DIY Face Mask Hacks

I’m obsessed with DIY masks and always have been. But take STOCK! As I undertook my studies, I soon learned that I could be doing more harm than good and by using these at home kitchen ingredients… lemon juice? I was actually exacerbating inflammation!

The good news for a skincare junkie like myself is that there are some amazing everyday superfoods that can boost and supercharge the efficacy of expertly formulated powered masks. Through researching all-natural and easily accessible ingredients I uncovered the holy grail of creating at home spa-like masks that give your skin life!  Better still, the expert formulators and brand founders advocate and promote the use of these ingredients with their glorious power masks. So let’s look at some DIY mask hacks for glowing skin at home.

Superfood No 1: HONEY

This natural superfood is brimming with amazing skin-loving properties and there isn’t a skin type out there that will not benefit from a dose of all-natural organic honey. Revered as one of nature’s most potent skin remedies honey is a natural humectant (and readily used in organic skincare), working to draw moisture into the skin, keeping the skin hydrated but not oily. Honey is also supercharged with antibacterial and antiseptic properties, making it ideal for oily and acne-prone skin.

There are several types of honey you can buy at your local supermarket; we recommend either raw organic honey or pure New Zealand Manuka Honey- that is bottled straight from the hive. Both these types of honey are non-processed and decadent in texture, some can contain small pieces of debris from the honeycomb. Rich in B Vitamins, amino acids, minerals including calcium and copper and antioxidants that help to protect, repair and promote healthy and strong skin. Pro tip: to ensure the full spectrum of nutrients are bioavailable the honey should not be heated.

Honey is an amazing skin cleanser, making it an ideal additive to a powder mask. It’s gentle and nourishing while purifying the skin, making it great for sensitive and compromised skin.

Flower & Spice Beauty Masquerade Customisable Clay Treatment is a potent blend of detoxifying and stimulating clays whisking away dullness. Hibiscus improves skin elasticity and unifies the tone of the skin, anti-inflammatory turmeric and the star ingredient panax ginseng deliver powerful anti-ageing benefits. This indulgent blend is formulated to be customised. We adore this mask! It can be used with purified water to cleanse and detoxify, but we love the indulgent texture and toning effect when blended equal parts powder to honey. Result: the most luxurious spa-like skin treatment that will brighten and balance the complexion in one application. Skin is left toned, calm and pore less.