Fresh Facials At Home

FRESH FACIALS AT HOME

Words by Lifestyle Staff

Step into the fresh flavors of spring and elevate your skincare routine, with ingredients you likely already have in your cupboard. Shop local, support your skin, and experience the wonder of DIY beauty regimens.

AVOCADO & HONEY HYDRATING MASK

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and vitamins E and C, providing deep hydration and repairing damaged skin. Honey is a natural humectant with antibacterial properties, leaving your skin soft and clear.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

1 tablespoon raw honey

Instructions

1. Mash the avocado into a smooth paste.

2. Mix in the honey until well blended.

3. Apply to your face, avoiding the eye area.

4. Leave on for 15–20 minutes and rinse with warm water.

ORANGE & TURMERIC GLOW MASK

Oranges are packed with vitamin C, which boosts collagen production and brightens the skin. Turmeric has antiinflammatory properties that calm redness and even out skin tone.

Ingredients

Juice from 1 small orange

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon plain yogurt (or aloe vera gel for a vegan option)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into a paste.

2. Apply evenly to your face.

3. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.

ALMOND & YOGURT BRIGHTENING MASK

Almonds exfoliate and brighten your complexion, while yogurt contains lactic acid to gently exfoliate and hydrate, leaving your skin glowing.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon almond flour

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Instructions

1. Mix the almond flour with yogurt to form a smooth paste.

2. Gently massage onto your face in circular motions.

3. Leave on for 10–15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

OATMEAL & HONEY SOOTHING MASK

Oatmeal calms sensitive or irritated skin, while raw honey provides hydration, antibacterial properties, and antioxidants that help heal and protect the skin barrier.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oatmeal

1 tablespoon raw local honey

1 tablespoon warm water

Instructions

1. Blend oatmeal into a fine powder (also known as oatmeal flour).

2. Mix with honey and warm water to form a paste.

3. Apply to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes.

4. Rinse with warm water, gently scrubbing as you remove it.