If you deal with dry skin, you’re not alone. Using a face mask once or twice a week is a great way to soothe your skin and rehydrate it—plus, you won’t have to go out and buy an expensive option from the store. Grab a few items straight from your kitchen cabinets to get started!

1

Oatmeal mask

  1. Exfoliate and moisturize your skin using oats. Combine 12  c (120 mL) of hot water with 1/3 cup (43 g) of oatmeal in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of plain yogurt and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of honey. Smooth the mask onto your face, then let it sit for about 15 minutes.[1]
    • Before you rinse this mask off, put a strainer in your skin to catch all the oats and prevent a clog.
    • For extra exfoliation, scrub the oatmeal mask on your skin for about 30 seconds before letting it sit.
  2. Advertisement
2

Avocado mask

  1. Hydrate and freshen your skin with creamy avocado. Cut an avocado in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mix it with 1  tsp (4.9 mL) of plain organic yogurt and 1  tsp (4.9 mL) of raw honey. Mash the mixture until it’s smooth, then gently dab it all over your clean face.[2]
    • Allow the mask to sit on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes so the omega fatty acids in the avocado and olive oil have time to penetrate.[3]
    • Avocados are filled with good fats and nutrients that can give your face a boost of moisture.[4]
    • If the avocado is small, you may want to scoop out the flesh from both halves to use for your mask. You should have enough for a mask that you can spread all over your face.
4

Pumpkin mask

  1. Use this mask to rejuvenate and refresh your skin. Combine 14  c (59 mL) of fat-free Greek yogurt, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of raw honey, 14  c (59 mL) of canned pumpkin, and 1 tbsp (17 g) of ground flax seed. Mix the ingredients up until they’re smooth, then spread the mask all over your face. Leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water.[6]
    • Pumpkin does have a tendency to stain carpet and clothing, so do this in the bathroom or over the sink to avoid potential disasters.
    • If you’re having trouble getting the mask off your skin, use a microfiber cloth to scrub it off.
5

Strawberry mask

  1. Use vitamin C to refresh and rehydrate your dry skin. In a small bowl, mash 5 fresh strawberries, 12 US tbsp (7.4 mL) of plain yogurt, and 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of honey. Keep mashing with a fork until the mixture is smooth, then spread it onto your face.[7]
  2. Advertisement
7

Orange and yogurt mask

  1. Hydrate and reduce redness in your skin. In a small bowl, mix the juice from 1/4 of an orange with 1  tsp (4.9 mL) of plain yogurt and 1  tsp (4.9 mL) of aloe. Use a foundation brush to smooth the mixture onto your face, then let it sit for about 15 minutes.[10]
    • This mask can also help reduce pigmentation and redness on your skin, so it’s a win-win!
    • If you have any sun damage on your face, this is a great mask to try.
  2. Advertisement
8

Turmeric mask

9

Coffee mask

  1. Hydrate and exfoliate with coffee grounds. Mix 1 to 2 tbsp (17 to 34 g) of fresh coffee grounds, 1/2 tbsp (8.5 g) of red or green clay, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of coconut oil, and a splash of water. Use a fork to combine your mixture until it’s smooth, then spread it onto your skin and leave it for about 15 minutes.[12]
    • If you’re prone to breakouts, you might not want to put coconut oil on your face (it has a tendency to clog your pores). Instead, use plain yogurt or heavy cream.
    • Coffee grounds also help brighten up your skin and leave you feeling refreshed.
  2. Advertisement
10

Brown sugar mask

  1. Scrub off dead skin while adding in moisture. Mix together 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of virgin coconut oil and 2 tbsp (34 g) of brown sugar. Scrub the mixture onto your face in small circular motions, then let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat your skin dry with a towel.[13]
    • Brown sugar is a physical exfoliant, so you won’t want to use this one more than once a week.
    • The coconut oil helps to rehydrate and moisturize your skin to leave it feeling fresh and glowy.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I get rid of my freckles?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    There are several home remedies. You can rub onion, yogurt, sour cream, or lemon juice on your freckles and then rinse it off with warm water. Not sure how many days it would take, but any of those should lighten the freckles. Also, you can combine buttermilk, oatmeal, or honey with salt and rub it on your freckles to lighten them.
  • Question
    Is the banana technique good for sensitive skin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, it's good for all types of skin.
  • Question
    Can I use aloe vera in the morning and the banana technique at night? It wouldn't be harmful to use them alternately?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    I'm pretty sure it would be safe. It might even help with extra moisturization. Maybe when you use the banana technique, you could use 2% milk as an after-rinse.
Advertisement

Warnings

  • If you have sensitive skin, avoid putting lemon juice on your face. The high acidity can cause redness and irritation.[15]
    ⧼thumbs_response⧽
Advertisement

About This Article

Joanna Kula
Co-authored by:
Facial Treatment Specialist
This article was co-authored by Joanna Kula and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Joanna Kula is a Licensed Esthetician, Owner and Founder of Skin Devotee Facial Studio in Philadelphia. With over 10 years of experience in skincare, Joanna specializes in transformative facial treatments to help clients achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful, and radiant skin. She is also a contributing author for the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa magazine and has been featured in a number of magazines including InStyle. This article has been viewed 250,078 times.
10 votes - 92%
Co-authors: 20
Updated: November 3, 2022
Views: 250,078
Article SummaryX

Dry skin can be irritating and unsightly, but you can make a homemade face mask to moisturize and soothe your skin. For a creamy avocado mask, mash up half of an avocado until it’s fairly smooth. Then, add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Use your fingers to spread the mixture all over your face, and allow it to sit on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. You can also make a banana moisturizing mask by mashing half a banana in a bowl along with 1 tablespoon of honey and 4 tablespoons of ground oats. Spread the mixture over your skin, allow it to sit for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. To learn how to make a hydrating pumpkin spice mask, keep reading!

Did this summary help you?
Advertisement