DIY face masks for a variety of skin types

From dry skin to oily skin, these masks are an affordable alternative to expensive skin care products

SOPHIE SCHAFER

Why are skin care products so expensive? Popular places to shop for skin care products, like Sephora, have $100 price tags for tiny shiny bottles. Even the more affordable shops, like Shoppers Drug Mart, charge anywhere from $15 to $80 for a single product. I don’t know about you, but as a student there is no way I can afford to be spending this kind of money, at least not if I plan on eating.

But here comes the problem: with midterm season upon us, and all the other social and environmental stressors, my skin is as irritable as ever. Swearing off skin care practices right now is simply unthinkable. So, I did some research looking for cheap skin care, and I stumbled upon DIY face masks on a few different websites and compiled the best ones. This was a trip down memory lane; I haven’t made a face mask since 2016. I decided to give them another shot, and had so much fun. I swear my skin felt more hydrated!

If exam stress is causing breakouts, or if “dirty south” has taken too much of a toll, go try one of these DIY face masks!

FOR DRY SKIN: Creamy Avocado Face Mask

Ingredients: • Half of a mashed avocado • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 tbsp honey Application: • Mix all ingredients and apply to face, avoiding eyes and mouth. • Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes • Rinse off face mask with warm water. Application: • Mix all ingredients and apply to face, avoiding eyes and mouth. • Massage scrub onto skin in circular motions for 2 to 3 minutes. • Rinse off with warm water.

FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN: Banana Lemon Face Mask

Ingredients: • 1 mashed banana • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tsp olive oil Application: • Mix all ingredients and apply to face, avoiding eyes and mouth. • Leave on for 15 minutes . • Rinse off with warm water. • Apply your choice of moisturizer according to its instructions.

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FOR OILY SKIN: Honey & Coffee Face Scrub FOR GLOWING SKIN: Green Tea Face Mask

Ingredients: • 1 tbsp matcha powder • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp baking soda Application: • Mix all ingredients together. • Slowly add water until the mixture becomes a paste • Apply to face, avoiding eyes and mouth. • Leave on for 15 minutes. • Rinse off with warm water.

Half of a mashed avocado, a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of olive oil is an affordable alternative for those buying clay masks for their dry skin. CREDIT: PEXELS

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