Warm a small pot of honey in a double boiler then apply it to your face. To be sure the honey is not too hot it’s advisable to test it on your hand first. Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes. Afterwards rinse with warm, then cool water.
This mask is great for soothing chapped, sunburned or otherwise irritated skin.
Extra tip: This mask works well for other skin types as well. For oily skin, add a couple drops of lemon or lime juice. For dry skin, mix in a couple tablespoons of honey.
Ingredients:
1 cup natural yogurt (we like it just-out-of-the-fridge cold)
½ cup oatmeal (any type of basic oatmeal works here)
Preparation:
Mix the ingredients together.
Apply to the skin for 10-15 minutes.
Wash off mask with a washcloth steamed in the microwave (careful that it's not too hot).

Two other fun options for oatmeal face masks:
Egg whites. Mix the oatmeal and an egg white. Let the mixture dry on face, then gently wash off with a few splashes of warm water. Follow with a steaming washcloth to the face.

This mask is great for soothing chapped, sunburned or otherwise irritated skin.
Extra tip: This mask works well for other skin types as well. For oily skin, add a couple drops of lemon or lime juice. For dry skin, mix in a couple tablespoons of honey.
Ingredients:
1 cup natural yogurt (we like it just-out-of-the-fridge cold)
½ cup oatmeal (any type of basic oatmeal works here)
Preparation:
Mix the ingredients together.
Apply to the skin for 10-15 minutes.
Wash off mask with a washcloth steamed in the microwave (careful that it's not too hot).

Two other fun options for oatmeal face masks:
Egg whites. Mix the oatmeal and an egg white. Let the mixture dry on face, then gently wash off with a few splashes of warm water. Follow with a steaming washcloth to the face.
This sensitive skin recipe leaves your skin gently scented and feeling like silk. Take 1 tablespoon rose clay, 1-2 teaspoons avocado oil, 1 drop rose oil and 1 drop Roman chamomile oil. Mix ingredients. Use water, if necessary, to make a paste. Use a little more clay if too runny. Massage on face; rinse off.

Answered by sonu sharma , an ibibo Citizen, at 10:59 AM on October 01, 2008

The skin is your body's largest organ, and an extremely sensitive one at that! It is affected both by outer influences (such as cold, heat, and ultraviolet radiation) and internal ones (such as stress).

On the average, the skin produces millions of new cells every day, and regenerates itself completely every 30 to 40 days. After the age of 35, however, the skin's natural rejuvenating process slows considerably. At this time, the skin can benefit from a facial mask.

There are generally two types of facial masks. Relaxing masks moisturize the skin and refresh the complexion, while stimulating masks promote blood flow and smooth and firm the skin.

Here are some general tips and easy recipes for homemade facials:

* Cleanse your face before applying a mask, using a toner. (Witch hazel is an effective and inexpensive choice).

* Use soft water or distilled water when possible when making a mask. Hard water high in minerals, may irritate the skin or provoke an allergic reaction. If you must use tap water, boil it first.

* Apply the mask by beginning at the chin area and moving up to the cheeks and forehead. Apply the nose next, moving outward toward the cheeks. Be sure to leave space around the mouth, eyes, and eyebrows. Finally, spread the mask on your throat, moving from bottom to top.

* Three great natural ingredients for facial masks are strawberries, honey, and whole wheat flour.

* Strawberries are used in stimulating masks. They gently refresh and exfoliate the skin, remove impurities, and reduce redness and swelling.

* Honey has antibacterial properties, so it is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes. It is also gentle on sensitive skin.

* Whole wheat flour is great for sloughing off dead skin. It also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the skin from environmental toxins. It is reputed to slow the aging process of the skin and to give it a fresh, new appearance.

