It seems like every day there’s a new peel-off mask, sheet mask, or a face mask hitting the market. But when it comes to masking, nothing beats a DIY concoction.
"You know exactly what ingredients you're putting on your face," says Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, a dermatologist practicing in New York City. "And you can cater the mask to the exact needs of your skin at that moment." Another bonus: DIY face mask are cost effective. "You can utilize things around the house to keep costs low-many retail masks tend to be pricey," says Dr. Bhanusali.
Good thing there are plenty of skin-loving ingredients to be found in your kitchen. Read on for recipes you can DIY at home.