1. Pumpkin Spice and Honey Mask

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In each of the ten mask recipes you will notice that they all have one mutual ingredient – honey. It unclogs our pores, it makes our skin soft and glowy, while at the same time works as anti-bacterial and can help in fighting acne. Perfect for some cozy fall time, for this mask you need 6 tbs organic honey, 3 tsp ground cinnamon and 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Mix these three in a jar or other small container and before you use it, clean your face. Apply a thin layer and leave it for 20 minutes. It is recommended to drape a towel around your neck because the mask can get drippy.

2. Avocado Honey Mask with Cacao

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There are few reasons why you should start using cacao in your skin routine and we’ll name just three – it is a powerful antioxidant that blocks free, harmful radicals in our body, it contains omega 6 fatty acids that help in cellular healing and the cacao is rich with vitamin C and magnesium, that protect our skin and keep it healthy. So, to prepare this mask use 1 organic avocado, 1 tbsp organic raw honey, 1 tbsp cacao powder and 3-4 cucumber slices.

3. Banana Face Mask

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The banana is rich with vitamin C and B6 that are important when it comes to the integrity and elasticity of the skin, and it can use its antioxidant for repairing any damage done by free radicals. On the other side, the honey is the most important ingredient thanks to its amazing properties that we previously talked about. To prepare this mask, make sure to have half a banana (ripe) and 2 tsp honey.

4. Hydrating Mask with Pumpkin

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The pumpkin is a powerful antioxidant thanks to the presence of carotenoids, such as the beta-carotene and is very rich in vitamins, such as vitamin C. You can use the pumpkin as ingredient if you have oily skin or if you want an anti-aging treatment. The yogurt is very important for our skin too because it contains enzymes and lactic acid to exfoliate, hydrate and soothe. For the mask, you need 2 teaspoons pureed pumpkin, 1/2 teaspoon organic honey and 1 teaspoon organic Greek yogurt.

5. Detox Face Mask with Charcoal

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This mask is perfect for detoxifying, hydrating and soothing the skin during cold, winter times. The activated charcoal has powerful absorbing properties, so it can draws toxins out through the skin. The witch hazel is used because it’s good at removing excess dirt and oil, while also moisturizes and soothes our skin. To prepare a mask with these ingredients, use  ½ tsp organic whole milk plain yogurt, ½ tsp organic witch hazel, ½ tsp (two caps) activated charcoal and ¼ tsp organic ground turmeric.

6. Orange Turmeric Revitalizing Mask

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The orange contains powerful antioxidants thanks to which this super tasty and healthy fruit fights free radicals and prevents aging faster. The turmeric has been used for centuries as a beauty ingredient, and there is a reason for that – it has anti-inflammatory properties and works as a great antioxidant. For this mask you need squeezed juice of 1 orange, squeezed juice of 1/4  lemon, 1/2  cup quick or instant rolled oats, 3 tbsp goat or Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp raw honey and 1/2 tsp turmeric.

7. Pineapple Yogurt Face Mask

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The pineapple is rich in vitamin C, bromelain and antioxidants and thanks to these three, this tropical fruit can help us in fighting acne, sooth our skin and even act as anti-inflammatory, while the yogurt will make it soft and moisturized. Use (5) 1-inch pineapple chunks, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons aloe vera juice and kaolin (or substitute with coconut flour or for drier skin, oat flour).

8. Papaya Face Mask

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The papaya honey mask is very simple to make and very budget-friendly, as all you need are just these two ingredients – about 1/4 cup of papaya and 1 heaping teaspoon of honey. So, why use papaya on your skin? It contains vitamin A, which is a great antioxidant and can act as a natural exfoliant by removing dead skin cells. The papaya also has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties.

9. Red Wine Honey Mask

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The red grapes also contain powerful antioxidants that can protect our skin from pollution and toxin damage. Red wine also works as antioxidant that that fights free radicals, rejuvenates and increases skin elasticity. So, next time instead of drinking wine, how about making a mask with it? You need handful of red grapes, 3 oz of red wine and 1 tbs of Manuka honey.

