeal or oat flour. To make this mask extra festive add 1/2 teaspoon of grated clementine zest and sprinkle a little bit of pumpkin spice or your favorite holiday spice blend. After mixing the ingredients, gently apply the DIY winter face mask on your face and leave it for no more than twenty minutes. Rinse your face with lukewarm water.
DIY homemade winter face mask with avocado and honey
This homemade winter face mask is extremely nourishing so it’s perfect for dry skin. You will need: 1 tablespoon of avocado, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil (optional). First you need to mash the avocado to make a smooth paste, then add the honey and extra virgin olive oil and mix everything well. Apply it on a clean face, leave it for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. After using this DIY winter facial mask with avocado and honey you’ll feel that your skin is significantly softer.
Homemade winter facial mask with carrot for oily skin
Here’s one homemade winter facial mask with carrot that’s perfect for oily skin. For this winter face mask you will need: 1 small carrot, 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice (or you can use freshly squeezed orange or clementine juice) and 1 teaspoon of honey. First grate the carrot with a fine grater, then add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Apply the DIY winter face mask on your face and rinse it with lukewarm water after 15-20 minutes.
DIY homemade winter face mask with banana
This is another one of the many homemade winter facial masks that’s perfect for any skin type. For this homemade winter face mask you will need: a small piece of banana (around 1/4 or 1/3 of banana), 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of plain unsweetened yogurt (optional). In a small bowl mask the banana piece with a fork, then add the honey and the plain unsweetened yogurt. Apply the mixture on your face. Rinse with lukewarm water after 15-20 minutes.
Homemade winter facial mask with cabbage and olive oil
This face mask probably falls into the category of more unusual homemade winter facial masks, but if you didn’t know this, cabbage contains vitamin C which will brighten and refresh your skin in winter. You will need: a small piece of cabbage (around 1-2 tablespoons worth), one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of extra virgin live oil (or your favorite natural oil). Place the cabbage piece in a blender and blend it well or grate it it with a fine grater. Mix the cabbage with the honey and extra virgin olive oil. Apply the DIY homemade face mask on a clean face and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
These are so adorable! What great ideas!