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You look into the mirror and dull, tired and angry skin is what you see. May be it's time you took a few minutes off to pamper your face with all-natural face masks, made by you, for you. It doesn't hurt to show your skin some TLC. Today, we're going to look at the 5 most powerful ingredients you can use to create the most effective homemade face mask.

There are 5 key ingredients that you can choose from, depending on your skin needs. So take a look at the table below, and take a pick!

What are the roles of the KEY ingredients used in the recipes?

Ingredient	Role/Function
Avocado	Rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E, promotes overall healthy skin, hydrates and moisturizes skin, leaves skin looking firmer, youthful and healthy
Honey	Contains hundreds of beneficial compounds, antibacterial, antihistamine, antioxidant, reduces redness and irritation, softens skin, brightens skin, fights acne
Egg White	Repairs damaged tissues, promotes youthful radiant glow, repairs free radical damage
Banana	Known as "Nature's Botox", actively fights against fine lines and wrinkles, promotes soft, supple skin, reduces blemishes, solves dry skin problems
Yogurt	Rich in good bacteria, deodorizes skin, purifies skin pores, brightens complexion, hydrates skin, moisturizes and uplifts
Strawberry	Rich in fruity acids or AHA's, fights pimples, an excellent acne remedy, brightens skin tone,
Oats	Natural exfoliant, absorbs excess oils, softens skin, removes dead cells, draws out toxins, gently cleans clogged pores
Lemon	Natural astringent, closes skin pores, prevents excess oiliness, perfect toner for skin, lightens skin, fades scars

These ingredients are full of natural goodness to create awesome face masks right at home.

1. Scrub-a-dub! Avocado-Oat Face Mask

Honey Face Mask for the ultimate skin revival. With avocado and coconut oil, this is a great mask for all sorts of skin issues. | Source

Originating from Central America, avocados have taken over the health food world by a storm! And now, there's no reason not to include it in your natural skin care regimen either! With a creamy fluffy texture that feels like you're applying a luxurious mousse to your skin, avocados are rich in highly potent ingredients that are absolutely wonderful for skin. Let's find out what these key nutrients are below:

Nutrient	Benefit for Skin
Fatty Acids	Lubricate, moisturize and soften skin
Biotin	Promotes healthy skin, revitalizes dry and cracked skin
Vitamin A	Heals peeling skin, essential to cell health and functioning

Table showing just some of the nutrients in avocado for this exfoliating face mask.

Pro Tips:

1. You can keep the mask for longer, if you have time. Keep it on until it dries.
2. Don't use soap after washing off your face mask. Soap is harsh and depletes the skin's natural oils.
3. Keep a batch of oats powdered before hand to save time whenever you apply the mask.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oats powder
• 1 table spoon of mashed avocado

Instructions:

1. Gather your oats powder and mashed avocado, and place them in a mixing bowl.
2. Using a fork, mash up the two ingredients until you form an even mixture
3. Apply this onto a clean face and allow it to rest undisturbed for 10 - 15 minutes.
4. Then wash off the face mask by rubbing your face in circular motions. This will help further exfoliate and scrape off dead skin cells, revealing new soft skin underneath.
5. Pat your face with a clean cotton towel. No need to moisturize your face since avocado has natural fats that will deeply hydrate your skin.

Guacamole tastes great, but never buy avocados again without saving some for your face! Here are some more great avocado face mask recipes!