Different Shea Butter Face Masks To Try At Home

Try making different masks at home using shea butter, which has a huge amount of vitamins and nutrients that benefit your skin in many ways!

By Rima Chowdhury

Friday, April 28, 2017, 19:23

Shea butter is a superfood that is extracted from a fruit of Shea tree. With a large amount of vitamins and nutrients found in Shea butter, it can help to benefit your skin in several ways. It also helps to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays and also lifts your skin naturally. Although Shea butter is new to India, it has been used in Africa since several years.

From moisturising your skin to treating inflammation and the signs of ageing, Shea butter can benefit your skin in numerous ways.

So, here we mention to you different Shea butter face masks to try at home. Have a look.

1. Shea Butter And Honey Face Mask

Take half a cup of Shea butter and add one cup of honey to it. Now add two spoons of any essential oil to the Shea butter mask and mix all the ingredients together. Now keep this mixture in the refrigerator and apply the face mask when required. Spread this evenly on the skin and wash off after 30 minutes. Using Shea butter and honey face mask can help to keep your skin moisturised and hydrated all the time. It is best to be used on extremely dry skin.

2. Shea Butter And Sandalwood Face Mask

Shea butter and sandalwood face mask is extremely good to be used on dry skin. Take some Shea butter on a plate and add 5-6 spoons of sandalwood powder. Now mix both the ingredients together and add 2-3 spoons of milk. Mix everything properly and apply this mask on the face and spread it evenly. Wash off with cold water.

3. Shea Butter And Aloe Vera Gel Face Mask

Shea butter and aloe vera gel face mask is good to be used for acne-prone and oily skin. Take a small amount of Shea butter and mix it with an equal amount of aloe vera gel. Mix both the ingredients together and make a thick paste. Add 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil to the mask and blend well. Spread this mixture on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash off with cold water.

4. Shea Butter And Cocoa Powder Face Pack

Shea butter and cocoa powder face pack is good to be used on all types of skin. It helps to promote glowing and radiant skin. Mix an equal quantity of cocoa powder with Shea butter and add some fresh cream to it. Whip all the ingredients together and make a thick paste. If needed, you can also add essential oil of your choice. Apply this mixture on the face and wash off with cold water. Using this face mask twice in a week can help to promote gorgeous-looking skin.

5. Shea Butter And Avocado Face Pack

Take one boiled avocado and mash it for some time. Now add one spoon of honey and three spoons of Shea butter to it. Mix all the ingredients together and make a thick paste. Apply on your face and wash off with lukewarm water. Shea butter and avocado face mask is extremely good to be used on oily and combination skin.

6. Shea Butter And Papaya Face Mask

Take one cup of papaya pieces and mash them to make a paste. Now add two spoons of Shea butter to the papaya mash and add one spoon of honey to it. Mix all the ingredients together and apply this face mask. Papaya is extremely rich in nutrients and Vitamin C, which help promote a healthy and glowing skin.

7. Shea Butter And Mango Face Mask

Mango is extremely rich in Vitamin A and hence it can help to promote glowing and healthy skin. It also helps to treat hypopigmented areas on the skin. Take 3-4 drops of lavender essential oil in a blender. Now, add one cup of mango puree and add two spoons of Shea butter. If needed, add one spoon of honey and mix them together. Apply this face mask and wash off with cold water after some time. Use this face mask regularly to enjoy soft and moisturised skin. Shea butter and mango face mask is excellent to be used during the summer days.