Best Homemade Shea Butter Face Masks
Why make a homemade Shea Butter Face Mask
Using a homemade face mask is an easy way to get a great skin care routine going. A quality mask can revitalize and nourish your skin while giving you the ability to brighten your complexion.
Homemade Unrefined Shea butter face masks are an amazing option when searching for natural skin care treatments. They're cheaper, easier and healthier than going for commercialized versions. Homemade masks are also safe and very effective, and do not contain any synthetic chemicals that may affect your skin. You will learn how to make a Shea butter face mask and how to choose the mask that suits you best.
When looking for the best homemade Shea butter face mask, look for ingredients like Shea butter, almond oil, Aloe Vera, manuka honey and other antioxidants. These natural components are beneficial for the skin's health and help fight free radicals, which can cause wrinkles, sagging and other signs of aging. Shea butter contains natural moisturizing properties and can improve skin tone while manuka honey has antibacterial properties that fight germs and bacteria.
Steps to Making a Shea Face Mask
Step 1
To get started, remove all of your make-up, cleanse your face with a facial cleanser or wash it with facial soap.
Step 2
Pick which natural products you want to mix into your mask. There are several natural ingredients you have in your fridge which can be used to create your own mask such as honey, egg yoke and lemon juice.
Step 3
Decide what type of Shea mask you want to make. Are you looking for a nourishing Shea mask, refreshing Shea mask, hydrating Shea mask, radiant Shea mask or Dry Skin Shea mask.
Types Of Masks
Nourishing Face Mask
Shea Butter and Honey Face Mask
- 1 tablespoon of Honey
- 2 tablespoons of raw unrefined Shea butter
Hydrating Shea Face Mask
- 1 tablespoon of Unrefined Shea butter
- 1 tablespoon of Mango butter / Mango puree
- 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Mix all the ingredients together and apply to a clean face. Leave on for 15–20 mins. Rinse off with cold water and apply a moisturizer thereafter. Mango is rich in Vitamin A, this means it helps to promote glowing and healthy skin. Curious how Shea and Mango butter compare? Read Shea Butter vs Mango Butter.
Anti-aging Shea Face Mask
- 2 tablespoons of raw unrefined Shea butter
- 1 teaspoon of rosehip oil
- an egg yolk
- lemon juice
Melt the Shea butter and mix it with the lemon juice and egg yolk. Make sure there are no lumps and then add the rosehip oil. Apply the mask to a clean face. Leave on for 20 mins and rinse off with cold water. Can be repeated once or twice a week. For more on fighting the signs of aging, see our Anti-Aging Beauty Hacks guide.
Dark circles under your eyes Shea Face Mask
- 1 tablespoon of Unrefined Shea butter
- 1 tablespoon of almond oil
Mix the Shea butter and almond oil together and apply around your eyes. Let the mask sit for 15 mins. You can rinse off or wipe off and apply a moisturizer thereafter. Learn more about tackling dark circles in our post on Eye Bags and Dark Circles.
Acne Prone and Oily Skin Shea Butter Mask
- 1 tablespoon of Unrefined Shea butter
- 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel
- 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil
Mix all the ingredients together and apply to a clean face. Leave on for 15 mins. Rinse off with cold water and apply a moisturizer thereafter. Our Shea butter and Aloe Vera gel mask is very good for acne-prone skin and oily skin.
Dry and Sensitive skin Shea Face Mask
- 1 tablespoon of Unrefined Shea butter
- 1 tablespoon of Cocoa butter
- 2 drops of mint essential oil
Mix all the ingredients together and apply to clean face. Leave on for 15–20 mins. Rinse off with cold water and apply a moisturizer thereafter. For a deeper dive into how Shea and Cocoa butter compare for sensitive skin, see Shea Butter vs Cocoa Butter.
By making your own Shea butter face masks you won't have to buy expensive face masks. For maximum results, once the mask is applied to your face, you should avoid getting it wet. Allow it to dry naturally before being rinsed off.
Shea butter has healing characteristics that are good for the skin. It is known for its hydrating and softening properties that help make the skin look younger and refreshed. It also helps protect the skin from environmental pollution. Shea butter also attracts moisture from the air and re-hydrates the skin.
These homemade Shea butter face masks are easy to make. They are also safe for every kind of skin. Aside from using them, you can also use other kinds of natural products like honey, almond oil, olive oil, and coconut oil. Ready to shop? Browse our Whipped Shea Butter collection to find your perfect match.
