Flax Seed Face Mask For Beautiful Skin

Want flawless skin? Flaxseed for the rescue!

If you are craving beautiful and flawless skin like the models and actresses you see on the big screen, we have the perfect solution for you. Since the skin is the first-line defence against the outer world, it is your responsibility to take care of it with utmost importance. The nourishment it receives is both from inside and out. So, we can safely conclude that what you put in your body is as important as what you put on your skin—worried much? We have got you covered!

 

 

Flaxseed for the rescue. It is an important part of the beauty routine you follow. If you are wondering how to use it, allow us to help you. By the time you navigate to the end of this page, we hope you find your beauty solution.

You can not only eat flax seeds but also use them in your daily skincare routine to get the maximum benefit out of it. Your skin will have a radiant glow once you start using them regularly. The skin gets nutrition from the inside and out as well. Thus what we eat is equally important to what we put on the skin.

 

 

Including flax seeds in the daily skincare routine will give maximum benefits and you will have a radiant glow. Now, if you are wondering what makes them so useful, let us tell you that. Flax seeds have an abundance of antioxidants, fibre, and Omega 3 fatty acids.

Now, let us list down the beauty benefits of flax seeds:

1. Nutritional

You are what you eat! Keeping your body healthy will keep your skin healthy. Flax seeds guarantee you all of that. Its cholesterol reducing property will make sure your heart is healthy. Also, grounded flax seeds with water will make sure your body gets the right amount of fibre, thereby ensuring the healthy functioning of the digestive system as well.

 

 

2. Gives a glow to the skin

Flax seeds are an excellent source of omega-three fatty acids; thus, consuming them will give you absolutely radiant skin, and guess what!? You do not have to burn a hole in your pocket as you do when buying expensive cosmetic products.

 

 

3. Bye- Bye fine lines and wrinkles

Flaxseeds contain phytochemicals and antioxidants, which is an active ingredient for anti-ageing cream. You can avail of the flaxseeds at one-third the cost of the anti-ageing cream! Also, just a spoonful of grounded flax seeds can do wonders!!

 

 

4. Farewell to Rashes

If your skin is prone to rashes, then flax seeds are just the right thing for you as it is filled with omega-3 fatty acids. Thus, it catalyzes in speeding the healing process—also, a brownie point for flax’s anti-inflammatory properties. You can make a DIY mask with flax seed and enjoy rash-free skin!

 

 

5. Acne Treatment

Oh, the ugly breakouts! Let us give you a natural solution. Flax seeds again! These seeds control the production of sebum, which is the major culprit—the best way to handle this situation by having two tablespoons of milled flax seeds every day. You won’t complain about acne for sure.

 

 

6. Skin Rejuvenator

Flax seeds are one of the best exfoliants. Thus it helps get rid of the dead skin cells, and voila! You have radiant-looking skin worth flaunting. No kidding.

 

 

7. Managing Skin Tone

No guessing there! Yes, flax seeds help in brightening your skin tone due to its moisturizing properties, again thanks to omega-3 fatty acids. Also, a face mask of flax seeds helps get rid of the unwanted tan and even out the skin tone.

 

 

Now that we have talked enough about its benefits, let us get into the different types of face masks we can make out of flax seeds.

Flax Seeds Face Masks

 

1. Cleanse your skin with Flaxseed and Egg Face Mask

Regardless of your skin type, be it dry or oily, eggs can improve your skin texture. The albumin of egg whites and the fatty acid of the yolk helps us maintain the moisture level of the skin.

Ingredients required:

• Ground flaxseed- 1 tablespoon
• Egg- 1 whole

Steps to follow:

Step 1: Make a fine paste of the flaxseed and the liquid of an egg.

Step 2: Apply it on your skin and parts of your neck evenly.

Step 3: Let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Rinse with water and pat dry. Apply a moisturizer right after it.

Note: Apply the mask after every 14 days for best results.

 

 

2. Remove Acne with Flaxseed, Lemon, and Honey Mask

While lemon helps to remove dead skin cells, the natural antioxidant and antibacterial properties of honey keep skin moisturized and evens out skin tone.

