5 Refreshing DIY Face Masks for Spring Glow-Up

The spring season is about to blossom in our lives, and this means that we need to let go of the cuddly winter days. There could be no better way to embrace the spring than by adopting a pampering beauty routine best suited for the season. Make the best use of this refreshing time and bask in the glory of your glowing skin. Harness the power of these natural gems of skin nourishing sources which can be easily found in your kitchen cabinets. These  DIY beauty preps will definitely rejuvenate your skin and make you ready to bloom just like the spring flowers.

1. Brightening Strawberry & Yogurt Mask

Ingredients:

2 ripe strawberries

1 tablespoon plain yogurt

1 teaspoon honey

Method:

• Mash up the strawberries in a bowl until there are no chunks.
• Mix yogurt and honey with mashed strawberries
• Apply the mask on your clean, dry skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off in lukewarm water with a clean towel.

Recommended for: Most skin types, particularly beneficial for dull or uneven skin tone.

Benefits:

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which help brighten dull skin and fade dark spots. Yogurt contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates and smoothens the skin's texture, while honey provides hydration and soothing irritation.

We Recommend: Juicy Chemistry Naturally Activated Vitamin C Brightening Serum

After you’re done with masking, boost your skin's radiance with Brightening Vitamin C Serum, extracted from Kakadu Plum, which  is one of the world's highest sources of Vitamin C. This naturally activated serum protects the skin against photo-damage, inhibits tyrosinase and boosts collagen synthesis. It is rich in Ascorbic Acid and antioxidants like Gallic and Ellagic Acids that help reduce dark spots, blemishes and brighten the skin.

2. Soothing Oatmeal & Honey Mask

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons oats (ground into a fine powder)

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon plain yogurt

Method:

• Make fine powder of oats using a blender.
• Mix the oats powder, honey, and yogurt to make a smooth paste.
• Apply the mixture to clean, damp skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water and gently pat dry.

Recommended for: Sensitive or irritated skin, great for calming inflammation.

Benefits:

Oats soothe as well as are anti-inflammatory; hence they are able to calm any form of irritated skin especially the kinds that are sensitive. Honey acts as a humectant which helps to trap moisture, while yogurt provides gentle exfoliation and nourishment.

We Recommend: Clay Essentials Wild Rose Hydrating Mist

Follow up with this toner to further calm and nourish your skin, leaving it refreshed and revitalized. The soothing, gentle cleansing properties of Rose have a softening and refining effect on the skin. Use it any time of the day whenever you need a quick touch of beauty; As a toner, spray it on a clean face to tighten pores and refresh your skin.

3. Refreshing Cucumber & Aloe Vera Mask

Ingredients:

¼ cucumber (peeled and grated)

1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

1 teaspoon plain yogurt

Method:

• Grate the cucumber and remove any excess juice.
• Mix the grated cucumber with aloe vera gel and yogurt
• Apply the mask on clean, dry skin let stay on for 15 – 20 minutes
• Rinse off with cool water and pat dry.

Recommended for: All skin types, especially soothing for sensitive or inflamed skin.

Benefits:

Cucumber contains antioxidants hence are helpful in giving relief from inflammation and reducing puffiness, while aloe vera has a plethora of benefits and is especially known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.

We Recommend: Nourish Mantra Mystic Indian Rose Body Lotion with Coconut Oil and Shea Butter

Apply this lotion containing the exclusive Indian Rose fragrance oil which brings a glossy look to the skin.Shea Butter is mixed with gotu kola extracts, moringa and Indian ginseng, increasing its ability to combat skin dryness and leaving a dewy velvet finish.

4. Hydrating Avocado & Honey Mask

Ingredients:

½ ripe avocado

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon plain yogurt

Method:

• Mash the avocado in a bowl until smooth.
• Add honey and yogurt with the mashed avocado. Mix well.
• Gently apply the mixture on clean, dry skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
• Use lukewarm water for rinsing off and gently dab to dry.

Recommended for: Dry or dehydrated skin, provides deep moisture and nourishment.

Benefits:

Avocado is the source of healthy fats and vitamins E and C, which deeply moisturize and nourish the skin, keeping it soft and smooth. Honey keeps skin hydrated and also has antibacterial properties, whilst yogurt exfoliates and calms the skin.

We Recommend: TNW-The Natural Wash Face Moisturizing Cream with Shea Butter, Marula & Avocado Oil

Give your skin a boost of moisture and nourishment with Face Moisturizing Cream consisting of the goodness of Shea Butter, Marula Oil, and Avocado Oil. Ideal for Dry to Combination and Sensitive Skin, this moisturizer helps heal and hydrate skin from deep within. The moisturizer also contains Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and Aloe Vera Extracts that help calm redness and irritation.

5. Detoxifying Charcoal and Bentonite Clay Mask

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon activated charcoal powder

1 tablespoon bentonite clay

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

Method:

• Mix activated charcoal powder, bentonite clay, apple cider vinegar, and honey to form a smooth paste in a non-metallic bowl
• Apply an even layer to clean, dry skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

Recommended for: Oily or acne-prone skin, ideal for deep cleansing and detoxification.

Benefits:

Activated charcoal and bentonite clay work in tandem to detoxify impurities, toxic substances, and excess oil from the skin, thus it is a perfect mask for the deep cleanse. Apple cider vinegar helps regulate the pH of the skin while honey provides hydration.

We Recommend: Rustic Art Geranium Charcoal Face Wash Concentrate

Complement your detox routine with our Purifying Charcoal Cleansing Gel for a complete cleansing experience. It will mine the impurities out of your skin. Along with geranium, Patchouli & Peppermint, it doesn't get any closer to nature with calming fragrances & deep cleansing geranium charcoal face wash is suitable for oily to normal & white heads prone skin. Compact packaging, non leaking, travel friendly.