These Face Mask Recipes Work for All Skin Types

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Julyne Derrick
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Julyne Derrick is a freelance beauty writer and contributing writer for Byrdie.
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Updated May 23, 2019
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Get the ingredients from your refrigerator and cupboard

There's no need to buy store-bought face masks when you can make your own awesome homemade ones with just a few ingredients -- some of which you likely already have in your refrigerator and cabinets. 

In my Homemade Face Mask Recipes Hub, I share recipes formulated especially for oily, dry and acne-prone skin. The recipes in this slideshow work well on all skin types, no matter if you have oily skin, combination skin, dry skin or sensitive skin.

First up....an egg white face mask that model Shalom Harlow swears by.

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Egg White Face Mask for All Skin Types

Model Shalom Harlow calls this face mask, "so moisturizing and soothing." The best part? It only has 2 ingredients: Yogurt and egg whites. Get 1 egg (don't forget to separate the yolk) and 1 Tbsp of any natural yogurt. Mix it in a bowl until it foams and there you go!

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Oatmeal and Yogurt Mask for All Skin Types

This is a great basic face mask that includes just 3 basic ingredients. This face mask is suitable for all skin types and is super simple to prepare. It will cleanse and rejuvenate your skin.

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White Sugar Scrub for All Skin Types

Sugar is a preferred exfoliant to salt because it tends not to tear at the skin. When dead skin collects on the surface of skin, it's important to slough it away. Use oil instead of water if you have dry skin.

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Coffee & Cocoa Facial Mask for All Skin Types

Use coffee grounds and cocoa powder to brighten a dull complexion and decrease puffiness in your face. Tailor this recipe for your own skin type. Excellent for dry, oily and dehydrated skin. I also love this coffee and cocoa scrub.

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Homemade 'Cat Litter' Mask for All Skin Types

We got this recipe off a TV show years ago. The beauty expert (Diane Irons) swore cat litter is made of the same ingredients as special clays found in $100 spa facials. We tried this and loved it.

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Homemade Clay Masks for All Skin Types

These clay masks will make skin super soft.

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Rejuvenating Pumpkin Mask for All Skin Types

Pumpkin pulp is full of antioxidants. This recipe is adapted from one in Vogue Magazine that was created by a well-known Santa Monica facialist.

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Skin Brightening Turmeric Face Mask

This wonderful turmeric face mask will brighten skin, leaving skin looking glowy. The key to the glow is in the turmeric powder (women have used this as a skin brightener for decades), and you can create the mask with lemon juice and yogurt if your skin tends to be oily, or olive or almond oil if it's on the drier side. Warning: Turmeric powder will stain. If you have darker skin, you may not notice the stain, but fair skinned people will. The stain does wear off after a few hours.

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