Taking care of the skin is the first and foremost priority of every girl. Even when you are pregnant, you cannot forget to take care of your skin. After all, all the maternity shoots are still pending, you need to be glowing, and your skin should be soft and smooth. Know about homemade face masks during pregnancy.
But when we are pregnant, we become super conscious about using any product, as it may harm our baby or us. So, don’t worry The Blessed Mom understood the concern, and we have brought you some amazing homemade face masks, which are safe and easy to use even during pregnancy.
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Benefits of Homemade Face Masks
- They are 100% natural.
- They are very effective.
- Inexpensive method.
- It does not have any side effects.
- No chemical harm to mother or baby.
- It is made with the best ingredients.
- It can be applied whenever you want.
DIY Face Masks During Pregnancy
Since now, we know how beneficial homemade face masks during pregnancy are for us. Let us see the DIY face masks which we can use-
1. Oats and Yogurt-
This mask will help to remove the dead cells from your face and also exfoliate it. Yogurt will help in making the skin smooth and glowy.
How to prepare:
- You Need- 1 tbsp of oats and half a bowl of yogurt.
- Mix oats in yogurt.
- Apply it on your face.
- Let it dry for 15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.
2. Honey and Yogurt-
This mask helps in the deep nourishment of the skin. Honey with its antibacterial property helps to clean the skin, and yogurt hydrates the skin. This mask helps in making your skin brighter and glowing.
How to prepare-
- You Need- ½ bowl of yogurt and 1 tbsp of honey.
- Mix honey into yogurt.
- Apply it on your face and leave it to rest for 15 minutes.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
3. Clay Masks-
These are the most trending face masks these days. It is 100% pure and organic. It does not contain any harmful chemicals, which makes it best and safe to use during pregnancy. Mud contains a lot of minerals like phosphorus, calcium, and iron, which are great for the skin. Clay masks help in keeping the skin clean by removing blackheads, acne, and other blemishes.
How to prepare-
- You Need- 1tbsp of mud or clay, water, honey, and rose water.
- Mix clay into the water to make a consistent paste.
- Add 1tbsp of honey for nourishment.
- Add a few drops of rose water for refreshment.
- Mix them properly and then apply them to your face.
- Leave it for min. 15 minutes and wash it with lukewarm water
4. Almond and Banana Mask-
Almonds are very good for health and skin. Eating 4-5 soaked almonds daily will help you a lot in keeping your skin and health good. A banana is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. Almond and banana, when mixed together to form a paste, make our skin soft and smooth. It enhances collagen production and has an anti-aging effect.
How to prepare –
- You Need- 1tbsp of almond flour and half mashed banana.
- Mix almond powder into banana
- Mix it properly and apply it to your skin.
- Let it dry for 15 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
5. Lemon and Potato Pulp Mask-
This is one of the best masks to be used to remove stretch marks. Lemon and potato mask helps to brighten the skin and is completely safe for pregnant women.
How to prepare-
- You Need- ½ cup of potato juice, ½ tbsp of lemon juice.
- Mix both the juice in a bowl.
- Apply it on your face and leave it till it dries.
- Wash it off with cold water.
6. Honey and Papaya Mask-
Papaya helps in hydrating the skin by removing the dead cells. The honey and papaya face mask gives us rejuvenating and refreshing skin. This face mask is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants. It removes all kinds of dark spots and wrinkles and makes the skin clean and clear.
How to prepare-
- You Need- ½ cup of mashed papaya and 2 tbsp. of honey.
- Mix papaya into honey and form a mixture.
- Apply the mask on your face and let it dry for 20 minutes.
- Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
7. Milk and Honey Face Mask-
Milk and honey when combined, give an amazing moisturized mask. Milk makes the skin soft and supple, and honey hydrates it. It helps in getting rid of any impurities and makes your skin glowing.
How to prepare-
- You Need- 1tbsp of honey and 1tbsp of milk.
- Mix them and apply them to your face.
- Massage it a little while applying.
- Leave the mask for 20 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.
8. Gram Flour and Turmeric Face Mask-
This is one of the best face masks, which has been in use for many years. Since ancient days, we have heard people telling us the benefit of gram flour and turmeric face masks. This face mask helps in lightening the skin tone and makes the to-be-mommy beautiful.
You can also use this face mask to tighten and brighten your dull skin.
How to prepare-
- You Need- 2 tbsp of gram flour, rose water, and a pinch of turmeric.
- Mix turmeric in the gram flour.
- Form a paste with the help of rosewater.
- Apply the mask on your face and keep it for 15 minutes.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
9. Cucumber and Tomato Face Mask-
Seeing this face mask, I can only remember the salad. I am just kidding. This vegetable face mask is very hydrating. It helps in enhancing the skin tone and makes us feel calm and refreshed.
How to prepare-
- You Need- Cucumber and Tomato juice.
- Take 2 tbsp of both the juices.
- Put it on your face.
- Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
10. Milk Cream and Walnut Face Mask-
Walnut is very beneficial for our health. It helps increase memory and brain functioning. This face pack of milk cream and walnut helps to reduce the effect of stress on our face. It helps in moisturizing the skin and also removes the dead cells.
How to prepare-
- You Need- 5 soaked walnuts (Soak it for at least an hour), and 2 tbsp of milk.
- Grind the soaked walnut and add 2 tbsp of milk to it.
- Apply the mask on your face and let it dry for few minutes.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
11. Milk and Strawberry Face Mask-
How delicious face mask. Yes, you can even try drinking this strawberry shake; it will be effective. But applying it to the skin helps in the regeneration of the skin cells, making them glow.
How to prepare-
- You Need- 3-4 strawberries and 2 tbsp. of milk.
- Mash the strawberries and mix them with 2 tbsp. of milk.
- Make a consistent paste of it and apply it to your face.
- Leave it for 10 mins. and wash it off with clean water.
12. Sandalwood and Orange Peel Face Mask-
We all know how effective orange peels are, it helps in tightening of the skin and make it glow. This Sandalwood and orange peel face mask helps in improving the texture of the skin. During pregnancy, due to hormone change, our skin gets acne, pimple, and stretches; this face mask helps in removing them and clearing the skin.
How to prepare-
- You Need- 2 tbsp. of orange peel powder, 1 tbsp. Of sandalwood powder and rose water.
- Mix the powder together.
- Form a paste with the help of rosewater.
- Apply the face mask on your face and leave it to dry.
- Wash it off with cold water.
13. Avocado Face Mask-
Avocado is extremely rich in potassium. It is very beneficial for both skin and hair. It provides extreme nourishment and moisturization to hair and skin.
How to prepare-
- You Need-1 ripe avocado, 1 tsp of yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Mash the avocado and mix it with yogurt and lemon juice.
- Apply the mixture to your face and let it dry for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
So, these are some of the amazing face masks which you can use during your pregnancy and keep shining and glowing like the way you used to. Which one do you feel like using?
FAQ
How frequently can I use the face mask?
Homemade face masks can be used daily, but it may be a little tiring to use them daily, so for a relaxing way you can use them alternate days or twice a week.
Are the ingredients safe to use?
Yes, all the ingredients listed above are safe to use, but every pregnancy is different. If you feel that you are feeling nausea with any ingredient, you can avoid that, and you can also consult your doctor for it.
