Having healthy, beautiful skin is not easy – and especially not during the teen years, when you’re extra conscious of yourself. Also, the hormonal changes and its resulting effects on your skin don’t really help.
Here are 5 simple homemade face masks for teenage skin that are ready in minutes, and promise to naturally nourish and revitalize your teen’s skin.
1. Simple Strawberry Face Mask:
This strawberry mask is great for many reasons- it is suitable for all skin types, and naturally cleanses the skin and the pores, tightens them, and also brightens dull skin by exfoliating dead skin cells. Here’s how you can make it:
You will need:
- ¼ cup mashed strawberries
- 1 tbsp rice powder
- 3 tbsp yoghurt
Directions: Simply mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and apply it directly to the face. Allow it to stay for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water.
2. Easy Baking Soda Mask:
Acne is a common complaint among teens, and using chemical products can only worsen the condition. This baking soda mask can effectively reduce the appearance of acne and at the same time, not cause harm to your skin, unlike other anti-acne products. Regular application of this face mask can help you possibly get rid of acne.
You will need:
- A few tablespoons of baking soda
- Water
Directions: Create a simple mixture of baking soda and water and apply it to the face, leaving it on for 20 minutes. Rinse with water and pat dry.
3. Avocado Mango Face Mask:
Enriched with the goodness of olive oil, avocados and mango, this face mask can turn out to be extremely pampering for the skin. Olive oil nourishes and hydrates the skin, leaving it soft and supple, while avocado is perfect for sensitive skin as well thanks to its ability to calm down inflammation. Follow these steps to make it in a jiffy.
You will need:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp avocado
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 mango, mashed
Directions: Mix all the four ingredients in a bowl until a uniform mixture is obtained. Leave it on your face for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off.
4. Refreshing Banana Face Mask:
This banana face mask is surprisingly easy to make and is a great one to try out. Honey is known to be a powerful antimicrobial agent, and discourages the growth of bacteria on the skin, thereby reducing the intensity of many skin problems. Here’s how to make it:
You will need:
- 1 ripe banana
- Juice of an orange/lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
Directions: In a mixing bowl, combine honey and banana, and then add a few drops of lemon/orange juice and mix thoroughly. Apply this face mask and let it stay for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with cool water.
5. Natural Blackhead Face Mask:
Blackheads are the second most cause of concern among teens after acne, and surprisingly, it is not difficult to tackle them. This simple and effective face mask will sort it out.
You will need:
- A few drops of lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
Directions: Simply mix both the ingredients together and apply it to the face, gently massaging the area with blackheads. Allow it to dry and then rinse it off with water.
These homemade face masks for teenage skin aren’t really hard to create, and you could also work on them with your teen. These face masks use natural foods, which benefit your teen’s skin in many ways.
This article was originally published on Mom Junction. Edited for Clarity. Available at https://www.momjunction.com/articles/homemade-face-mask-for-teenagers_00327249