4 all-natural homemade face masks

Women have used face masks for centuries to clean and tone the skin and give it a glowing vitality. Face masks give their best results if used regularly — once a week is not too often. Try these homemade face masks to get your own glow.

• 1 packet dry yeast
• 3 drops lemon juice
• 10 ml (2 tsp) water

  1. In a small bowl, mix the yeast, lemon juice and water vigorously until a thick paste forms. If necessary, add more water to achieve the correct consistency for applying to the face.

  2. Pat the mixture on the face, avoiding the eyes. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Pat skin dry.

• 5 ml (1 tsp) apricot kernel oil
• 2 drops palmarosa
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) green clay
• Warm water

  1. Clean your face thoroughly using any natural cleanser. In a small dish, mix the apricot oil and the palmarosa together. Put the green clay in a small bowl and stir in the apricot oil mixture. Add just enough warm water to make a spreadable paste. With your fingers, work the mixture thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients.

  2. Apply the mask immediately, avoiding the eyes. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. As the moisture evaporates, you will feel the mask tighten.

  3. Rinse the mask off with warm water, pat skin dry and follow with an application of toner and then of moisturizer.

• 50 g (1/4 c) heavy whipping cream
• 1 medium banana
• 1 vitamin E capsule, 400 IU

  1. Clean your face thoroughly with any natural cleanser. In a small bowl, mash together the cream and banana. Pierce the vitamin E capsule with a needle, squeeze out the contents and stir in.

  2. Smooth onto face and neck. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove with damp cloth. Rinse clean with warm water. Pat your skin dry.

• 5 ml (1 tsp) brewer's yeast
• 75 g (1/3 c) yogurt or as needed

  1. Clean your face thoroughly with any natural cleanser. In a small bowl, mix the brewer's yeast with the yogurt to make a thin paste. Pat this mixture onto the oily areas of your face. Allow the mask to dry for 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Rinse with warm water. Splash with cool water. Gently pat dry.

1.To make the process easier, sit or stand in front of a mirror. Cover your shoulders with a clean towel and have a damp washrag or hand towel ready for wiping up any drips.

2.Apply the mask with a clean cotton ball or with your fingers. The mask should cover your face from the hairline to the chin, missing only the area around the eyes.

3.Leave the mask on for 15 minutes the first few times you use it. Later, if your skin is not irritated and you like the mask's effects, you can slowly increase the time to 30 minutes. To best enjoy the facial mask, lie down, shut your eyes, and relax while the mask is working.