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Sheet masks are all the rage right now in the beauty world, but one sheet mask treatment can cost a pretty penny, and can even contain unlisted ingredients that can potentially irritate the skin. Never fear, Hippy Lovers! I would never share scary information without showing you how easy it is do-it-yourself! Today I'm sharing 3 of my favorite homemade sheet mask recipes that you can quickly and easily mix up for your friends and yourself! It's time for a spa day!
Sheet masks are dermatologist approved
Compared to face masks, which have been around since Cleopatra's time, sheet masks are relatively new to the beauty world. Though they started out as a Korean beauty trend, sheet masks have become popular around the world, with celebrities, and even with dermatologists. Sheet masks work as an occlusive — a physical barrier that seals your skin with a mixture of good-for-your-skin ingredients. Physician’s assistant Laura Dyer at Dr. Amy Wechsler Dermatology says, “The physical mask prevents the evaporation of beneficial ingredients.” Victoria Beckham’s dermatologist Harold Lancer explains that sheet masks “maximizes the treatment.” Think of a sheet mask as saturating your skin in a temporary but effective moisturizing sleeping bag of skincare, where good stuff gets in but nothing gets out.
Save TONS of money making it yourself
The cost of one single sheet mask can range anywhere from $3 all the way up to $18! I'd have to give up my coffee addiction, among other things, to be able to afford the daily use of sheet masks if I were purchasing them at the store! That's not acceptable to me! I started doing a bunch of research and found that you can easily buy 100 dry, non-woven cotton masks on Amazon for around $10! That is $.10 per mask! The ones that I picked out for myself, come compressed and individually packaged so that you can take them with you and easily sheet mask up at the airport, work, or even at your BFF's house.
3 Easy DIY Sheet Masks
These DIY sheet masks are quick and easy to mix up, gentle on the skin, and can be used on all skin types. If you don't have a specific ingredient in any of these recipes, you can easily substitute cooled herbal tea, witch hazel, aloe vera juice, or some other water-based liquid that you might have on hand. These masks are safe to apply daily if desired!
Rockin' Rose Rehydration Sheet Mask
Rockin' Rose Rehydration Sheet Mask
FOR DRY + FLAKY SKIN
Materials
- 2 Tbsp. aloe vera gel
- 2 Tbsp. rose hydrosol (or rose petal tea or filtered water)
- 5 drops rosehip seed oil
- 2 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 1 cotton sheet mask, dry
Instructions
- Combine liquid ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, gently whisking the oil and water-based ingredients together with a fork.
- Add the dry sheet mask to the liquids and let it soak up as much of the liquid possible, before unfolding to apply to your face.
TO USE
Cleanse your face prior to applying the sheet mask. Remove the mask from the liquid and let some of the excess liquid drip into the bowl. Position the mask on your face, lining up the eye and nose holes, and smooth the mask over your skin. Allow the sheet mask to work its magic for 15-20 minutes. Gently massage any excess liquid from the mask into your skin after removing the mask.
Notes
These DIY sheet masks are quick and easy to mix up, gentle on the skin, and can be used on all skin types. If you don't have a specific ingredient in any of these recipes, you can easily substitute cooled herbal tea, witch hazel, aloe vera juice, or some other water-based liquid that you might have on hand. These masks are safe to apply daily if desired!
Golden Goddess Anti-Aging Sheet Mask
Golden Goddess Anti-Aging Sheet Mask
FOR MATURING SKIN + FINE LINES
Materials
- 2 Tbsp. aloe vera gel
- 2 Tbsp. calendula hydrosol (or calendula tea or filtered water)
- 1 tsp. raw unfiltered honey
- 2 drops frankincense essential oil
- 1 cotton sheet mask, dry
Instructions
- Combine liquid ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, gently whisking the oil and water-based ingredients together with a fork.
- Add the dry sheet mask to the liquids and let it soak up as much of the liquid possible, before unfolding to apply to your face.
TO USE
Cleanse your face prior to applying the sheet mask. Remove the mask from the liquid and let some of the excess liquid drip into the bowl. Position the mask on your face, lining up the eye and nose holes, and smooth the mask over your skin. Allow the sheet mask to work its magic for 15-20 minutes. Gently massage any excess liquid from the mask into your skin after removing the mask.
Notes
These DIY sheet masks are quick and easy to mix up, gentle on the skin, and can be used on all skin types. If you don't have a specific ingredient in any of these recipes, you can easily substitute cooled herbal tea, witch hazel, aloe vera juice, or some other water-based liquid that you might have on hand. These masks are safe to apply daily if desired!
Peace-Out Puffy Eyes Sheet Mask
Peace-Out Puffy Eyes Sheet Mask
FOR PUFFY INFLAMED SKIN + DARK UNDER-EYE CIRCLES
Materials
- 2 Tbsp. brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 Tbsp. witch hazel
- 5 drops pumpkin seed oil
- 2 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 1 cotton sheet mask, dry
Instructions
- Combine liquid ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, gently whisking the oil and water-based ingredients together with a fork.
- Add the dry sheet mask to the liquids and let it soak up as much of the liquid possible, before unfolding to apply to your face.
TO USE
Cleanse your face prior to applying the sheet mask. Remove the mask from the liquid and let some of the excess liquid drip into the bowl. Position the mask on your face, lining up the eye and nose holes, and smooth the mask over your skin. Allow the sheet mask to work its magic for 15-20 minutes. Gently massage any excess liquid from the mask into your skin after removing the mask.
Notes
These DIY sheet masks are quick and easy to mix up, gentle on the skin, and can be used on all skin types. If you don't have a specific ingredient in any of these recipes, you can easily substitute cooled herbal tea, witch hazel, aloe vera juice, or some other water-based liquid that you might have on hand. These masks are safe to apply daily if desired!
