March 28, 2019
DIY Ayurvedic Face Mask Recipes
Many common foods can be mixed into your PAAVANI Cleansers & Masks to create a self-care ritual made for a queen! Organic, natural foods are packed with nutrients, enzymes and vitamins that nourish & build your body, so, why not apply these actions to the skin?
Let’s take a look at some common household foods that can support skin health:
- Fruits are an excellent source of enzymes and vitamin C, thus adding them to your skincare routine will help brighten the skin.
- Yogurt has natural probiotics which produce lactic acid to help break down dead skin cells and also reduce the appearance of blemishes.
- Milk helps to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin.
- Honey is antibacterial, full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, making it an ideal go-to for many common skin ailments.
- Oils that are high grade and unrefined mimic the skin’s natural production of sebum, helping to heal, protect and balance the integrity of the skin.
This spring, get your creative juices flowing and try adding a mixture of fresh, organic fruit, yogurt, milk, honey and/or oil to your Cleanser & Mask Ritual. Don’t have a PAAVANI Cleanser & Mask yet? Try using the suggested foods on their own to create a fresh, organic mask that will naturally nourish, hydrate and soften your skin.
Below are some recipes to help get you started in the kitchen, whipping up your very own Cleanser & Mask blend:
VATA (for dry skin)
- Use your Facial Bowl & Spoon to mash up an organic avocado &/or banana.
- Mix with your Vata Cleanser & Mask or use it on its own.
- Apply to face and neck with gentle upward circular motions (do not scrub).
- Leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes while you lie down with your legs raised to increase blood supply to the face.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
- Finish with your PAAVANI Vata Toner, Vata Serum and Floral Water.
You can also try combining your Vata Cleanser & Mask with:
- Raw cow’s milk
- Heavy cream
- 2 drops of lemon juice
- Almond oil
- Avocado oil
- Sesame oil
- Yogurt
PITTA (for sensitive skin)
- Use your Facial Bowl & Spoon to mash up an organic pear &/or apricot.
- Mix with your Pitta Cleanser & Mask or Clarify Cleanser & Mask or use on its own with honey.
- Apply to face and neck with gentle upward circular motions (do not scrub).
- Leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes while you lie down with legs raised to increase blood supply to face.
- Wash off with cool water.
- Finish with your PAAVANI Pitta Toner, Pitta Serum and Floral Water.
You can also try combining your Pitta or Clarify Cleanser & Masks with:
- Coconut milk
- Heavy cream
- Pineapple
- Banana
- Ground orange peel
- Sunflower oil
- Chopped fresh coriander
KAPHA (for oily skin)
- Use your Facial Bowl & Spoon to mash up an organic strawberry &/or papaya.
- Mix with your Kapha Cleanser & Mask or Clarify Cleanser & Mask or use on its own with honey.
- Apply to face and neck with gentle upward circular motions (do not scrub).
- Leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes while you lie down with legs raised to increase blood supply to face.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
- Finish with your PAAVANI KaphaToner or Clarify Toner, Kapha Serum or Clarify Serum and Floral Water.
You can also try combining your Kapha or Clarify Cleanser & Mask with:
- Safflower oil
- Almond oil
- Ground lemon peel
- Yogurt
TRIDOSHIC (for balanced skin)
- Use your Facial Bowl & Spoon to mix Organic Yogurt with your Tridoshic Cleanser & Mask or simply use on its own.
- Apply to face and neck with gentle upward circular motions (do not scrub).
- Leave on the skin for 10-15 minutes while you lie down with legs raised to increase blood supply to face.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
- Finish with your PAAVANI Tridoshic Toner, Tridoshic Serum & Floral Water.
You can also try combining your Tridoshic Cleanser & Mask with:
- Almond oil
- Honey
- 2 drops of lemon juice
We hope that you find these recipes to be a fun and inspiring way to rev up your Cleanser & Mask Ritual!
