Clean Beauty Products 3 Recipes for Moisturizing Face Masks By Katherine Martinko Senior Writer University of Toronto Katherine Martinko is a writer and expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. our editorial process Twitter Twitter Katherine Martinko Updated April 08, 2021 Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Share Twitter Pinterest Email Clean Beauty Products Tips & Techniques Don't let winter get the better of you! Rejuvenate your skin with these nourishing DIY treatments. Winter is here, with its frigid temperatures and drying winds. Your skin will need some extra TLC at this time of year to ensure it stays soft and moisturized. Masks are an easy way to replenish the moisture in your face. Apply a homemade mask and forget about it while doing other chores around the house or watching TV in the evening. Wash off eventually, and you’ll have a glow and a great feeling that will make you want to do it again and again. 1. Activated Charcoal Face Mask FreshSplash / Getty Images Charcoal may look messy, but it’s a surprisingly effective purifying agent. This mask recipe, from the BLDG 25 blog, is “formulated to draw out impurities and dissolve blackheads.” It uses bentonite clay, which is believed to be good for absorbing toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and unwanted chemicals from the skin. Ingredients:2 tbsp Greek yogurt2 capsules food-grade activated charcoal1/4 tsp bentonite clayRose water Preparation:Break open the charcoal capsules and place in a non-metallic bowl. Add the yogurt and bentonite clay and mix with a wooden or ceramic spoon. Because activated charcoal and bentonite clay draw out impurities and toxins, it’s important to use non-metallic mixing materials to avoid contamination.Apply to a clean face using your fingers, avoiding delicate eye and lip areas. Leave on for 5 to 7 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Pat dry with a clean towel. 2. Honey and Rose Yogurt Face Mask Евгения Матвеец / Getty Images The lactic acid and probiotics in yogurt cleanse and stimulate the skin, leaving it clean, firm, and bright. The addition of honey makes it antibacterial. Recipe from Organic Authority. Ingredients:6-7 fresh rose petals2 tbsp organic rosewater1 tbsp local yogurt1 tsp manuka honey Preparation:Crush rose petals in a bowl and add rosewater, yogurt and honey and mix well. Apply to the skin and leave it for 10 minutes, then rinse. 3. Olive Oil, Milk, and Besan Mask fcafotodigital / Getty Images Besan flour, also known as gram or chickpea flour, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, prized for its oil absorption properties. Olive oil replenishes the oil in the skin, and the lactic acid in milk tightens and smooths the skin. Recipe from Apsara Skin Care. Ingredients:1 tsp besan4-5 drops extra virgin olive oilFull fat milk (or non-dairy alternative) Preparation:Mix besan and oil. Add small amount of milk in order to form a paste. Apply to clean, dry face. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, and wash off with water or milk.