Basic Facial Masks for Men

Facial Masks are a great way to give your skin a quick burst of whatever it is craving.  These three recipes are simple to prepare and are designed for three common skin types and can be easily adjusted to accommodate substitutions or extra ingredients.  While these mask recipes were created with men in mind, they can certainly be used for women's skin as well. 

For Dry Skin
2 Tablespoons Fine Oatmeal
1 Tablespoon Whole Milk Powder
1 Tablespoon Honey Powder
1 Tablespoon Rose Petal Powder
1 Tablespoon Organic Rosehip Oil
1 - 2 Teaspoons Roman Chamomile Hydrosol

For Normal Skin
2 Tablespoons Moor Mud
1 Tablespoon Yellow Sandalwood Powder
1 Tablespoon Coral Calcium
1 Tablespoon Honey Powder
1 - 2 Teaspoons Carrot Seed Hydrosol

For Oily / Acne Prone Skin
2 Tablespoons Dead Sea Mud
1 Tablespoon Moroccan Rhassoul Clay
1 Tablespoon Neem Powder
1 Tablespoon Honey Powder
1 - 2 Teaspoons Lemon Balm Hydrosol

Instructions
To prepare any of these facial masks begin by combining the dry ingredients in a small bowl.  Mix the dry powders well, then add any water based liquids, followed by oil based liquids.  When adding the liquid ingredients make sure to add just enough to create a smooth paste.  If you add too much liquid the mask will be too thin to apply to the face.

Usage
Dampen the skin with a clean towel moistened with warm water.  Apply a thick layer of mask to the face, avoiding sensitive spots such as the eyes and mouth.  Allow the mask to dry for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing away.  Apply toner or moisturizer as needed after rinsing the mask.

Comments

[Cassandra]

I was just looking at the masks for men and thought of my soon to be teenage son who is starting to deal with the wonderful world of acne. What ingrediants would be best for a good facial cleanser that he can use everyday that won't completly dry out his face?

[Emmy]

Since Acne is a pretty hot topic in the world of natural skin care there are probably as many acne remedies as there are cures for the hiccups. The reason that so many exist, and that most of them are sworn by according to their creators is that every case of acne is different. Finding the right balance for an individual's skin is usually the true key to staying acne free. This can be especially difficult for teenagers since their body chemistry is constantly changing.

White Kaolin Clay makes a great mask base that usually won't over-dry the skin. There are many herbs and other natural ingredients that can be added to the clay to create an acne fighting mask. Some of my favorites are: Oatmeal, Honey Powder, Neem Powder, Lavender Powder, Tulsi Powder, and Sandalwood Powder. Try using an astringent Hydrosol such as Wiitch Hazel Hydrosol, Lavandula Hydrosol, or Lemon Balm Hydrosol to wet the mask. The Hydrosol can also be used as a skin toner after the mask has been rinsed.