13 Amazingly Easy And Effective Winter Face Mask Recipes For Soft, Soft Skin

by Chaitra Ramalingegowda · December 10, 2016

With winter upon us in full force, it’s imperative that you do everything in your power to protect your precious skin. The winds of winter rob all the moisture from your skin, leaving it dry, dull, and drab, with cracks too, in extreme cases. So what to do keep the moisture locked in your skin? Try moisturizing winter face masks that not only hydrate your skin, but also nourish it from deep within.

Although you can get a variety of winter skin care products from the store, they can’t match the power of nature. And since everyone and their aunt raging about all things natural, it’s only natural that you go natural as well, yeah? Who wants to saddle their already undernourished skin to toxic chemicals and artificial fragrances, when nature has so much to offer? If you’re one such person who would like to embrace all things natural, try these amazing winter face mask recipes, which cleanse, heal, protect, moisturize, and nourish your skin.

Homemade moisturizing winter face mask recipes

1. Avocado and honey face mask

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Avocado is a rich source of vital vitamins and antioxidants that keep your skin hydrated and moisturized. Honey, on the other hand, is a humectant, which helps seal on the moisture in your skin, keeping it hydrated.

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In a clean bowl, take 2 tablespoons each of ripe avocado and honey, along with 1 egg yolk. Make a smooth paste out of these ingredients, either in a blender or with the help of a fork. Apply this on your face and neck generously, letting it sit for 40 minutes. Wash it off with plain water to reveal smooth, soft, and nourished skin.

Pro tip: Use this mask at least once a week for best results.

2. Avocado and olive oil face mask

Avocado is rich in vitamin E, which helps moisturize and soothe dry skin, while olive oil helps nourish your skin from deep within, which keeps winter dryness away.

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Mash half a ripe avocado using a fork, so that there are no lumps or chunks in it. To this, add 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and mix well. Apply this paste evenly on your face and neck, leaving it on for about 25 minutes, before rinsing it off with cool water.

3. Banana and butter face mask

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Banana is rich in potassium, plus several vital vitamins and minerals, which help provide deep nourishment to your skin. Also, banana is a natural moisturizer, which can combat winter dryness most effectively.

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Mash 1 ripe banana using the back of a fork or a blender into a smooth paste, that is lump-free. To this, add 2 teaspoons of butter and mix well. Spread this paste all over your face and neck. Let it sit for 20 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

Pro tip: You can use milk cream instead of butter, if you think the latter is too messy.

4. Strawberries and yogurt face mask

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Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which helps keep your skin clear and soft, while yogurt provides all the nourishment your winter chapped skin needs. Together, strawberries and yogurt make your skin soft, nourished, and well-moisturized. Specifically, this face mask helps soothe the redness caused by winter, and acne, if any.

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Take 3-4 strawberries, 1 tablespoon each of honey and plain yogurt, and make a smooth paste in a blender. Spread this generously on your face and neck, leaving it on for about 20 minutes, before washing it off with cool water.

5. Honey and rose water face mask

Honey is a great natural moisturizer, while also being an excellent skin-lightening agent. Combined with rose water, it will help tone your winter dry skin.

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Take 1 tablespoon each of honey and rose water, and mix well. Apply this evenly on your face and neck, leaving out the sensitive under-eye areas. Let it sit for about 20 minutes, before rinsing it off with cool water.

6. Egg yolk and olive oil face mask

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Egg yolk contains many vital nutrients that help keep your skin hydrated, while olive oil nourishes and helps seal in the moisture in your skin.

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Whisk 1 egg yolk in a bowl, and add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to it, and mix well. Smear this on your face and neck, letting it sit for about 25 minutes, before washing it off with lukewarm water.

Pro tip: Egg white dries out your skin, so use only egg yolk for a winter face mask.

7. Cocoa powder and coconut milk face mask

Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants, while also helping deeply nourish your skin. Coconut milk, on the other hand, is an excellent natural moisturizer, which softens your winter dry skin. This is an ideal mask for those who have oily skin.

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In a clean bowl, add half a tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 tablespoons of coconut milk. Mix all the ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste all over your face and neck evenly, leaving it on for 20 minutes, before rinsing it off with cool water.

8. Honey and carrot face mask

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Carrot contains carotenes, along with huge amounts of vitamin A and C, both of which are powerful antioxidants that provide nourishment to your skin. Plus, honey is a natural moisturizer, which helps seal in the moisture. Additionally, this mask also helps even out your skin tone.

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Take 2 tablespoons worth of blended carrot paste, and mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey to form a smooth paste. Spread this paste on your face and neck, letting it sit for about 15 minutes, before rinsing it off with cool water.

9. Oatmeal, honey, and yogurt face mask

Oatmeal is one of the best ingredients to combat winter dry skin. Yogurt provides deep nourishment and hydration to your skin, while also helping lighten your skin tone.

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In a clean bowl, take equal amounts of ground oatmeal, honey, and plain yogurt, and mix well. Smear this paste liberally on your face and neck, using your fingertips in circular motions. Let it dry for about half an hour, before scrubbing it off using cool water.

Pro tip: Use this face mask at least twice a week for soft, smooth, moisturized skin.

10. Oatmeal, honey, and egg yolk face mask

Egg yolk deeply nourishes your skin, while also helping tighten the pores. Honey helps even out your skin tone, while helping seal in the moisture. And oatmeal gently exfoliates your skin, helping getting rid of dead cells, grime, dirt, and other impurities.

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In a clean bowl, add 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon each of honey and ground oatmeal. Mix all of the ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and neck, leaving it on for about 20 minutes, before washing it off with lukewarm water.

11. Potato and yogurt face mask

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Potato is fully starchy, and that’s the best part about it when it comes to softening your winter dry skin. Plus, it also provides relief from sun burns. Yogurt helps keep your skin tone even while nourishing it from within.

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Boil, peel, and mash 1 medium sized potato in a clean bowl. Make sure that there are no lumps or chunks of potato left. To this, add half a teaspoon of yogurt, and mix well. Apply this paste on your face and neck, except the sensitive under-eye areas. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, before washing it off with cool water.

12. Milk, sandalwood, and tomato face mask

Milk is a natural moisturizer, which softens and smoothens your skin. Sandalwood powder is excellent in getting rid of any blemishes or dark spots from your skin. And tomato is a natural skin-lightening agent, which helps even out your skin tone.

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Take 1 teaspoon each of milk powder, ground oatmeal, and sandalwood powder, along with 2 teaspoons of tomato juice. Mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth paste. Spread this paste all over your face and neck, leaving it on for about 15 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

13. Almonds, oatmeal, and yogurt face mask

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Almonds contain vitamin E, which is absolutely amazing for beautiful skin. While oatmeal gently exfoliates and removes all impurities from your skin, yogurt acts as a natural bleaching agent, and helps provide deep nourishment to your skin.

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Put 5 almonds, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, and 2 teaspoons of yogurt in a blender to make a smooth paste. You can add a little rose water to adjust the consistency. Smear this paste on your face and neck, leaving it on for 15 minutes, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

Additional tips for winter skin care

Use sunscreen whenever you step outside. Even the weak winter sun can do significant damage to your skin.
Avoid using extremely hot water for a shower/bath. Instead, use lukewarm water.
Use lotions and creams that suit your skin type.
Use the above mentioned face masks at least once a week to keep your skin healthy, nourished, and soft.

There you go – all the moisturizing winter face mask recipes and additional tips for winter skin care. If you follow these, you’re all set to fight against the harsh winds of winter, and emerge on the other side with your skin soft, smooth, healthy, and nourished.

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