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3 Natural Masks That Changed My Skincare Routine

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at NCSU chapter.

Growing up in an Indian household has taught me a lot, but one thing that really stands out is how amazing natural skincare can be. I have spent years buying every skincare product I could find at Target, hoping to get that perfect glow. Spoiler alert: none of it worked. That all changed when I started using the natural ingredients my mom and grandma had been suggesting all these years.

These ingredients have been passed down through generations, and I’m excited to share some of my favorites. 

Here are 3 natural skincare masks you should try:

Oats, Manuka Honey, Turmeric, AND Lemon Juice

This mask is a great mix of hydration and brightness. Oats are super soothing for the skin and act as an exfoliator. Manuka honey is amazing for fighting acne because it’s antibacterial. Turmeric calms redness with its anti-inflammatory powers, while lemon juice helps lighten dark spots. I mix everything with warm water and this mask leaves my skin glowing. I use this one about 3-4 times a week and keep it on for an hour.

Fuller’s Earth POwder and Water 

This mask is great natural way to clean out your pores. Fuller’s Earth (also called Multani Mitti) is my go-to for controlling oil and giving my skin a deep clean. It’s a clay mask that pulls dirt from my pores, which is perfect if you have oily or acne-prone skin like me. I just mix the powder with water, leave it on for 30 minutes, and rinse it off. It helps reduce oiliness and tightens my skin, making it feel smooth and fresh.

Crushed Tomato, Yogurt, Turmeric, and Chickpea Flour

This mask is great for skin-brightening. Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and help fade dark spots, yogurt hydrates and softens, and chickpea flour (also known as besan) gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells. I also add a bit of turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties. I use this mask once or twice a month and keep it on for 30 minutes to keep my skin clear and bright.

Now, I know my skin still isn’t perfect, but I’ve definitely seen more of a difference with these natural masks than with any of the store-bought products I’ve tried. I like to balance these masks with other products for the best results. If you’re looking for an clean and effective way to pamper and freshen up your skin, you should definitely try out these masks!

Kanika is the Senior Editor for Her Campus and is excited to explore the art of writing. This writer was born in Mumbai, India, but she's been in the U.S. almost all her life, except for a few years she spent living in Toronto, Canada. She currently lives in Cary, North Carolina and would love to move to Chicago, San Francisco, New York, or even back to Toronto post-graduation. Outside of Her Campus, Kanika is an engineering student at NC State University. She is currently in her fourth year and is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Business Administration. Her goal is to become a Product Manager at a tech firm. Through her academic journey, Kanika has completed numerous internships at companies like Fidelity Investments, HP Tech Ventures, and Atticus. She was also selected to compete in a 24-hour Coding Hackathon at JP Morgan Chase & Co in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, Kanika works part-time as a Project Manager Analyst Consultant for a edu-tech startup company. Some of her favorite things to do would be working out at the gym, playing sports, reading, listening to music, and watching TV shows on Netflix or Hulu. Some of her favorite TV shows are Friends, White Collar, Bridgerton, and Breaking Bad. Her all time favorite music artists are Travis Scott, Tate McRae, and SZA.