in

DIY Face Masks for Redness: 9 Natural Recipes and Uses

homemade natural face masks for redness

Skin sensitivity is caused by dryness, environmental reason and diseases like eczema and rosaceous. The moisture fence that protects the skin from outside elements has been compromised, leading to increased reactions to anything that touches it. Skin sensitivity can arise in any skin type.

When you have sensitive skin, the right face mask can relieve your symptoms while the wrong one can cause irritation and redness.

The best face masks for sensitive skin replenish your skin’s natural protective fence with hydrating, soothing ingredient.

DIY Face Masks Benefit Sensitive Skin

Face masks offer an extra level of benefits to complement your daily skin care routine.

Face masks can treat symptoms such as redness and dryness. They also can gently exfoliate dry skin and dead skin cells or reduce breakouts if your sensitive skin is prone to acne.

Homemade Face Masks for Redness: 9 Best Natural DIY Recipes and Uses

1. Oatmeal & honey face mask to reduce redness

This recipe uses skin-calming oatmeal and antibacterial honey to reduce redness in dry, damaged skin.

Preparation

  • 4-5 tablespoon oatmeal
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
  • Few drop hot water

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.

Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with plain water

Colloidal (finely-ground) oatmeal has been found to improve the skin’s moisture retention and help maintain skin surface pH. It can also treat skin itching, dryness and roughness.

2. Strawberry anti-acne face mask

This face mask is designed to improve the conditions that cause blemishes while being gentle enough for sensitive skin. This homemade strawberry face mask is perfect for oily, acne-prone skin.

The salicylic acid in the strawberries dissolves oil and prevents breakouts. At the same time, the yogurt and honey fight infection and reduce the redness caused by blemishes.

Preparation

  • 3-4 tablespoon mash strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2-3 tablespoon yogurt

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.

Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with plain water

3. Oatmeal & yogurt face mask

Oatmeal is well-known in skincare circles for its ability to sooth rough, red skin. Combine it with a yogurt and a sprinkle of honey (to moisturize), and you’ve got an amazing formula for relief.

Preparation

  • 2-3 teaspoon of oatmeal
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of yogurt

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.

Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with cold water

4. Avocado & coconut oil face mask to reduce redness

This avocado and coconut oil homemade face mask provides plenty of moisture to replenish and refresh scratch, irritated skin.

Preparation

  • 2-3 teaspoon avocado
  • 2-3 drops coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.

Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with cold water

5. Papaya face mask

For this curative face mask, you’ll only need one ingredient—papaya. For quite some time Papaya has been used in homemade face masks because of it contain many vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that helpful in reducing irritation, fight free radicals, and moisturize.

Preparation

  • Cut one papaya in half and peel off
  • Remove the seeds and discard.

Method

Blend the papaya in a blender and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.
  • Let it sit for 12-15 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water.
  • Splash your face with cool water to close pores.
  • Then pat dry with a soft towel.

6. Apple cider vinegar & oatmeal and green tea face mask

Preparation

  • 1-2 tablespoons dry instant oatmeal
  • 3 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3-4 teaspoon green tea

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.
  • Let it sit for 10-115 minutes and then wash off with cold water
  • Repeat twice a week for best results.

7. Oatmeal & banana mask

Preparation

  • 2-3 tablespoons of raw oats
  • 2 teaspoon of honey
  • 1/2 of a banana

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.
  • Let it sit for 10-115 minutes and then wash off with cold water.

8. Baking soda & cinnamon face mask for wrinkles and redness

The main ingredient in this face mask is baking soda and cinnamon they are ideal for detoxifying dry, tired skin. The baking soda smoothly exfoliates, while the cinnamon supports the removal of harmful toxins.

Add in the moisturizing and protecting properties of the other ingredients in the mask recipe below, and you can say goodbye to wrinkles and redness.

Preparation

  • 3 tablespoons of baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 3-4 teaspoons of milk
  • 2 teaspoon of honey

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

 Apply

  • Apply the mixture to face.
  • Gently massage the paste over your face and neck.
  • Let it sit for 10-115 minutes and then wash off with plain water

9. Grape cleanser

Take a few fresh grapes, and you’ve got an easy DIY facial cleanser. Cut four or five grapes in half and rub the flesh over your face and neck, wait for 5-7 minutes then wash your face with cold water.