10. Face Mask For Dry, Sensitive Skin

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If you’re dealing with sensitive skin, try using oats in your mask – they can do wonder! So, this mask is all about using the ingredients that you already have at home, like honey and bananas. We already talked about how these can help you to have an amazing skin without using any chemical products. Take a little bit of these, mix them and voila!

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1. Chlorella Nourishing Mask

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Chlorella is one of the most popular whole-food based supplements, known for its detoxification abilities. Aloe vera is used to cure hair loss and helps to maintain the pH balance of the hair. Mix 2 tablespoons chlorella, 2 tablespoons, aloe vera, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1/4 avocado and completely cover your hair with it. Leave it like that for 10 minutes and then wash it with soothing shampoo.

2. Natural Hair Mask

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It’s all about the benefits that the organic ingredients are offering! This mask contains oils that will improve your hair in many ways – jojoba oil is great at moisturizing our hair, while the argan oil can treat split ends and makes our hair softer and shinier, among other benefits! For this mask, 2.5 oz. organic shea butter, 1 oz. organic fair trade avocado oil, 0.25 oz. organic 76° melt point coconut oil, 0.25 oz. organic jojoba oil and 0.25 oz. organic argan oil.

3. Honey, Eggs, Oil and Cheap Conditioner Mask

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Honey is natural softener and antioxidant that can treat our scalp well and stimulate hair growth, while the eggs also stimulate the growth, prevent the hair loss and feed our hair with protein. For this mask, you need 1 egg or 2 if your hair is longer, 2-3 tablespoons honey, 2-3 tablespoons of oil and conditioner to make the mask consistent and to add moisture.

4. Coconut Oil and Honey Hair Mask

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For this mask you need just two ingredients – 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil as well. We already told you some of the benefits that the honey has, and here are some of the coconut oil – it retains moisture that keeps our hair shiny and soft, it protects our scalp from bacteria and infection and it reduces protein loss. Apply the mask on wet hair and leave it to soak in for 30-40 minutes and then wash it off with your shampoo.

5. Avocado, Banana and Coconut Oil Mask

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For this mask, you need  1 ripe banana, 1/2 a ripe avocado, and 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil. The bananas are known for preventing the hair ends to split or break. They are rich in potassium that strengthens our hair and they also control hair loss, add shine and stimulate hair growth. Leave the mask on your hair for abour 20 minutes or more and then wash it off.

6. Avocado Lemon Mask

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Lemon juice is a known ingredient in hair products and there are many reasons why. First of all, the lemons are one of the best sources when it comes to vitamin C, which can help in making our hair stronger and longer. They reduce hair loss, add more shine to dull hair and help in cleansing the scalp from dead cells – to name just few of the benefits. For this mask, you need one avocado and few tablespoons of lemon juice.

7. Aloe Vera, Honey and Yogurt Hair Mask

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You already know what honey and aloe vera can do to your hair, but what about yogurt? It has its own benefits, so let’s write few of them – yogurt has anti-fungal properties that will help you especially if you’re dealing with dandruff. Use yogurt when you want to tame hair frizz and to add shine to a dull hair. For this mask, mix two teaspoons of each aloe vera, yogurt and honey.

8. Coconut Oil, Honey Mask with Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar is a known combination for hair rinse, but it can serve you well even when it comes to masks. it can bring our scalp to its almost ideally acidity, while at the same time it kills bacteria and fungus, reduces hair frizz and also reduces porosity of our hair. To make this mask, you need 2 tbsp of organic coconut oil,1 tbsp of local honey and 1 tbsp of raw apple cider vinegar.

9. Strawberry Mask

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For this mask you need 8 strawberries, 1 egg yolk and 2 large spoons of olive oil. Just blend all the ingredients together and apply the mask on your hair – you might want to have a cap in order to stop the strawberries from falling down. Keep the mask on your hair for 20-30 minutes and then wash it off. Your hair will be soft, shiny and it will smell so nice!

