Butter is one of the oldest remedies for improving skin texture. It makes the skin smooth and radiant. The butter face mask is a perfect treatment for those who have dull and dry skin. The Vitamin A present in butter helps prevent the degradation of the skin collagen. It also has anti-ageing properties.
How to Make Butter Face Mask:
The butter Face pack is very easy to make as they form a good base. Just take a pan with butter in it. Heat the pan on a low flame till it begins to melt. Then you can add the other ingredients – olive oil, avocado, honey, banana, etc. as per your skin texture and mix it well.
How to Use:
- This mixture is to apply on the face and neck areas after it cools down.
- The face masks with Butter, Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter can be used daily if your skin is dry. Persons with oily or normal skin can use it once a week.
5 Best Butter Face Packs or Masks:
Here are a few easy butter face packs that are nourished and shall make your skin smooth like silk.
1. Butter, Honey and Olive Oil Mask:
Things You Will Need:
All you need is one teaspoon each of butter, Honey and Olive oil.
Method to Apply:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl well.
- Make it into a smooth paste and apply evenly all over your face and neck.
- As you are applying it, use your fingertips to gently massage and spread the butter mask.
- Leave it on for about 20 – 30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
How Often You Should Do This:
This mask can be applied daily before bathing. It leaves the skin supple and radiant all through the day. Alternatively, it can also be used at bedtime to clear your face from all the dullness and dryness caused due to pollution.
Why This Works/Benefits:
Butter is an excellent moisturiser, whereas honey works as an exfoliator. Olive oil makes the skin rejuvenate as it is abundant with anti-ageing oxidants.
Caution:
Be sure that you take raw honey and virgin olive oil as they work best and are without any chemicals.
2. Butter and Strawberry Face Mask:
The Butter Strawberry face mask has all the ingredients to help you get a clear, supple and rejuvenated skin at home. Strawberries have anti-wrinkle characteristics which help unclog the pores and build skin cells. The recipe is very easy and takes a few minutes to prepare.
Things You Will Need:
The ingredients for this face mask are – 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter (makkhan), 1 strawberry (large) that is mashed, 1 tablespoon lemon juice (if your skin is oily) or 1 egg yolk (if you have dry skin) or ½ a cucumber (for normal skin)
Method to Apply:
- Mix the above ingredients into a paste.
- Choose the lemon juice or egg yolk or the cucumber as per the texture of your skin. Wash your face with a mild soap.
- Apply the mask all over your face and neck evenly and leave it for about 15 – 20 minutes.
- Wipe it off gently with a soft towel dipped in warm water.
- Pat it dry and apply your choice of moisturiser.
How Often You Should Do This:
It can be used once a week. It starts giving good results within a short period.
Why This Works /Benefits:
Butter moisturises the skin. Strawberry tends to remove the excess sebum on the skin as it is acidic. Face masks with strawberry are good for oily skin as they are rich in vitamin C.
Caution:
No caution is required as all are natural ingredients and do not harm the skin.
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3. Shea Butter & Avocado Face Mask:
Shea Butter face Mask with Avocado keeps your skin soft and silky. You feel fresh, and the skin feels lovely to touch.
Things You Will Need:
Just take 1 cup of avocado (scooped out) and one cup of Shea butter.
Method to Apply:
- Take a pan and heat the shea butter along with the avocado over a low fire.
- Keep stirring the mixture till it gets thick and creamy.
How Often You Should Do This:
Use this face pack once or twice a week for the best results.
Why This Works /Benefits:
Avocado makes your hydrates your skin. It has fatty acids that make your skin acne-free.
Caution:
No precautions as such are required as no chemical substances are used.
4. Rose Water and Shea Butter Face Mask:
This face mask works wonders as Rose has hydrating properties and also leaves a beautiful fragrance. Rosewater also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and leaves the skin cool and refreshing.
Things You Will Need:
Nothing but 1 cup of Shea Butter and 1 tablespoon of rosewater
Method to Apply:
- Add the Shea Butter to a pan and melt it. Add the rosewater to the melted Shea Butter and mix it well.
- Apply this when it has cooled down.
- Keep it on for about 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.
- Pat dry and dab your favourite moisturiser on.
How Often You Should Do This:
This mask can be used every day, either before going to bed or before your shower in the morning.
Why This Works /Benefits:
Shea butter is good for the face as it has a tremendous moisturising effect. Rose has fantastic anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Both together keep your skin radiant through the day.
Caution:
None whatsoever
5. Cocoa Butter and Olive Oil:
A cocoa butter Face Mask is highly recommended for persons with dry skin. Cocoa butter for the face is good as it hydrates the skin.
Things You Will Need:
For this face mask you need –one tablespoon of cocoa butter, one tablespoon of olive oil and just a pinch of ginger paste.
Method to Apply:
- Mix well and the above into a paste.
- Apply well covering your face and neck.
- Leave it on for about 15 – 20 minutes and wash off with warm water or wipe with a towel dipped in warm water.
How Often You Should Do This:
This mask can be tried on daily at bedtime or even in the morning before leaving for work.
Why This Works /Benefits:
Olive oil and Cocoa Butter moisturize your skin. The ginger paste aids in removing the dirt and grime.
Caution:
This pack may not suit oily skin or persons with acne problems. No such other noticeable side effects as all are natural ingredients and no harsh chemicals as such.
Final Thoughts:
Butter decreases the roughness of the skin. If used regularly, butter leaves your skin extremely hydrated. Butter also reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Butter is loaded with Vitamins A & E. Vitamin A deficient persons often face skin problems like – dryness, roughness or flaking of the skin. Vitamin E replenishes the skin and leaves it hydrated to prevent damages due to pollution.
