Every year, we see a new trend in skincare product and this time it is a sheet mask. Within 2-3 years of span, sheet mask has gain immense popularity, and it is for the obvious reasons. Homemade Sheet masks are a super hydrating and relaxing skincare product that helps solve many skin problems too.
You can find many different types of sheet masks for every skin type. There are hydrating sheet mask, anti-aging sheet masks, relaxing sheet mask etc. But due to the competition and popularity which sheet mask is gaining these days, they are becoming very expensive. And always buying a sheet mask is not very cost-effective.
So, since we have the power to make anything and everything at home, why not try to make a sheet mask too? Yes, homemade sheet masks are the new trend in this expensive world. Also, people are becoming more aware of their skin and the products they use.
Using a homemade sheet mask assures you that you are using a good skincare product which will benefit your skin in every way. Check out the benefit of using DIY sheet mask and also different types of sheet mask.
Benefits of DIY Sheet Mask
I know there are a lot of sheet masks available in the market; why to make one at home. Well, let’s see some of the benefits of using DIY sheet mask:
- Hydrating: Sheet masks are hydrating in nature. It is one of the reason why we think of using sheet mask. Well, sheet mask is made of cellulose fabric, which does not let water evaporates, and gives your skin a proper hydration.
- Customization- You can use the ingredients according to your skin type and specific needs. Such as if you are dealing with dryness, acne or skin aging problem, you can add hydrating and anti-oxidant ingredients in the sheet mask to deal with it.
- Natural Ingredients- You are sure that the sheet mask you are using is free from any harmful chemicals, preservatives or fragrance. This is the best thing if you have got sensitive skin.
- Freshness- Many sheet masks which you find in market, contains preservatives to have longer shelf life. With DIY sheet masks, you are sure that it is made recently and you get the benefit of all the ingredients in their fresh form.
- Relaxing- Creating and using your own homemade sheet mask is fun and relaxing. It gives you time to understand your skin and pamper it in the most amazing way.
How to Make and Use a Homemade Sheet Mask?
Today, we have brought to you some of the most amazing homemade sheet masks.
1. Hydrating and Anti-aging Mask
Give your skin a boost of hydration with this amazing rose hip seed oil sheet mask. Rose hip oil helps to treat aging skin, and honey moisturizes it.
DIY Hydrating Sheet Mask:
- Take ¼ cup of distilled water
- Add ½ tbsp. Of honey and few drops of rose hip oil.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Dip the sheet mask into the solution.
- Apply the mask on your face.
- Remove the mask and wash your face.
- Apply moisturizer.
2. DIY Cucumber Sheet Mask
We all know how hydrating cucumbers are in nature. It soothes your skin, hydrates it and also calms skin irritation. Using a cucumber sheet mask helps regulate the excess sebum secretion.
DIY Sheet Mask:
- Take one cucumber and a sheet mask.
- Peel the cucumber and grate it.
- Extract the juice of the cucumber.
- Soak the sheet mask in the cucumber juice.
- Refrigerate the sheet mask for 15 minutes.
- Now, place it on your face and let the cucumber juice do its magic.
- Remove the sheet mask and wash your face.
- Follow it up with a serum or moisturizer.
3. Refreshing Sheet Mask-
Sheet mask’s main purpose is to refresh and relax your skin. Doing so, keep your skin healthy and firm. Watermelon is one ingredient that contains lycopene, is rich in antioxidants, and helps to prevent skin aging.
DIY Sheet Mask:
- Take 3–4 tbsp. of watermelon juice
- Add 1tbsp. of fresh aloe vera gel
- Soak the sheet mask in the solution.
- Squeeze the excess liquid and apply the sheet mask on your face.
- Keep the mask for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove it and wash it off with cold water.
4. Rice Water Sheet Mask
You must have heard of the amazing benefits of rice water. Korean women swear by rice water to get flawless skin. Now, a day’s rice water has been considered one of the major ingredients in skincare products. It helps to tighten the skin and give it an amazing glow.
DIY Sheet Mask:
- Take a handful of rice and soak it.
- Wash the rice properly with your hand and strain out the water.
- Soak the sheet mask in clean rice water.
- Let it stay overnight.
- In the morning, refrigerate the sheet mask for 15 minutes.
- Put the mask on your face, and stay calm and relaxed for 10 minutes.
- Remove the mask and wash your face.
- Apply a serum or a moisturizer.
5. Detoxifying Sheet Mask-
As soon as we have heard the word detox, the first ingredient which comes in mind is the Green tea. Green tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidant, it helps to reduce acne and also tightens the skin.
DIY Sheet Mask:
- Take equal amount of oats, milk and green tea
- Mix all of them together until the ingredients blend together.
- Soak the sheet mask in the solution, until it is fully absorbed.
- Refrigerate the mask for 15 minutes.
- Put on the mask until the solution is absorbed by your skin.
- Remove the mask, wash your face and apply the serum.
6. Seaweed Face Mask-
I recently started seeing cosmetics with seaweed in them, and that’s when I came to know that seaweed contains bioactive compounds that nourish the skin deeply and also keep it healthy. Seaweed’s natural exfoliant properties and its anti-inflammatory properties also help to reduce acne.
DIY Sheet Mask:
- A few sheets of Nori Seaweed.
- Take 2 green bags and place it in hot water.
- Let the water cool down. Strain the liquid.
- Put the seaweed sheet mask in the green tea water.
- Place the sheet on your face.
- Leave it on your face for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the sheet and wash your face.
- Apply serum or moisturizer.
7. Acne Sheet Mask-
How amazing it is to have a sheet mask which helps to reduce acne. Tea tree oil is an ingredient rich in antibacterial property, which helps to reduce acne. Witch hazel helps to calm the skin’s inflammation and redness.
DIY Sheet Mask:
- Take 2 tbsp. of chamomile tea
- Brew it and then cool it down.
- Add 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
- And 1 tbsp. of witch hazel.
- Place the sheet mask in the solution.
- Apply it on your face.
After 10-15 minutes, remove the mask. - Wash your face and apply the serum.
8. Calming Sheet Mask
The best ingredient to calm your skin is aloe vera. Aloe vera reduces swelling on the face and promotes healing. You can add any essential oil to it to moisturize your face.
DIY Sheet Mask:
- Take ¼ cup of chamomile tea.
- Brew the tea and let it cool.
- Add 2 tbsp. of aloe vera gel
- 6 drops of grapeseed oil.
- Soak the sheet in the solution.
- Keep the sheet mask on your face.
- Remove the mask and wash your face.
- Apply serum and moisturizer.
So, above are the sheet mask which you can make and try at home. These DIY sheet masks are budget-friendly and help in the skin glow. Incorporating these sheet mask in your daily skincare routine will help you to get rid of skin dryness, acne and early aging.
The best thing about using these homemade sheet masks is that you can try any ingredient you like or is available at that time. Just keep in mind your skin type and your skin problem.
Have you ever tried to make a homemade sheet mask?
FAQ
1. Can I reuse these homemade sheet masks?
Well, this won’t be a good idea. As sheet mask are made to be used only once. No matter if you buy them from the market or prepare at home. They are one-time-useable sheet masks.
2. Is it necessary to always refrigerate the sheet mask?
You can use the sheet mask directly, but it is advisable to refrigerate, as cold sheet mask relaxes your skin and also tightens it.
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