As a regular reader, you have probably figured out that we love to try all sorts of face masks. Clay, to get all those impurities out. Yogurt, to amp up probiotics. Avocado, honey, egg whites—you name it!
But all these homemade masks can be a little messy. Making them is fun; having them on your face is relaxing, but cleaning the sink afterward? Not so much. That’s why sheet masks are a godsend.
And it’s even socially acceptable now to take a selfie in a sheet mask, so that’s a win-win! Super hydrating because of the high water content and the sheet acting as a barrier against evaporation, this type of face mask offers visible results on the spot. Perfect if you’re impatient like us!
9 DIY Sheet Face Mask Recipes
These are some of our favorite DIY sheet mask recipes and tutorials:
1. Seaweed Sheet Mask from Hello Glow
Seaweed’s anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and natural exfoliant properties [source] make it a perfect sheet mask for those suffering from acne or rosacea. Plus, it’s packed with vitamins, meaning you won’t need to add anything other than filtered water to the mask.
2. Honey Bee Sheet Face Mask from Humblebee and Me
Loaded with enzymes and antibacterial properties [source], honey is the perfect base for a hydrating face mask. When paired with pollen and propolis, this mask will make you feel like the queen bee.
3. Rice Paper Sheet Mask from Rosyscription
Instead of store-bought disposable masks to treat your skin, how about using rice paper instead? It’s eco-friendly, easy to apply, and it leaves your skin supple and moisturized.
4. Korean-Inspired DIY Sheet Mask from Thrive Market
Tighten and brighten your skin with just three ingredients: rosewater, glycerin, and your favorite serum. This way, you’ll use a mask that’s most suitable for your skin’s particular needs.
5. Acne-Prone DIY Sheet Mask from Hello Glow
Tea tree’s antibacterial properties [source] are a great addition to any sheet mask, especially for those of us battling acne! Keep it on your face for 10–15 minutes, and try to relax completely. A soak in the tub couldn’t hurt!
6. DIY Sheet Mask 3 Ways from Dottie Bowles
Three DIY face mask recipes that you can keep on your face for longer with the aid of compression masks.
7. DIY Hydrating Sheet Mask from A Beautiful Mess
Hydrate your skin with a combination of rosewater, witch hazel, and rosehip oil without spending a ton of money on an imported sheet mask.
8. DIY Sheet Mask for Sensitive Skin from Soap Deli News
Ever noticed how expensive sheet masks can get, especially the Korean ones? Even if you only apply a mask weekly, you’re still spending plenty. This DIY version from Soap Deli News is perfectly customized for sensitive skin. And they’re also frugal at under 10 cents apiece!
9. How to Make a DIY Sheet Mask from One Good Thing
Use dry sheet masks and your own homemade mask serum to save some bucks and make your skin feel amazing.
This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Gina Jansheski, a licensed, board-certified physician who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Learn more about Hello Glow’s medical reviewers here. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.
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More great tips.
It’s such a shame sheet masks are so freaking expensive in the west. I used to live in Japan where you can buy a package of 7 masks for about 400 Yen. There are even some for 300 Yen (about 2.50 $). You are supposed to do a sheet mask every single day to truly benefit from its effects. How should we Europeans and Americans do so if one f*cking mask ranks about 4 $? It’s ridiculous. In Korea, sheet masks are even cheaper than in Japan, especially when there are special weekend-sales in drugstores.
Thank you for sharing the DIY ideas! I will get myself some raw sheets and try the masks you featured here. I miss the super positive effect of the daily sheet masks I experienced in Japan.
You can get sheet masks super cheap on eBay. You can even order directly from Korea, and for DIY you can get 50 sheet masks for a couple dollars.
Can we buy raw sheets. ..? Plzz tell
Miniso sells compressed sheet masks or you can just buy them on amazon or ebay and use them with the serum of your choice
Nori sheet mask!