12 DIY Summer Face Mask | Summer Face Mask

Beat the heat this summer with these DIY summer face mask.

Summer is the season for fun at the beach, going out on picnics and enjoying the fruits. The main problem here is the Sun. Sun is the prominent source of Vitamin D. But excessive exposure to sunrays leads to skin damage, tanning, dry skin, and may also cause skin cancer. Since summer is on its way, it becomes really important to protect our skin from sun damage.

Apply SPF 30 or more – sunscreen 20 to 25 minutes before going out in the sun. Since it’s impossible to steer away from all the damage done by the sun, we present you these DIY summer face mask ideas to beat the dry and dull skin in summer.

1. Watermelon and Cucumber Face Mask

It is the perfect fruit for summer and also it is really refreshing for your skin. Watermelons and cucumbers are one of the best combinations to revitalize and get younger looking skin at home easily.

You will need:

1. Watermelon Juice
2. Cucumber Juice
3. Milk Powder
4. Yogurt

How to make:

1. Mix equal proportions of watermelon and cucumber juice
2. Add half proportion of milk powder and an equal amount of yogurt to the mixture.
3. Mix well

Apply this face mask over your face and neck and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Rinse off with cold water, let the cold water dry out itself. I’m sure this face mask will make you feel refreshed and energetic after a hard day of work! It will also lighten the tanning and the blemishes on the skin.

Fun fact: Watermelons are 92% water, making it perfect for summer.

2. Aloe Vera and Orange Juice Face Mask

Orange is known widely for its citrus property, essential Vitamin C source- which makes the skin tight, fights sun damage and also makes your skin look younger than ever. Aloe vera is the primary ingredient in many beauty products and is known for its enormous benefits for the skin.

You will need:

1. Aloe Vera Juice
2. Orange Juice

How to make:

1. Mix orange juice and aloe vera in 3:1 proportion- 3 tablespoons of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of aloe vera juice
2. Mix them well

This face mask will provide your skin with nourishment and will undo the sun damage to a great extent.

3. Strawberry Lemon Face Mask

Lemon is one of the primary sources of Vitamin C- skin lightening agent and also makes the skin tight. Since just applying lemon can make your skin dry out, so we introduce strawberry to the face mask. Strawberries contain salicylic acid which eliminates excess oil from the skin and maintains the balance of pH level.

You will need:

1. Strawberries
2. Lemon Juice
3. Yogurt
4. Honey

How to make:

1. Mash few strawberries into a bowl
2. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
3. Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt and honey to the mixture.
4. Mix all the ingredients well.

Apply the face mask on your face and neck, let it sit for 15 minutes or so. Wash it off with cold water and let the water dry out!

4. Mint and Cucumber Face Mask

Mint provides a cool and soothing effect on our skin. It has Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties which makes it best for use in summers. Cucumbers as best in summer for providing essential nutrients to the body and skin as well as making the skin clear. This face mask will help you fight pimples.

You will need:

1. 1/4 cup of chopped mint leaves
2. 1/2 cup of cucumber

How to make:

1. Take a mixer and add cucumber to make a puree of it, remove excess water from it.
2. Now, blend it with chopped mint leaves to make a thick paste.

Apply this thick paste on your face and neck. Let it sit for 20 minutes or so and wash with cold water.

5. Orange Peel and Sandalwood Face Mask

Just as orange is rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients, it’s peel is also rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. And as a matter of fact, orange peel contains more Vitamin C than the fruit itself. This orange peel which most of us throw out can help in fighting face marks, reduce dark spots and pigmentation. Sandalwood is also known for its soothing and amazing beauty care benefits.

You will need:

1. 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder
2. 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder

How to make:

1. Mix both the ingredients and add water to make a thick paste.

Apply it on your face & neck and massage gently for 5 minutes. Let it sit for 15 minutes then wash it off.

6. Egg Face Mask

Eggs have so many nutrients packed in them which makes the skin look younger. It’s also rich in collagen, our body produces less of it as we get older which results in fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen can improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles. Eggs are one of the best sources of collagen.

You will need:

1. An Egg
2. Fuller Earth

How to make:

1. Break the egg into a glass bowl.
2. Separate the yolk from the white part of the egg.
3. Mix fuller earth and stir the mixture to make a thick consistency.

Apply this mask and wash it off after 15 minutes when it’s dry.

7. Potato and Lemon Face Mask

Potato has antioxidants, potassium, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. It helps to lighten the skin, reverse sun damage and make the skin glow.

You will need:

1. 1 potato
2. 1 lemon

How to make:

1. Make a pulp of the potato using a blender.
2. Squeeze out the lemon juice and mix it with potato pulp.

Apply this to your face and other parts where you see sun damage. Leave it for 20 minutes or so, then rinse off with cold water.

8. Honey and Milk Face Mask

This face mask has milk which is full of lactic acid, you might be lactose intolerant and miss on the nutrients of milk but don’t let your skin miss them too. Apply this face mask to fight aging signs, sun damage and make your skin smoother instantly.

You will need:

1. Honey
2. Milk

How to make:

1. Mix honey and milk in equal proportions.
2. Make a lotion like consistency

Apply this on your face and body as well, massage gently on your face. Leave it for 30 minutes. Apply this at least 3 times a week for best results.

Note: If you have oily skin, apply only milk and not milk cream. Or better use skimmed milk.

9. Tomato Pulp Face Mask

This is a perfect face mask for people with oily and tanned skin. Tomato is rich in antioxidants and also helps to reduce open pores and blackheads. Tomatoes are abundant in important vitamins including vitamin B6, C, K, E, and A, which reduce skin pores and regenerate your skin.

You will need:

1. Tomato
2. Honey

How to make:

1. Extract the tomato pulp from the tomato.
2. Add a drop of honey to it.

10. Banana Face Mask

Bananas are rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals, and moisture. This fruit will provide nourishment to dry skin. If you have acne or other breakouts, then you can use it to control them.

You will need:

1. One banana
2. One tablespoon of honey
3. Half tablespoon of sour cream

How to make:

1. Mash the banana and add honey and sour cream to it.

Apply this face mask evenly on your skin and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water.

11. Papaya and Banana Banana Face Mask

This face mask is good if you have dry patches on your skin. It will fight the damage done by the sun and will also make your skin softer than ever.

You will need:

1.  Papaya
2. Banana
3. Honey

How to make:

1. Mash papaya and banana and mix them in equal proportions.
2. Add some honey to the mixture.
3. Mix everything to get a smooth paste-like consistency.

Apply to your face and neck, let it rest for 15 minutes or until it dries.

12. Honey and Yogurt Face Mask

Honey and yogurt are known for their cooling effect as well as to reduce dryness and provide the much-needed moisture to your skin. Remember, moisturized skin will always look younger and better than dry skin.

You will need:

1. Honey
2. Yogurt
3. Rosewater

How to make:

1. Mix honey and yogurt in equal proportions.
2. Add rosewater in equal amount.
3. Mix them well

Rosewater will provide a soothing effect on your skin whilst controlling the oiliness. This face mask will refresh your skin. Apply this DIY summer face mask on a regular basis to beat the heat this summer.

Please Note:

If any of the above-mentioned ingredients cause irritation to your skin( usually this doesn’t happen since every ingredient is natural), don’t use it- instead try any other DIY summer face masks mentioned in the article.

Nature has given us the best gifts in terms of nutrients and natural nourishment, we used most of them in this article. We believe these homemade natural DIY face masks will surely help you to keep your skin nourished and younger looking all summer long. Apply them on a regular basis for best results.