Homemade Face Mask for Combination Skin: 10 Best DIY Recipes and Uses

It can be difficult to choosing a face mask with combination skin, because the combination skin may have multiple issues. However, it is difficult to select what kind of face masks to use and apply; you can deal with multiple issues simultaneous.

What is combination skin?

The definition of combination skin is that skin have an oily T-zone—the forehead, nose and chin—and dryness on the cheeks and jaw line. It can be difficult to care for combination skin because mask that work on one area of the face are often unsuitable for other areas.

Multimasking for combination skin

With combination skin, the two different zones of your face have separate needs. It is better than apply a single mask to your entire face; you can optimize your treatment by using a technique called multimasking.

Multimasking is the use of two masks at the same time: one to the oily T-zone and the other to the drier areas of the face.

By multimasking, you can use the ingredients of each mask directly where they’re needed without wasting the product or any unwanted reactions in your skin.

Best Face Masks for Combination Skin

For combination skin many types of face masks can be used, as they are applied on all over the face.

There are many benefits for using face masks on combination skin: hydration, anti-aging, exfoliation and oil control.

Homemade Face Mask for Combination Skin: DIY Recipes and Uses

1. Clay mask for combination skin

A bentonite clay mask is extremely absorbent and can remove oils, toxins and dead cells from the skin.

When clay combined with milk, it is gentle enough to use on combination skin without being too drying.

Preparation

• 1 tablespoon green clay powder
• 1 tablespoon milk

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

If you find the mask too drying for your cheeks, you can replace the milk with almond or olive oil to use on that area or use the mask fully on the T-zone.

2. Homemade egg white and lemon face mask for combination skin

This face mask is great to tone and tighten acne-prone skin.

Preparation

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 12-15 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

Lemon juice have antibacterial properties.

Vitamins and minerals in eggs can benefit the skin’s overall appearance. Egg whites also contain protein and few nutrients .

This natural face mask is ideal for combination skin. It can nourish the skin and tighten the pores.

3. Charcoal face mask for combination skin

Preparation

• 1 tablespoon charcoal
• 1 tablespoon plain gelatin powder
• 1 tablespoon water

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to your T-zone using a brush
• Let it sit for 20-25 minutes and then peel off
• Wash with warm water if any remaining mask.

Charcoal absorbs excess oil and dirt and impurities from the skin’s surface.

Gelatin can increase collagen density of the skin and moisture.

4. Chamomile green tea and cucumber face mask

This face mask of natural ingredients may help calm inflammation in sensitive skin.

Preparation

• 1 tablespoon cucumber juice
• 1 tablespoon chamomile tea
• 1 tablespoon green tea
• 2 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

5. Papaya face mask for combination skin

This face mask is designed to nourish the dry areas of your face.

Preparation

• 2 tablespoon ripe papaya
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon honey

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture on dry areas of you  face.
• Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

Preparation

• 1 table spoon ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon yogurt
• 1 teaspoon honey

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

Skin naturally loses collagen. Collagen is a type of protein that promotes elasticity. Yogurt in face masks may help restore elasticity and improve overall skin appearance. Increased elasticity can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Yogurt also moisturizes skin, soothes sunburn and fights acne.

7. Oats and honey face mask

Preparation

• 3 tablespoons oats
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in oatmeals help to remove dead skin cells and treat dry skin. Oatmeal can soak up the excess oil on the skin and help treat acne.

Oats also contain saponins. Saponins are natural cleansers and they remove the oil and dirt that clog the pores and exfoliate the skin.

8. Avocado and cocoa powder face mask

Preparation

• 1 tablespoon avocados
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

Method

Mash the avocados in a bowl and mix all above ingredients and make a paste of it

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water

Fatty acids in avocado penetrate and hydrate dry, parched skin.

9. Egg and apple cider vinegar face mask

Preparation

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 10-12 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

Apple cider vinegar has many skin benefits. It is rich in  citric, acetic, malic and amino acid and also contains vitamins, enzymes and mineral salts, which is beneficial for your skin.

A hydrating facial mask can help your skin retain moisture and improve dullness and itching.

10. Cucumber and aloe vera face mask for combination skin

Preparation

• 2 tablespoon cucumber juice
• 2 tablespoon aloe vera gel

Method

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

Apply

• Apply the mixture to face.
• Let it sit for 20-25nminutes and then wash off with warm water.

Try some rubbing fruits like pineapple or papaya directly on your skin, or apply a face mask made of a blend of mash pineapple and yogurt for brighter, glowing skin. For a little stronger exfoliation, use a grainier fruit like strawberries mixed with yogurt on your T-zone, as well as anywhere your skin is peeling.