10. Moroccan Oil Mask

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Moroccan oil is one of the most popular oils for hair care – it works great for damaged hair, it prevents from split ends and makes our hair so shiny! For this mask, you’ll need a tablespoon of each coconut oil and honey and a dropper full of Moroccan oil. After mixing well, apply the mask on your hair starting from the middle down until the ends. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and afterwards rinse with lukewarm water.

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You’ll need: Extra virgin organic coconut oil. That’s it! It’s so rich in nutrients that simply massaging it into your roots and throughout your hair occasionally will benefit each strand and your scalp.
2. Honey and olive oil mask

You’ll need:

• 4 tbsp of honey
• 6 tbsp of olive oil

Once the mixture is applied all over, cover your hair with  a plastic bag and let it sit fr 15-30 minutes.

3. Milk and honey mask

You’ll need:

• 1 cup of room temperature full fat milk
• 2 tbsp of honey

Apply the mixture to the driest parts of your hair (ex. the ends), let it sit for about an hour, and wash it out with your regular shampoo.

4. Avocado, olive oil, and honey

You’ll need:

• 1 whole ripe avocado, mashed
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 2 tbsp of olive oil

Blend the ingredients together and apply to the hair all over. Cover your hair with a plastic bag and let it sit for 20 minutes to an hour before washing it out.(Photo source: Braintree Clothing)

5. Mayonnaise pack

• Several spoonfuls of regular mayo
• A couple drops of your favourite smelling essential oil

Mix the oil with the mayo to keep things smelling nice and applying it all over.(Photo source: Livestrong)

6. Strawberry mask

• 200g of fresh strawberries
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp of olive oil

Blend the ingredients together and apply!(Photo source: The Odyssey Online)

7. Egg mask

• 1 egg yolk (separated from its whites)
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• A squeeze of lemon juice

Mix each ingredient with the egg yolk (but not the whites) and massage it into your scalp and throughout your hair. This mixture is restorative for very damaged hair.(Photo source: Zeeelle)

8. Banana mask

• 2 over ripe bananas
• Coconut oil
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tbsp of honey

Blend the ingredients together and apply the mixture all over your hair. This one only needs about five minutes to work!(Photo source: Hungry for Change)

9. Yogurt mask

• 1/2 cup of yogurt
• 1 tsp of honey
• 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar

This mask will help your dry ends, but it’s especially good for ridding your hair of excess oils at the roots.(Photo source: The Doctor’s TV)

10. Apple cider vinegar and lemon mask

• 1 lemon’s worth of peelings
• 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

Blend the ingredients together, massage the mixture into your scalp, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Your scalp will be cleansed of excess oils, leaving it dandruff free.
11. Banana, honey, and almond mask

• 1/2 of a ripe banana
• 2 tbsp of honey
• 3 drops of almond oil

Mash the banana and then mix the other ingredients in thoroughly. Massage the mixture into your hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. It’ll replace moisture and smooth down frizz!(Photo source: Makeup and Beauty)

12. Beer mask

• 1/2 cup of flat beer
• 1 tsp of sunflower oil
• 1 raw egg

Blend the ingredients together, apply the mixture throughout damp hair, and let is sit for 15 minutes. Rinse it with cool water. Besides getting moisture form the oil and egg, the yeast in the beer will give your locks volume.(Photo source: In Life Healthcare)

13. Cornstarch mask

• 1 tbsp of cornstarch
• 1 empty salt shaker

Put the cornstarch into the shaker and use the shaker to sprinkle it over the roots of your hair. The cornstarch will absorb excess oils, causing hair to look less greasy, which actually benefits ends that are prone to dryness in combination hair types. After 10 minutes, brush the cornstarch out. No washing necessary!(Photo source: Remedies and Herbs)

14. Baking soda mask

• 2 tbsp of baking soda
• 1 cup of water

Stir until a paste forms and apply this throughout your roots. The baking soda will soak up any product residue left in your hair from tough-to-wash products to stop them from drying your hair out over time.(Photo source: OLW Women)

15. Maple syrup mask

You’ll need: equal parts virgin unrefined coconut oil and pure maple syrup. Besides  making you smell sweet, this mixture will smooth your hair out and lock in moisture.(Photo source: Hair Coded)

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