Soothing Herbal Face Mask with Calendula and Aloe
This homemade herbal face mask is made with calendula petals, peppermint leaves, rolled oats, kaolin clay, and aloe vera gel. It’s easy to prepare, gentle on skin, and can be mixed fresh or stored as a dry blend for later use.
Yield: 6 masks
Cost: $5
Materials
- 2 tablespoons dried calendula petals
- 1 tablespoons dried peppermint leaves
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats gluten-free if necessary
- 1 tablespoon kaolin clay
- Aloe vera gel enough to form a paste when ready to use
Instructions
- Grind the calendula, peppermint, and oats into a fine powder using a coffee grinder, mortar and pestle, or small blender.
- To use, mix 1 tablespoons of this herbal blend with the kaolin clay in a small bowl.
- Add the aloe vera gel, a teaspoon at a time, until you get a spreadable paste.
- Apply to clean skin and leave on for at least 10–15 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
- Store the dry herbal-clay blend in a sealed jar for up to 3 months; mix with aloe gel only when ready to use.
- Enjoy!