Answered by Uttam , an ibibo Master, at 9:14 AM on October 01, 2008

Sometimes when we buy and use commercial facial masks, we tend to get some adverse results if we have sensitive skin. But, you also need facial masks to pamper your skin every week to keep your skin in tip top condition. What is the next best alternative? To create a home made facial treatment mask with natural ingredients of course! You need to feed your face with the right nutrients to nourish it back to beauty. I have just the most pampering homemade facial mask that is au natural. It leaves your skin soft and supple and abundantly moisturized. You will love it as much as I do. Apart from that, the ingredients are really simple and easy to find

Hydrating Oatmeal Mask

This mask is infused with the goodness of oatmeal, honey, wheatgerm oil and yoghurt. All these ingredients are key to your beauty. Plus, it's really simple to make and you probably already have all these ingredients in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

3 tbs of plain yoghurt

4 tbs of oatmeal

2 tbs of honey or beeswax

2 tsp of wheat germ oil

Directions

Mix all ingredients until you achieve a rich paste. Apply it generously over the face. Do not worry if the mask is runny. The honey will eventually help the mask to stay on the face long enough for the ingredients to do their magic. For best results, keep the mask on for at least 20 mins till when you're ready to wash it off with water(you don't need to use a cleanser). If the mixture is still runny, apply gauze over your face to hold the mask in face.

How the ingredients will benefit you?

Yoghurt - Yoghurt is popularly known for its beauty properties. It's very moisturizing and pampering to the skin. Even during Cleopatra's time, she would also soak herself in a bath full of sour milk or in this case, yoghurt as one of her favourite beauty regime.

Honey - Honey is an emollient and leaves skin pampered and moisturized. Also, it helps to adhere mask to skin

Wheat germ oil - Wheat germ oil is rich in Vitamin E, essential to help fight off free radicals that break down the collagen formation on our skin

Oatmeal - Oatmeal is very soothing to the skin. Plus, it helps to purify skin and has a wonderful skin softening property

To optimally pamper your skin, use this facial mask twice every week. In conjunction with eating the right face foods for beauty, a good beauty regime that you adopt religiously and the right facial massage, you will have enviable glowing radiant skin in no time.

Answered by Sonu , an ibibo Master, at 3:14 AM on October 01, 2008

Homemade Facial Mask Recipes for sensitive skin
Turmeric Facial Mask
This is the traditional mask, also used for a bride, seven days in advance of marriage.
Take in a cup half a cup of besan (gram flour), 2 tsp of turmeric powder, 2 tsp of sandal wood powder, 2 tsp of ghee or almond oil, add some water to make a paste. Apply to face and whole body and leave for 5-10 minutes. Rub with pressure with both palms and fingers to remove all the paste.
Honey Facial Mask
Rinse your face with warm water to open up the pores. Apply honey and leave for half an hour. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Banana Mask
Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy and apply on face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Avocado Facial Mask
Mash the meat of the avocado into a creamy texture. Apply it thoroughly on face and leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Oatmeal Facial Mask
Take 2 tsp oatmeal and 1 tsp baking soda and add water to make paste. Apply to face and all over the skin and rub gently.

Answered by Ajay Chawla , an ibibo Master, at 7:50 PM on September 30, 2008

1-Warm some hone to melt it, then apply. Leave the mask on for 20-25 minutes.
2-You should do Yoga .Yoga gives your skin natural glow and they have your body fit and fine.
3-Avoid oily and fried food ex - Butter, ice cream,cold drink ,coffee ,spice etc. You should take balanced diet (Salad,juice,fruits,vegetable ,dry fruits,and you drink a lot of water).
4-Mix papaya pulp+Honey+Milk powder+,apply your face for 10-15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.

Answered by Seema , an ibibo Master, at 6:56 PM on September 30, 2008

Warm a small pot of honey in a double boiler then apply it to your face. To be sure the honey is not too hot it’s advisable to test it on your hand first. Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes. Afterwards rinse with warm, then cool water.

Answered by Alok , an ibibo Master, at 5:57 PM on September 30, 2008

Yogurt Face Mask for Sensitive:

This mask is great for soothing chapped, sunburned or otherwise irritated skin.

This mask works well for other skin types as well. For oily skin, add a couple drops of lemon or lime juice. For dry skin, mix in a couple tablespoons of honey.

Ingredients:

* 1 cup natural yogurt
* ½ cup oatmeal

Preparation:
Mix the ingredients together.
Apply to the skin for 10-15 minutes.
Wash off mask with a washcloth steamed in the microwave (careful that it's not too hot).

Answered by NIVEDITA , an ibibo Master, at 5:50 PM on September 30, 2008