Homemade Facial Masks: 9 Recipes That Really Work!

Use a banana as an all-natural, homemade facial mask that moisturizes your skin and leaves it looking and feeling softer. Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, then gently apply it to your face and neck. Let it set for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off.

After you have washed your face, mix 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with 2 cups water as a finishing rinse to cleanse and tighten your skin.

Mix 1/4 cup powdered milk with enough water to form a thick paste. Thoroughly coat your face with the mixture, let dry completely, then rinse with warm water. Your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated.

For a quick pick-me-up combine 1/2 cup water and 1/3 cup oatmeal. Let water and oatmeal settle for 3 minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 small egg white. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Gently spread mayonnaise over your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then wipe it off and rinse with cool water. Your face will feel clean and smooth

To cleanse your skin and tighten the pores, slather some plain yogurt on your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes.

Pat your face with mild yellow mustard for a bracing facial that will soothe and stimulate your skin. Try it on a small test area first to make sure it won't irritate your skin.

For dry skin that needs moisturizing, separate egg and beat the yolk. For oily skin, use egg white only. For normal skin, use the entire egg. Apply the beaten egg relax and wait 30 minutes, then rinse off.

Create a facial that both exfoliates and moisturizes by mixing the juice from 1 lemon with 1/4 cup olive oil or sweet almond oil.