DIY Anti-Stress Face Masks To Look Younger

It probably feels like just a few months ago that you had a young, smooth, and fresh skin, doesn’t it? And in no time, you’ve grown and look older than your age due to the high stress levels at the workplace or in your personal life. But not all is lost yet! Taking care of your skin and making it wrinkle-free can make you more confident, happy, and ready to face whatever life throws at you! All you need is a few simple face masks to look young and full of life again.

With natural ingredients that contain antioxidants, are antibacterial, and natural exfoliators, these DIY face masks will keep your skin fresh, young, and wrinkle-free.

7 Natural Face Masks To Remove Signs Of Stress

1. Oatmeal Face Mask

Oatmeal is a mild exfoliant and will also treat sunburns, while honey is antibacterial and a brilliant cleanser. And almonds are just what you need to exfoliate your skin. All these ingredients put together will make an amazing spa treatment for you, right at home!

Ingredients

• Water
• Dry oats
• Almonds
• Honey

Directions

1. Mix dry oats and water in 2:1 ratio. That is, if you’re using a cup of dry oats, add 1/2 cup of water to it.
2. Microwave it to make oatmeal while keeping an eye on the temperature setting.
3. Let the meal cool down so that it’s comfortable to touch.
4. To this, add about 1 tsp of finely ground almonds.
5. Add a bit of honey and mix thoroughly to make a paste.
6. If the paste is too thick and hard, add a little water to achieve the right consistency.

How To Use

• Apply this mixture on your face and leave it on for about 15 mins.
• Ensure that the mixture doesn’t get into your eyes.
• Once done, wash it off with water.

2. Cucumber Face Mask

A combination of cucumber, honey, and bananas is exactly what you need to keep your skin moisturized and hydrated. And, this combination certainly helps to keep your face cooler in one of those hot summer days, thanks to the natural cooling effect of the cucumber.¹

Ingredients

• ½ a cucumber along with the skin
• ½ a banana
• 1 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Use a blender to bring the banana and cucumber to the right consistency.
2. Add the honey and lemon juice and stir until perfectly mixed.

How To Use

• Apply the mixture evenly on your face without touching your eyes.
• Leave it on for about 15–30 mins.
• Wash with lukewarm water.
• Apply moisturizer once done.

3. Egg, Banana, And Avocado Face Mask

This mask is perfect if you want to moisturize your skin and look toned instantly. Applying an egg will immediately tighten your skin, while the bananas are great for exfoliating. And avocados hydrate your dry skin to give you a fresh look.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 banana
• 1 avocado
• Olive oil or coconut oil (optional)

Directions

1. Mash the banana and half of the avocado.
2. Add the egg to this mixture.
3. Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.

Or

1. Mash the banana to form a paste.
2. Add egg yolk to this paste.
3. To this, add about 2 tsp of olive or coconut oil (depending on what suits you).

How To Use

• Apply this mask on your face while keeping it from entering your eyes.
• Retain it for 15 mins.
• Rinse with cold water.
• Moisturize, if required.

4. Turmeric Face Mask

Turmeric is a spice used as an active ingredient in numerous age-old Ayurvedic recipes for its varied medicinal properties. And it does wonders for your skin as well. It treats dry skin, makes your skin radiant when used with oils, and also prevents UV-induced damage.²

Ingredients

• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp flour (regular, rice, or ground oats)
• 2 tbsp coconut or olive oil

Directions

1. Add the ingredients to a bowl.
2. Mix well until you get the right consistency.

How To Use

• Apply on the face as a mask.
• Let it be for about 10 mins.
• Wash it off with warm water.

Remember, turmeric might leave a yellowish tint on your skin. So, apply the mask when you have don’t need to get out anytime soon or if planning to spend your weekend at home getting some “me” time.

5. Egg White Face Mask

For an instant toned look, your regular egg whites are more than enough.³

Ingredients

• Egg whites
• A bowl

Directions

1. Get the egg whites.
2. Add it to a bowl and mix it until you get a good consistency.

How To Use

• Apply the egg whites to your face.
• Retain for 15 mins.
• Rinse it off with cold water.
• Moisturize later if required.

6. Papaya, Peach, And Strawberry Face Mask

Strawberries are natural exfoliants with vitamin C that tighten the pores and remove impurities.⁴ Papayas hydrate the skin and put a stop to skin aging. And you know how great oatmeal and honey are for you.

Ingredients

• 1 cooked peach
• 2 large strawberries
• ½ ripe papaya
• 1 tbsp oatmeal
• 1 tsp organic honey

Directions

1. Mash all the fruits in a bowl till you get a good consistency.
2. Add oatmeal and honey to this and mix until you get a thick paste.

How To Use

• Apply the paste all over your face.
• Retain it for 15 mins.
• Wash it off with warm water.

7. Milk And Aloe Vera Face Mask

Milk is the most natural whitener you can find for your skin. And it also keeps your skin from drying up and reduces acne.⁵ However, aloe vera, as you probably know by now, is yet another moisturizer known for its anti-inflammatory property and its ability to prevent wrinkles.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp powdered milk
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp aloe vera gel

Directions

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
2. Mix until you get the right consistency.

How To Use

• Apply this mixture on your face and leave it on for about 10–15 mins.
• Wash it off with warm water.

All of these masks will benefit your skin in their own way. To derive the maximum benefits, use the masks frequently while taking good care of your skin. Along with that, just observe yourself. Make a conscious effort to notice what your expression is like, be it while concentrating on work, driving, or waiting for something. You’ll notice that frowning has turned into an expression that comes involuntarily and, of course, results in those dreaded wrinkles and aging skin. So, just turn that frown upside down and look radiant instantly! A simple effort to stay calm can also contribute to keeping both your face and mind young.