DIY SERIES: Organic Cotton Sheet Masks

I’M SO FOND OF USING COTTON SHEET MASKS, because they deliver extra goodness to my skin after a very tiring day. In the beauty stores, there are a lot of variants to choose from, depending on your skin types and needs. Basically, a cotton sheet mask will provide extra moisture and loads of vitamins for your skin to look healthier, glowing, and even firmer. 

But even if I wanted to use a sheet mask every single night, I can’t, because they are too pricey! *cries* I only manage to pull off two good-quality masks every a week (because there are a few not-so-effective sheet masks in the market which I personally don’t like). And luckily, I discovered a very cheap way on how I can enjoy daily pampering without murdering my wallet. I’ll be sharing with you my organic and very economical version of some popular cotton sheet masks. 


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FIRST THINGS FIRST!

You must first secure the most important item in this DIY project: the sheet mask. You can buy them in bulk at Daiso (a Japanese store located inside malls), but in their dry form---with no essence.

COPY CAT FOR REAL

Below are my simple sheet mask recipes, recreating the famous variants from different beauty brands. But of course, our organic sheet masks won’t be as elaborate as those available in the market, but they’ll also bring you excellent results for sure. Let’s get started!

Recipe #1: 

Oatmeal sheet mask [for smooth skin]

Recipe #2: 

Tomato sheet mask [for pinkish and supple skin]

Recipe #3: 

Green Tea sheet mask [for clear and glowing skin]

Recipe #4: 

Honey & Lemon sheet mask 

[for whiter and pimple-free skin]

Disclaimer: If you are allergic to one or some of the ingredients, I discourage you to continue with this DIY project. You can start with a skin patch test first if you’re not sure though. 

Recipe #1: Oatmeal sheet mask

1. Get a small clean bowl and a mixing spoon.

2. Place 3 tablespoons of dry oatmeal into the bowl and pour 4 tablespoons of warm water.

3. Press the oatmeal until it becomes soft and the water turns milky.

4. Strain the mixture, leaving only the liquid portion.

5. Drop the dried cotton sheet mask inside the bowl and let it absorb the liquid. 

6. Stretch the wet sheet mask. It is now ready for use!

Recipe #2: Tomato sheet mask

1. Get a clean bowl and a fork.

2. Place one large tomato inside the bowl (washed, seeds not removed).

3. Using a fork, mash the tomato until it is completely disintegrated.

4. Strain the mixture, leaving the liquid (and a few pulps).

*follow steps number 5 & 6 in Recipe #1. 

Recipe #3: Green Tea sheet mask

1. Get a clean bowl and a mixing spoon.

2. Tear the contents of two (2) tea bags,

3. Place the dried contents inside the bowl and add 2 tablespoons of warm water.

4. Stir until the color becomes dark and let it sit for a few minutes.

*follow steps number 5 & 6 in Recipe #1. 

Recipe #4: Honey and Lemon sheet mask

1. Get a clean bowl and mixing spoon.

2. Place 2 tablespoons of honey inside the bowl.

3. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and mix thoroughly. 

4. You can add a few drops of clean water to make the consistency less thick. 

*follow steps number 5 & 6 in Recipe #1. 

TRY THEM ALL!

See? They are all easy to make! Sometimes, I even add a few drops of my face serum, but of course it will depend on your preference. You can actually use a lot of other ingredients that you can find inside the fridge. Below are some of the skin-friendly items for your reference:

1. Coffee

2. Aloe
3. Milk
4. Plant oils (Almond, Castor, Jojoba, etc.)

5. Avocado
6. Berries

Hoping you’ll try all of my recipes and don’t forget to share your thoughts (and pictures!) with us. Comment your suggestions below. Until our next DIY SKIN CARE project!



Stay beautiful,