Homemade Face Masks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Homemade Face Masks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Homemade face masks are typically discussed in terms of being greener, healthier and more economical than their store-bought counterparts. The latest rage is a rather antiquated concept, namely, homemade facial masks. A quick search will turn up thousands of results. The search results range from articles on prestigious news outlets to innovative blogs.

Interestingly, there are as many facial mask recipes as there are manufactured masks. Despite the multiplicity of recipes and the wonderful taglines attached to them, I am of the view that they aren't as great as some make them out to be.

Firstly, homemade facial masques are often labeled as inexpensive and green. Bloggers refer to them as being "green" because they are non-commercial, don't travel through the chains of commerce, and don't come in packaged boxes via truck-delivered mail. They have been labeled inexpensive because all you need is a couple of eggs and to wrangle up a handful of other commonly found ingredients.

However, I question whether the practice of creating your own clay or mud face mask is actually cost effective and as green as some think. In order to create many of these homemade recipes, you'll typically need several ingredients, many of which you won't already have in your pantry or fridge. This often necessitates purchasing them from the grocery store. Even then, you cannot produce the face mask in bulk, since the ingredients are perishable. As such, you end up throwing away that extra avocado or extra half bottle of almond oil extract that you did not use. This is wasteful. Moreover, it can add up quickly.

My other concern relates to the potential damage you can do to your skin by applying these homemade serums to your face. I have read accounts of people putting lemon juice, an acid, on their face, as part of the face mask. Lemon juice can potentially irritate your skin given its acidic nature. Moreover, these practices are not hygienic. The tools used are not sterile. The list goes on.

I recommend a solid, organic facial mask. Of course, there are a countless number of companies that sell perfectly viable face masks for sensitive skin. Check them out before resorting to the homemade serums. I have been using a couple of face masks from Face Masque Bar. You can find their website at Face Masque Bar. I encourage you to check out their laundry list of face masks. The ones I have used are quite good and affordable.

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