Herbal Facial Masks For Your Skin Type

Consumers today are bombarded daily with hundreds of ads and promotions, making it extremely difficult to know what the right herbal face mask can be for them.

Rest easy, there is no need to be overwhelmed, just follow a few simple rules for the herbal masks that suit your skin the best and you will be loving your new and improved skin in no time.

First, many of you might not know what a face mask is. It’s simple.  Face masks (or Facial Masks) come in all types, but they are basically a skin treatment that you leave on your face for a certain amount of time then wash off.  Face Masks can remove toxins from your skin, help pull the dirt and impurities out of your clogged pores - like blackheads, lighten your skin, reduce wrinkles, moisturize or balance your skin.  Depending on the mask you choose, it can perform a variety of skin treatments. The best herbal facial mask - is the one that’s right for YOU.

First, decide what type of skin you have so you can better choose the herbal mask that suits you. Do you suffer from oily skin or dry skin? Do you breakout easily and have sensitive skin or redness or rosacea? Maybe you have combination skin - its all ok. There is a specially formulated mask out there to help all skin types.

Even if you suffer from acne, your face mask should be calming and balancing - meaning they contain ingredients that help reduce redness and allergic reactions. Natural, herbal facial masks tend to solve these problems best. Acid Peels and harsh chemicals are typically NOT a good way to treat your skin.

Key ingredients to look for in a good herbal facial mask would be:

Oatmeal - natural anti-inflammatory and skin softener

Chamomile - a natural anti-inflammatory, reduces redness and inflammation

Rosemary - Natural antibiotic, anti-microbial, astringent (great for acne)

Aloe Vera - natural skin healer, helps repair damaged cells or acne scars

Lavender:  natural anti-microbial and astringent

Marshmallow ( the herb - not the desert)  - helps reduce redness and inflammation

Green Tea - helps repair cellular damage to skin cells

Vitamins - A, C, E - all help repair skin and nourish

Of course you can use a multitude of at-home ingredients such as these to create your own herbal masks - so experiment and have fun!