DIY Face Mask For Your Skin Type

Mixing up your own masks at home is a delicious form of self care—sometimes delicious enough to eat the leftovers! Here are some of our favorite DIY masks for various skin types. Combine the ingredients and mix extremely well by hand or in a small blender until you have a spreadable texture. Apply your mask to clean skin, and leave on for 20-30 minutes. Rinse off in the shower, and enjoy your glowing skin!

DIY Mask for acne-prone skin

1 tablespoon fresh aloe gel + 1 teaspoon manuka honey + ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder + ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
   

DIY mask for dull, dry skin 

1 tablespoon plain yogurt + ½ tablespoon buttermilk + ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  

DIY mask for irritated skin

1 tablespoon plain yogurt + 1 teaspoon manuka honey + 1 teaspoon oat flour or ground oats
  

DIY mask for dehydrated skin 

1 teaspoon ground flaxseed + 1 teaspoon hot water + ½ teaspoon manuka honey + ½ teaspoon cacao powder + 2 small slices ripe banana
   

DIY mask for Oily Skin (use blender)

¼ cucumber with skin + 1 tablespoon fresh avocado + ½ teaspoon matcha powder
  
   
   
See a few of these in action on our Instagram!
Not in the mood for doing it yourself? We get it. Try our Detox Exfoliating Mask instead! 
Hope you find the perfect blend for your skin type! 

OUR WELLNESS + SKINCARE EXPERT

Sarah Villafranco, MD

Dr. Sarah Villafranco attended Georgetown University Medical School, and went on to complete her residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University. She moved to Colorado, where she practiced as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Aspen Valley Hospital, Snowmass Clinic, and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, she took a local soap making class, and fell in love with the chemistry and artistry of making soap. Sarah went into research mode and was alarmed to learn how many potentially harmful ingredients were in most skincare products on the market. She knew she could make better, safer products that were as effective (if not more so) than conventional products. After a few years of research and development, Sarah stepped away from the emergency room to launch Osmia Skincare in April of 2012. She remains a licensed physician in Colorado, and now helps people find healthier, happier skin as CEO of the brand.