Face masks are so expensive, going to the spa and getting facials are even more expensive. Most of the time these products have ingredients in them like alcohols that can be damaging to the skin or parabens that act as a preservative that could increase the breast cancer risk. It’s just safer to use your own face masks and face washes.
You should pay attention to your skin when you’re making a face mask or wash. Ask yourself if your face is dry, oily, severely blemished, or blotchy? After analyzing your skin, look for ingredients that will help your issues. I tend to get a dryer face in the summer and my pores get bigger. The sweat, the sun, and the weather changes really make a difference with how my face looks.
My Issues: My Formula
*Big Pores (with a few blackheads)
*Dry face
*2-4 blemishes (pimples)
Before I start, I wash my face with hot water and remove all make up. Sometimes, I boil hot water and steam my pores by placing a towel over my head above the boiled water. That’s a really good thing to do if you have a cold or allergies as well. Mix a little mint and lemon in the boiling water.
Mix 1 tbsp of vodka and 1 tbsp of baking soda together. This is going to be a mask for your pimples. You don’t want vodka all over your face or baking soda because it’ll dry out your skin, but you do want to dry out those little annoying bumps. I paint on the “vodka soda” over my pimples and blackheads. The word “pimple” is gross, but it’s reality.
While the vodka soda is on your pimples, prepare the mask.
My mask had
*3 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt: probiotics and lactic acid for bacteria control
*1 tablespoon pineapple juice: has natural enzymes that are known for skin tightening.
*1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar: prevents future breakouts with it’s anti-fungal and antiseptic ingredients. Apple cider vinegar has really helped my complexion look fresh and smooth.
*1 tsp melted coconut oil: has so many vitamins that inhances the skin’s uv protection, protects skin from bacteria, uclogs poors, removes dirt, and moisterizes the skin.
*thick crystal sugar: exfoliant that won’t dry out your skin. If you have oily skin, use sea salt.
**Apply the mask on thick and let it sit on your face for about an hour. You can add more greek yogurt if it’s not thick enough. Wash the mask off with hot water and then close the pores back up with cold water!**
Linda @ The Fitty says
I don’t think ive ever gone to a spa to get a facial, only a failed attempt at home!
Taralynn McNitt says
You’ll have to one day!:) They’re worth the pamper!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
I love the simple & real ingredients in this! If I wouldn’t put it in my body, I don’t want to put it on my skin either!
Taralynn McNitt says
Agree 🙂
Katrina says
If you’re looking for good face masks Lush has cheap ones that use natural ingredients and are not animal tested. Also love your blog!
Taralynn McNitt says
love LUSH!
Cassie says
Awesome idea! I love using browned avocados!
Taralynn McNitt says
I do that with my hair!
Melanie says
Ohh I really need this right now. When the weather gets warm, my face starts to break out! Ick. How many times a week should you apply this mask?
Taralynn McNitt says
I do it about once a week!
Melisa says
I tried this last night with my girlfriends. We added avocado to our mask and used cucumbers over our eyes. My skin already feels better and looks better this morning!
Taralynn McNitt says
Glad it works!!!
Kate says
Doesn’t the coconut oil make you break out more, though? It has a really high comedogenic score (meaning it’s a pore-clogging oil)
https://www.beneficialbotanicals.com/facts-figures/comedogenic-rating.html
Taralynn McNitt says
I don’t think I use enough on my face to cause it to break out. Also, it helps moisturize my skin. I use a little bit once or twice a week and it’s had some very positive results with my face .
abby says
Coconut oil doesn’t break me out either! Even a little tiny bit breaks my boyfriend out though, so just depends on the skin!
Amber says
Never thought about vodka and soda for blemishes but I have had these two little vampire bite pimples that would not go away. That combo is making them dry up! Thank you so much, LOVE your blog!
Cami says
The coconut oil made my face so soft 🙂
Salena Lee says
This sounds great! I’ve been having problems with a lot of breakouts lately. I have never needed to have a face routine before but I think I might need to start now. Thanks for sharing.
fyi: your IG link includes the “@” so it doesn’t go directly to your account. 🙂
Olga says
I love the fact that it’s all natural! I believe that in the long term this kind of mask will have more benefits for your skin than the one from a shop, full of chemicals.
sara says
I love this and you’re adorable.
Taralynn McNitt says
Awww thank you!!