Check out these nine easy-to-make face masks from ingredients you can find in your kitchen.
9 Homemade Purple Tea Face Masks for Any Skin Type
1. Plain Purple Tea Mask
This mask is effective in reducing acne and oil on the skin using antioxidants found in purple tea.
Ingredient:
- 1 Tbsp Purple tea
- A few drops of water
Instructions:
Mix a tablespoon of purple tea with a few drops of water in a bowl, enough to achieve a creamy consistency. Proceed to gently apply to skin and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water and moisturize.
2. Lemon-Banana-Purple Tea Face Mask
The lemon-banana-purple tea face mask uses the antioxidants found in purple tea to help combat acne prone and oily skin.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tea bags purple tea
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 pc banana
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
Brew 1 bag (or 2 bags, if a single tea bag isn’t strong enough for you) of purple tea in 1 cup of water. Mix lemon juice to the brew and cool for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mash the banana. Pour the cooled down purple tea mix into the mashed banana until you get the desired consistency. Apply the mask and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water after and complete with your regular facial cleansing routine.
3. Nourishing Honey Mask
The nourishing honey mask uses the beauty benefits of honey and nutritional yeast to create a DIY face mask for acne.
Ingredients:
- 2 tea bags purple tea
- 1 Tbsp raw honey or manuka
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
Brew two tea bags of purple tea and let cool. Mix together one tablespoon of raw honey or manuka and a teaspoon of nutritional yeast in a bowl. Gradually add the purple tea until you get the desired consistency. Proceed to apply a thin layer to the face and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse off, pat dry, and moisturize.
4. Sweet and Sour Purple Tea Face Mask
The sweet and sour purple tea face mask exfoliates the skin to help remove blemishes and scars. Use regularly to maintain a smooth, soft, and glowing skin.
Ingredients:
- 2 tea bags purple tea
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
Brew two bags of purple tea and let cool for an hour. Remove the bags and add the sugar and lemon juice. Proceed to apply to skin for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water and moisturize.
5. Purple Tea-Baking Soda-Honey Face Mask
The purple tea-baking soda-honey face mask uses the detoxifying properties of purple tea and baking soda to remove dead skin cells and dirt build-up. On the other hand, the honey will help moisturize, rejuvenate, and tighten the skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 tea bag purple tea
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
Brew a bag of purple tea. Mix the brew, baking soda, and honey until incorporated. Proceed to apply to skin and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off and moisturize as usual.
6. Purple Tea-Lemon Juice-Turmeric Powder Face Mask
The purple tea-lemon juice-turmeric powder face mask is packed with minerals and antioxidants, which nourish the skin and fight signs of aging.
Ingredients:
- 1 tea bag purple tea
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Instructions:
Brew a bag of purple tea and let cool. Scoop out two tablespoons of purple tea and combine with lemon juice and turmeric powder until incorporated. Apply to skin and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water and moisturize.
7. Purple Tea-Rice Flour-Lemon Juice Face Mask
The purple tea-rice flour-lemon juice face mask helps combat blemishes, pigmentation, and dark spots.
Ingredients:
- 1 tea bag purple tea
- 3-4 Tbsp rice flour
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions:
Brew a bag of purple tea and let cool. Scoop out three tablespoons of purple tea and combine with three to four tablespoons of rice flour and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix until desired consistency is achieved. Proceed to apply to skin for 20 minutes. Rinse with water and apply moisturizer.
8. Purple Tea-Sugar-Cream Face Mask
The purple tea-sugar-cream face mask is perfect for dry to normal skin. It helps remove dead skin cells and dirt build-up while moisturizing the skin and giving it a natural glow.
Ingredients:
- 1 tea bag purple tea
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cream
Instructions:
Brew a bag of purple tea and let cool. Combine one teaspoon of cream and another teaspoon of sugar in a separate bowl. Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of purple tea and mix with the cream mixture. Proceed to apply to skin and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and moisturize as usual.
9. Purple Tea-Yogurt-Lemon Juice Face Mask
The purple tea-yogurt-lemon juice face mask is designed for sensitive skin. While the lemon juice works as a deep cleanser, the yogurt remains gentle as it eases the skin from irritation.
Ingredients:
- 1 tea bag purple tea
- 1 tsp yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions:
Brew a bag of purple tea and let cool. Combine one teaspoon of plain yogurt and another teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix the yogurt mixture with one to two teaspoons of purple tea. Proceed to apply the yogurt face mask to the skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water and proceed with your regular skincare routine.
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Face masks are the perfect skincare regimen for several skin issues. They help hydrate skin, remove excess oils, and close off pores. While they can get a little pricey, you can always make your own homemade face masks in the comforts of your own home and out of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Which face mask are you planning to try soon? Do you have any other ideas for DIY face masks? Let us know in the comments section below.
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