5 AHA Face Masks You Can Make at Home
Don't waste money on fancy creams! Instead, make one of these 5 AHA face masks with a few fresh ingredients at home, and wake up to a fresh, rosy glow.
Yield: 1 mask
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Small bowl
Materials
Yogurt and Grapefruit Mask
- ½ grapefruit juiced
- ½ cup plain organic yogurt
Detoxifying AHA Mask with Champagne
- ¼ cup champagne
- 4 ounces powdered healing clay (Bentonite clay is a great choice for all skin types.)
- 2 tablespoons organic heavy cream, half and half, or plain, unsweetened yogurt
Anti-Aging Wine Mask
- 2 tablespoons red or white wine
- Handful of organic red grapes
- 1 tablespoon Bentonite clay
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
Lemon + Milk Mask
- 2 tablespoons organic full fat milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Apple Cider Vinegar Peel
- 1 tablespoon organic raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- ½ lemon juiced (optional, however those with sensitive skin should skip the the lemon)
Honey + Sugar AHA Face Mask
- 2 tablespoons raw organic sugar
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
Yogurt and Grapefruit Mask
- Mix yogurt with the juice from ½ grapefruit in a bowl. Apply a thin layer to clean skin and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with daily moisturizer. Apply weekly as a face mask.
Detoxifying AHA Mask with Champagne
- Spoon the clay into a mixing bowl, then slowly pour in the cream, gently stirring as you pour. Add in the champagne, and mix again.
- Apply to face and neck and let sit for about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and a washcloth, then follow with your daily skincare routine.
Anti-Aging Wine Mask
- Combine all ingredients in a non-metal bowl. Squeeze or crush a few of the grapes to extract the fresh juice. Mix until you have a smooth consistency, adding more wine if needed.
- Spread the paste evenly on to a clean face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Relax and let the mask penetrate for 10–15 minutes. Rinse and follow with moisturizer.
Lemon + Milk Mask
- Mix milk with lemon juice in a small bowl, then let the mixture sit on the counter for a couple of hours until it curdles. Apply liberally to neck and face, avoiding the eyes. Leave on for at least 20 minutes (longer is okay), and you’ll feel it tightening as it dries. Then rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer.
Apple Cider Vinegar Peel
- In a bowl or small cup, combine apple cider vinegar and lemon juice (if using). Using a cotton round, dip it in the apple cider vinegar, and then gently swab over face in circular motions. Avoid the eye area.
- Tingling sensations are to be expected. However, if you feel burning, you can dilute the apple cider vinegar with water. If the tingling and/or burning sensation does not subside with cooling and frequent skin moisturization, it is recommended that you contact your dermatologist.
Honey + Sugar AHA Face Mask
- You’ll want the sugar to be as fine as possible, so if it’s coarse you’ll want to use a coffee grinder or blender to break it down. Then combine the sugar and honey in a bowl. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon and mix well.
- Apply to the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Rinse with warm water after 5–10 minutes. In the beginning, start with just 1–2 minutes and gradually increase time to a maximum of 10 minutes.
Notes
Be sure to follow up all of these masks with the proper sunscreen—the last thing you’ll want to do is subject those new skin cells to sun damage!
Store any remaining mask in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.