Who doesn't want to try a heavenly smelling rose face mask? Roses are known for their smell yes, but read on and you will find many more reasons to use rose products in your natural skin care routine

And everyone, and that includes you, can enjoy a relaxing and satisfying natural spa experience right there in your own home with these rose face masks. It's all made clear; these facial mask recipes are as simple as ABC, affordable or downright cheap and you probably have the ingredients already somewhere in your kitchen cabinets

First of all everyone of course knows the wonderful smell roses give to any skin care recipe, at a spa, to homemade products or store bought. Roses simply make it all smell so delicious

But there's so much more. Rose or rose oil can make your skin look younger because of its toning effect; it will leave your skin soothe, soft and supple and takes care of an even colored complexion. Besides all this it is also has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties

Because of its gentle nature, rose water is also a helpful ingredient in all natural skin care recipes when you have sensitive skin

If you want to find out more about rose petals, rose water or rose oil as an active ingredient in do-it-yourself facial masks visit our homemade facial mask basics page by clicking on the link. There you can also find out more about many other possible ingredients and ways to combine them into your own signature facial mask recipe

Before applying any facial mask clean your face and neck with fresh water. Take off all cosmetics, creams, lotions, in short: everything. Use a non abrasive, non aggressive soap if necessary. When finished, pat your skin dry

Even better is to take a hot shower or a steam bath to clean and open up your pores. For some useful steam bath suggestions & tips check our steam bath page

When you have applied the rose face mask of choice make sure you take your time to lie down, place a towel under your head and neck. Put 2 cucumber slices on your eyes; or use 2 used and cooled down chamomile teabags (our personal favorite!) or 2 cotton pads soaked in rose or lavender water

But most important:

To make your face mask experience even more satisfying we suggest you check our quick facial tips page. These will smooth things out just a little bit more

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Pamper and treat yourself by making and using these fragrant fresh rose face masks. Shift your mind to the good things in life, put on a smile and Enjoy!

Homemade face mask recipes

Don't be fooled by the simplicity of this basic rose face mask, it is a serious treat to your skin. The mask cleans, soothes, smooths, moisturizes and tones…for the price of 2 ingredients

What do you need:

• 6-8 Rose petals
• 2 tablespoons Rose water
• 1/2 teaspoon Rose essential oil
• 3 tablespoons organic Honey

How to do it:

Soak the rose petals in the rose water for about 3 hours. Then mash the petals in the rosewater with a spoon. Mix the honey, rose petals/water and rose oil until you have a smooth substance

Let it cool down in the fridge for about 20 minutes

Spread and massage the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Homemade face mask recipes

Small variation on the basic rose face mask, the almond oil will boost the moisturizing effect of this mask

What do you need:

• 6-8 Rose petals
• 2 tablespoons Rose water
• 1/2 teaspoon Rose essential oil
• 2 tablespoons organic Honey
• 3 drops Almond oil

How to do it:

Prepare the rose petals as in the basic rose face mask recipe above. Mix the honey, almond, rose oil and rose petals/water until you have a smooth substance

Let it cool down in the fridge for about 20 minutes

Spread and massage the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Homemade face mask recipes

This fresh rose face mask is very helpful on dry skin. It will heal, repair and moisturize

What do you need:

• 4 tablespoons whole Milk
• 1 teaspoon Rose essential oil
• 4 Rose petals
• 2 teaspoons Coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin Olive oil

How to do it:

Crush and mash the rose petals, mix these with the rest of the ingredients until you have a smooth paste

Spread and massage the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with lukewarm water, end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Looking for more dry skin facial masks? Visit our face masks for dry skin page

For even more home remedies for dry skin, take a look at our home remedies for dry skin page. Here you can read more about why you might have dry skin, and how to treat and prevent it

Homemade face mask recipes

A soothing, nourishing and moisturizing rose face mask

What do you need:

• 6-8 Rose petals
• 2 tablespoons Rose water
• 1 tablespoon Plain unflavored Yogurt, with active cultures
• 1 tablespoon organic Honey

How to do it:

Prepare the rose petals as in the basic rose face mask on top. Warm up the honey until it becomes runny (not too hot!) by putting it in a small glass or metal bowl which is immersed in hot water (or a few seconds in the microwave.) Mix the crushed petals and rose water with the yogurt and honey until you have a smooth substance

Spread the paste gently and equally with a facial mask brush or spatula on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Homemade face mask recipes

Besides aloe vera which hydrates your skin, this rose face mask also contains french green clay. This clay is very efficient at drawing oils, dirt and toxins from your skin. It invigorates, improves blood circulation, tightens your pores, is rich in minerals and nutrients and basically restores the skin back to its natural balance. French green clay is often used as therapeutic clay

If you want to know more about clay and facial clay masks, click on the link and take a look around on our clay facial mask pages

Note: Use clay masks only 1 time a week. We also do not recommend this clay for dry or sensitive skin it will irritate or dry your skin out even more

What do you need:

• 1 tablespoon Rosewater
• 2 drops 100% Rose essential oil
• 1 tablespoon French Green Clay
• 1,5 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel

How to do it:

Mix the french clay and the rosewater in a wooden, pottery or glass mixing bowl (not a metal one). Slowly add the aloe vera and rose oil until you have a smooth paste. leave it for a few minutes so the clay can absorb the moisture

Spread the paste gently and equally with a facial mask brush or spatula on your clean face and neck: keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask to dry for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with warm water and a hot wash cloth end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Homemade face mask recipes

A rose face mask that tones your skin

What do you need:

• 1 cucumber
• 5 tablespoons Rose water
• 1 tablespoon Glycerin

How to do it:

Mash the cucumber in a food processor, add the rose water and glycerin and mix well. Strain this mixture and put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes

Spread the paste gently and equally with a facial mask brush or spatula on your clean face and neck: keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask to dry for 15 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

Homemade face mask recipes

A wildly fresh rose face mask

What do you need:

• Rose water
• 10 fresh Rose petals
• 8-10 mint leaves
• 1 Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Cornmeal

How to do it:

Make a fine paste of mint leaves and rose petals. Add the rose water, cornmeal and egg white, mix this well until you have a smooth and sticky paste

Smooth the paste gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck: keep the eye area clear

Now lie down, relax and leave the mask to dry for 10-15 minutes

Then wash it off with alternately cold and warm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally apply a moisturizer, this way you "seal" your skin to keep the water inside

A small word of caution: before you apply any mask, we recommend you do a patch test on a small piece of skin (e.g. behind the ear) to test your sensitivity to it

For more homemade facial mask recipes click on the link and take a look if there's something you might want to try next

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