Sheet masks are quite popular these days due to ease of usage and also because they come in varieties! You can make one for yourself too provided you have the sheet mask capsules which are very easy to get online. Summers can take a toll on your skin and these cooling sheet masks can keep your skin calm and cool. Try it yourself:
BENEFITS:
- These masks not only keep your skin calm and cool but also prevent boils and acne that are caused due to heat.
- Cucumber is said to have cooling effects on the skin and it also cleanses the pores.
- Green tea and black tea both have skin cooling, cleansing and brightening effects. They also do a great job in softening the skin and reducing or preventing fine lines.
- Lemon has skin brightening and clearing effects.
- Peppermint and tea tree essential oil cools the skin and has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.
RECIPES FOR SKIN COOLING SHEET MASKS:
CUCUMBER LEMON SHEET MASK FOR DRY SKIN
Things you need:
- ½ cup cucumber juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method:
- Add ½ cup of freshly acquired cucumber juice into a bowl.
- To it, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and give it a mix.
- Put the compressed sheet mask capsule into the solution ad let it soak for few seconds.
- Put the bowl into fridge for 30 minutes before using.
GREEN TEA SHEET MASK FOR ACNE
Things you need:
- ½ cup green tea
- Few drops of tea tree oil
Method:
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- Add ½ cup of freshly prepared green tea into a bowl.
- To it, add few drops of tea tree oil and give it a mix.
- Put the compressed sheet mask capsule into the solution ad let it soak for few seconds.
- Put the bowl into fridge for 30 minutes before using.
BLACK TEA SHEET MASK FOR OILY SKIN
Things you need:
- ½ cup black tea
- Few drops of peppermint oil
Method:
- Add ½ cup of freshly prepared black tea into a bowl.
- To it, add few drops of peppermint oil and give it a mix.
- Put the compressed sheet mask capsule into the solution ad let it soak for few seconds.
- Put the bowl into fridge for 30 minutes before using.
Caution:
- Patch test before using any essential oils.
- Consult a doctor before using essential oils if you are pregnant.
- Do not use any essential oil directly on the skin.