DIY Peel-off face masks are gel like substances which get dried on application an unlike other masks these masks are not washed off but these are peeled off. These masks are very good to use if you want to remove dirt and dead skin. You can buy variety of peel-off masks from market; however, homemade peel-off masks have more advantages over commercial peel-off masks.
What are the benefits of using peel-off masks?
Ingredients present in peel-off masks loosen oil and the impurities present on skin get trapped in the mask, thus during peel-off process these impurities gets peeled off away from your skin. Also these masks are helpful in prevent acne. To get a deeply cleansed skin you must use peel-off masks, suggested by Goldy Hunjan, professional makeup artist in Ludhiana Punjab.
DIY Peel-off Face masks:
- Honey and turmeric peel-off mask
- Tea tree oil and honey peel–off mask
- Lemon and egg peel-off mask
- Almond and rose peel off mask
- Orange and yogurt mask.
Honey and turmeric peel-off mask
Turmeric contains curcumin which helps in fighting skin infections. Honey has anti bacterial properties and thus is reduces inflammation. Ingredients required to make this peel- off mask are coconut vingar, witch hazel, Manuka honey, turmeric essential oil, unflavored gelatin powder and warm water. In a heat resistant glass bowl combine water and gelatin powder. Heat the bowl in microwave until the gelatin powder dissolves. Now let the mixture cool down. Add 3 tsp coconut vinegar, 3 tsp witch hazel and one drop of turmeric essential oil in it. Blend the mixture completely and once it cools down apply it with the help of a makeup brush. Keep it on your face for 15 minutes and then peel off the mask.
Tea tree oil and honey peel-off mask
Tea tree oil and honey peel-off mask is especially for those who have acne prone skin. Both honey and tea tree oil has antimicrobial properties. Use this with caution as tea tree oil can cause irritation to the people who have sensitive skin. Ingredients for the mask are unflavored gelatin powder, manuka honey, tea tree oil and warm water. First step is same for most of the DIY peel-off face masks take a heat resistant bowl and combine gelatin powder and water in it. Heat bowl for ten seconds in a microwave, stir until the powder gets dissolved. Let the mixture cool down a little and then add one tbsp honey and two drops of tea tree oil. Apply the mixture on clean skin with brush and peel off after 15 minutes.
Lemon and egg peel-off mask
Honey is a very good antioxidant and milk has lactic acid which boosts collagen production. Combination of milk and honey in a mask helps in providing brighter skin. Ingredients required for this DIY peel-off mask are egg white, gelatin powder, manuka honey and whole milk. Using a heat resistant glass bowl heat the mixture of gelatin powder and milk for 10 seconds. Stir the mixture until the powder gets dissolved Now let the mixture get cooled, add one egg white and 1 tsp honey in it. Blend the mixture. And once it gets cooled completely, apply it on your face and peel off after 15 minutes.
Almond and rose peel-off mask
Vitamin E present in almond milk provides hydration to skin. Almond oil also has moisturizing properties. Ingredients required for this peel off mask are almond milk, rose hydrosol, almond oil and unflavored gelatin powder. Use heat resistant glass bowl to heat gelatin powder and almond milk. Let the gelatin powder dissolve in the almond milk by heating mixture in microwave for ten seconds. Then let the mixture cool down and it gets thicken. Add 3 tsp rose hydrosol, 3 drops of almond oil. Stir the mixture. Apply it using brush once it gets cooled down. Wait for 15 minutes and peel off.
Orange and yogurt mask
Orange and yogurt is very good DIY peel-off face mask for dry skin. Orange flower water contains vitamin C, it helps in collagen production. Yogurt has lactic acid which is a natural exfoliant.Using this mask helps in getting smooth skin texture. Ingredients are plain yogurt, coconut vinegar, and orange flower water and gelatin powder. In the process of making this peel off mask the first step is combining 2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder and orange flower water in a heat resistant glass bowl. Heat the mixture using microwave for 10 seconds to dissolve gelatin powder. Let the mixture cool down. Add one tsp yogurt and two tsp coconut vinegar. Apply this mixture on dry and clean skin. Wait for 15 minutes and then peel off the mask.
These DIY peel-off face masks, remove impurities from the skin and helps you in solving different skin problems. Those who have dry and sensitive skin should avoid DIY peel-off face masks. They can make use of wash off formulations.