Dead skin refers to the accumulation of the aging stratum corneum that does not shed in time and accumulates on the surface of the skin. Removing dead skin in a timely manner can make the skin smooth and refine pores. In our daily lives, we can use simple ingredients to make homemade masks to easily remove dead skin.
Lemon and Honey Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of yogurt, a small amount of lemon juice, honey.
Instructions: Mix yogurt, honey, and lemon juice in a bowl.
Usage: Dip a cotton pad into the prepared mixture and apply it evenly on the face. Then, massage it gently with fingertips. After 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Effect: Lemon juice is relatively gentle in exfoliating and will not damage the skin during massage. It is less likely to cause allergies. However, note that lemon juice is photosensitive, so avoid sun exposure after using lemon for exfoliation to prevent tanning.
Seaweed and Glycerin Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 100g seaweed powder, 15ml glycerin, mineral water as needed.
Instructions: Mix seaweed powder, glycerin, and mineral water together until it forms a paste.
Usage: After cleansing, apply the prepared mask on the face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Effect: Seaweed contains rich vitamins and minerals, which can replenish moisture to the skin while exfoliating and eliminate inflammation.
Almond and Salt Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 25g almond powder, 5g fine salt.
Instructions: Mix almond powder with hot water to form a paste, then add salt and mix well. Let it cool.
Usage: After cleansing, apply the mixture on the face for about 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Effect: Fine salt can help exfoliate and deep clean the skin, control oil, and reduce inflammation. It is especially suitable for exfoliating for people with normal or oily skin.
Corn and Olive Oil Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 10g corn flour, 3ml olive oil.
Instructions: Mix corn flour with a small amount of water to form a paste, then add olive oil and mix well.
Usage: After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount of corn paste on the face and gently massage. Focus more on the T-zone area. After 5 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Effect: Corn and olive oil exfoliating mask can help shrink pores, remove dead skin, and make the skin smooth. It is especially suitable for combination and oily skin.
Chestnut and Honey Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 5 chestnuts, 10g honey, flour as needed.
Instructions: Cook the chestnuts until they are soft, remove the skin, and mash them into a paste. Then, add an appropriate amount of flour, water to form a paste, and add honey.
Usage: After cleansing, apply the mask evenly on the face for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Effect: This mask can help remove dead skin, tighten pores, promote blood circulation, and moisturize the skin. It is especially suitable for normal or oily skin.
Mung Bean and Tea Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of green bean powder, 2 tea bags, boiling water as needed.
Instructions: Place the tea bags in a container filled with boiling water and soak until cool. Then, add green bean powder to the tea water, mix well until it forms a paste.
Usage: Gently pat the face with the green bean paste on the tea bags for about 5 minutes, then repeat for another 5 minutes. After three repetitions, rinse the face thoroughly with warm water.
Effect: Mung bean and tea mask can help reduce inflammation, detoxify, and effectively remove dead skin from the face, alleviating facial inflammation.
Brown Sugar and Olive Oil Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 20g brown sugar, 30ml olive oil.
Instructions: Mix brown sugar and olive oil until well combined.
Usage: After cleansing, apply the brown sugar and olive oil mixture on the face, and after about 5 minutes, massage it in circular motions with fingertips. Rinse off with water afterwards.
Effect: The granular texture of brown sugar can effectively remove dead skin and has good moisturizing effects.
Red Bean and Yogurt Exfoliating Mask
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons of red bean powder, 3 teaspoons of yogurt.
Instructions: Mix red bean powder and yogurt thoroughly until it forms a paste.
Usage: After washing the face, apply the prepared mask evenly on the face, avoiding the eye and lip areas. After about 10 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Effect: Red bean powder can help nourish the skin, and when used with yogurt, it has good cleansing effects, especially suitable for cleansing the T-zone area.
