6 Lush DIY Masks to Try at Home

Using simple yet effective ingredients you can probably find in your kitchen, these recipes will give you hydrated and healthy skin with minimal effort.

Summer is the perfect time to adopt new skincare habits- but that can quickly become an expensive venture. DIY masks are one of the simplest ways to ease the expense, especially since you can restock on your regular grocery trips. To help you with this, L'Officiel has found six homemade face mask recipes, made with simple and healthy ingredients that you more than likely already have in your fridge. Try out these miracle DIY mask recipes at any time of the day, and get ready to rejuvenate your skin as much as your soul.

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For Freshness

For fresh and hydrated skin, use the simplest DIY mask recipe of all. All you need is a peeled cucumber, but you won't be putting slices over your eyes this time. Instead, just grind it well until it forms a homogenous paste, adding a few drops of water if necessary to create an easier texture. Apply in a circular motion to the face, keeping the mixture on for a few minutes, then remove with cold water.

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To Calm and Nourish

For this DIY mask, you will need half a banana and half an avocado (both mashed), a teaspoon of honey, two tablespoons of Greek yogurt, and a tablespoon of olive oil, which you can also use on your hair later for a full treatment of homemade beauty. Mix all the ingredients and apply the paste to your skin. Let it sit for 15 minutes before removing with warm water.

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For a Detox Treatment

For clean, detoxified skin without too much effort, you will need a tablespoon of papaya and a few drops of lemon. Mix the ingredients and apply the DIY mask to the face, allowing it to sit for 10 minutes before rinsing well with warm water. Remember that different skin types will tolerate ingredients in different ways, so if you start to feel any discomfort, remove the mask ahead of time.

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For Exfoliation

Who doesn't love the smooth skin you get after exfoliating? For this DIY mask, the ingredients are simple, but effective: you will only need a spoon of honey and a spoon of coffee powder. After mixing the two ingredients and transforming them into a paste, apply the mixture to the face, massage gently in circular movements, and then let it sit for three minutes. Remove with ice water to seal your pores. If you have dry skin, be sure to massage with even more care.

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For a Smooth Complexion

Superfood avocados provide powerful anti-aging effects, especially when it comes to minimizing the appearance of fine lines. Knead half of an avocado by mixing it with saline solution, then apply the DIY mask and let it take effect for 20 minutes. Then, just remove with warm water to find a smooth complexion that's your skin's version of a clean slate.

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For a Covetable Glow

Skin expert Joanna Vargas, who takes care of faces like Julianne Moore and Mindy Kaling, is a master of DIY masks, and one of her biggest hits is bound to give you an instant glow. To achieve this, you will need half a mashed avocado, two tablespoons of honey, two teaspoons of olive oil, and one mashed mango. Let it stand for 20 minutes. Packed with vitamin C, this mask has a strong hydrating and brightening effect, especially when used in tandem with exfoliation.