Ingredients required:

• Flaxseed- 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice– 2 tablespoon
• Honey- 1 tablespoon

Steps to follow:

Step 1: Soak the flaxseed overnight in water.

Step 2: Crush it and add honey along with lemon juice.

Step 3: Apply the mask evenly on your skin and massage in a circular motion for a few minutes.

Step 4: Let it dry for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Wash it off with water and apply moisturizer after patting it dry.

Note: Apply this mask twice a week for effective results.

 

 

3. Rejuvenate your skin with Flaxseed, Yogurt, and Cinnamon Powder Face Mask

The lactic acid present in yoghurt helps to dissolve dead skin cells. Yoghurt also helps to prevent premature ageing and relieve sunburn.

Ingredients required:

• Ground Flaxseed- 1tablespoon
• Cinnamon powder- 1 tablespoon
• Yoghurt- 1 tablespoon

Steps to follow:

Step 1: Make a fine paste of all the ingredients mentioned above.

Step 2: Apply the mask on your face and parts of your next after washing it properly.

Step 3: Rest it for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Rinse it with water and pat it dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Note: Apply this mask twice a week for youthful skin.

 

 

4. Flaxseed, Multani Mitti Magic Mask

Are you worried about acne-prone skin or open pores or wrinkles, or oily skin? This mask is all you need to solve more than half of your skin problems. The omega-3 of this mask gives us clear skin, whereas the fatty acid makes the skin look fresh and gives a wrinkle-free skin. It can even recover sunburns and acne scars. This magic mask is all one needs to bring the skin to its best form.

Ingredients required:

• Ground flaxseed- 2 tablespoons
• Purified water- 4 tablespoons
• Multani Mitti (Fuller’s earth)- 1 tablespoon
• Honey- Half tablespoon

Steps to follow:

Step 1: Add water to the ground flaxseed. Let it soak for around 15 minutes.

Step 2: Once it thickens, add Multani Mitti and honey to the liquid.

Step 3: Mix it till no lumps are left.

Step 4: Apply the mask. Avoid applying it to sensitive areas or naked wounds. Rest for 20 minutes.

Step 5: Spray water into the applied parts and massage it in a circular motion for two minutes.

Step 6: Wash and rinse it with lukewarm water. Pat, it dries, then applies moisturizer.

Note: Apply this mask once a week for benefiting results.

 

 

5. Glow your skin with Yogurt, Turmeric, and Flaxseed Face Mask

If one is prone to dull and dry skin, this is the perfect mask to use. Yoghurt is anyway known for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Turmeric, being antimicrobial, removes and fades away the scars and spots. When used with yoghurt, it gives a youthful, golden glow to the face.

Required ingredients:

• Ground flaxseed- 1 tablespoon
• Clean water- 2 tablespoon
• Yoghurt- 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric- 1 teaspoon

Steps to follow:

Step 1: Soak the seed with water for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add yoghurt and turmeric to the mixture.

Step 3: Stir it properly till it becomes a gel-like solution.

Step 4: Apply it evenly on the face. Don’t keep it for more than 5 minutes. (Otherwise, you will look too yellowish)

Step 5: Gently wash it off.

Note: Turmeric might stain your clothes, so it’s better to wear an old t-shirt. It is advisable not to go out in the sun after applying this mask.

 

 

5. Water and Flaxseed Face Mask

Too lazy to go out and get all the ingredients? Here is your dream mask recipe, which would give a firm and glowing skin with minimal ingredients.

Ingredients required:

• Flaxseed- 1 tablespoon
• Water- ⅓ Cup
• A plastic bowl

Steps to follow:

Step 1: Heat the water.

Step 2: Add the flaxseed as the water starts boiling.

Step 3: Stir it once in a while. Cover it with a clean and dry piece of cloth.

Step 4: Let it rest for 3 to 4 hours.

Step 5: Wash your face and apply the paste evenly.

Step 6: Once the paste is dried up, apply the second layer.

Step 7: Repeat the same four times.

Step 8: Let the four-layered masks dry out completely.

Step 9: Rinse it with water and pat dry.

Note: Apply this mask once every week for effective results.

 

 

Voila!

Try these masks and enjoy the beauty benefits of the flaxseed. Don’t forget to let us know which one worked for you.