6 DIY Homemade Vegan Face Masks for All Skin Types

With increasing environmental and ethical concerns about the damage that we humans have inflicted on the planet, more and more people are switching to veganism and other eco-friendly lifestyles.

And with rising awareness about the cruel mistreatment of guinea pigs, rats, and rabbits by cosmetic and skincare companies, people are increasingly opting for cruelty-free products as well.

While organic and all-natural products are more readily available, there are also lots of organic & vegan raw ingredients you can purchase to make your own skincare items.

This means you’ll know for sure your products are cruelty-free and vegan

Here, we show you how to make different types of DIY homemade vegan face masks for all skin types. You can browse the recipes and then try some out yourself.

Do let us know in the comments section below how these vegan face masks worked out for you and whether you want more vegan DIYs.

Method 1: Flaxseed Face Mask

You probably know that flaxseeds are good for your health and can help get rid of digestive problems like constipation.

However, did you know that these versatile seeds can also be used to make an incredibly simple face pack to shrink your pores?

Flaxseeds are rich in several minerals and nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids that nourish and rejuvenate your skin, giving it new life and a radiant glow.

As a bonus, ground flaxseeds gently exfoliate your skin, prevent breakouts, and give you younger-looking skin courtesy of its anti-aging properties.

Step 1. Combine water and ground flaxseeds

• Pour 3 tablespoons of water into a container.
• Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds.
• Give it a stir and let them soak for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, you will notice that the mixture has attained an egg-like consistency. This means the mask is ready to use.
• Stir it once again before application.

Step 2. Apply the mask to tighten your pores and tone your skin

• Use a cosmetic brush to apply the prepared blend on your face. Take care to avoid the sensitive areas around your eyes and mouth.
• Leave it on until it dries completely.
• Wash it off with lukewarm water, then splash some cold water on your face.
• Gently pat your face dry using a soft towel and apply a moisturizer.

You can use this vegan face mask once a week to tighten and tone your skin.

Method 2: Charcoal Face Mask

Activated charcoal is known for its incredible adsorption abilities that can be used for a wide variety of health and beauty benefits.

It deeply cleanses your skin by extracting and absorbing excess oil and other impurities from your pores.

This DIY homemade vegan face mask for all skin types also contains aloe vera gel that soothes and repairs your skin, along with tea tree essential oil that helps to treat acne and prevents breakouts.

Things you’ll need:

• Activated charcoal powder (deeply cleanses the skin and absorbs excess oil) – 1 tablespoon
• Aloe vera gel (soothes skin and lightens scars) – enough to make a paste
• Tea tree essential oil (antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory) – 3 drops

Step 1. Combine activated charcoal powder, aloe vera gel, and tea tree oil

• Put 1 tablespoon of activated charcoal powder in a bowl.
• Add just enough aloe vera gel to make a smooth paste.
• Add 3 drops of tea tree essential oil as well.

Step 2. Mix well & apply it on your face

• Mix the ingredients thoroughly to make a uniform paste.
• Use a cosmetic brush to apply the activated charcoal mask on your face.
• When it starts to dry in some places, rinse your face with lukewarm or cool water.
• Gently pat your skin dry and apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer or facial oil.

You can use this DIY homemade vegan face mask for all skin types once a week to purify and detoxify your skin.

Method 3: Oatmeal Face Mask

You may know oatmeal to be extremely nutritious and healthy breakfast food, but the time has come to expand your uses of oatmeal. It has incredibly powerful skin-soothing and exfoliating properties.

This vegan face mask is made with boiled oatmeal, which is combined with papaya pulp, agave nectar, and tea tree essential oil to make an all-natural face mask that combats oily skin and acne breakouts.

Since oatmeal is extremely soothing, this DIY homemade vegan face mask for all skin types is especially recommended for those with sensitive skin.

As papaya has skin-brightening properties, proper, regular use of this mask will also fade old acne scars to give you clear, smooth skin.

Things you’ll need:

• Oatmeal, cooked (soothes, nourishes and gently exfoliates skin) – 6 tablespoons
• Papaya pulp (contains an enzyme to brighten skin) – 2 tablespoons
• Agave nectar (soothing and healing properties) – 1 teaspoon
• Tea tree essential oil (antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory) – 1 or 2 drops

Step 1. Combine the four ingredients

• Put 6 tablespoons of cooked oatmeal in a container.
• Add 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp.
• Add 1 teaspoon of agave nectar.
• Add 1 or 2 drops of tea tree essential oil as well.

Step 2. Mix well & apply the mask to control oily skin

• Mix everything well.
• Use a cosmetic brush to apply the prepared mask on your face.
• Leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water.
• Gently pat dry your face with a soft towel.

Apply this mask 1 or 2 times a week to control oily skin, brighten dull skin, and keep acne at bay.

Method 4: Cucumber Face Mask

We all love munching on fresh, crisp cucumber slices, especially during the unforgiving summer months as it helps refresh us from within.

If you are a big fan of cucumbers, then you can go one step further and use it in our one of a kind DIY homemade vegan face masks for all skin types. Just apply it topically to give your skin a fresh breath of life after a long, tiring day in the harsh sun, or use it to take down puffiness!

Cucumbers contain silica that helps treat sunburn by penetrating deep into your skin to heal and repair it. This face mask also contains fresh lemon juice and crushed mint leaves that help brighten and refresh your skin.

Things you’ll need:

• Cucumber, grated (soothes and repairs skin, reduces inflammation) – ½
• Lemon juice (natural bleaching agent) – ½ teaspoon
• Mint leaves, crushed (refreshes skin) – 2

Step 1. Mix grated cucumber, lemon juice, and crushed mint leaves

• Grate ½ cucumber into a container.
• Add 2 crushed mint leaves to it.
• Measure and add in fresh lemon juice.
• Mix well.

Step 2. Apply the mask to refresh your skin in hot summer weather

• Apply this refreshing mask on your face and neck using a cosmetic brush.
• Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse your face with cool water. Your skin will feel well-hydrated and refreshed.
• Mist with hydrating rosewater

Use this mask 2 or 3 times a month during the harsh summer months, or whenever required to take down inflammation.

Method 5: Banana Face Mask

Being rich in essential nutrients and minerals like potassium and vitamins C and B6, bananas are a staple of any healthy vegan diet.

And now, we will show you how to use these sweet tropical delights to make a moisturizing vegan face mask for dry and dull skin.

We added small amounts of baking soda and organic turmeric powder to the recipe to combat oily skin and acne breakouts if you have sensitive or extremely dry skin leave the baking soda out of the recipe.

Things you’ll need:

• Banana (nourishes and hydrates skin) – 1
• Baking soda (absorbs oil and gently exfoliates) – 1 teaspoon
• Organic turmeric powder (antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory) – 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Chop and mash a ripe banana

• Peel and chop 1 ripe banana.
• Mash the pieces into a fine pulp.

Step 2. Mix in turmeric powder and baking soda

• Add 1 teaspoon of organic turmeric powder to the mashed banana pulp.
• Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda as well.
• Mix well.

Step 3. Apply the mask at least twice a week to restore your skin

• Using a cosmetic brush, apply the paste all over your face and neck.
• Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. If using the recipe with baking soda, leave it on for 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with lukewarm water and gently pat dry your face.

Use this DIY vegan mask 2 times a week on a regular basis to keep your complexion clear, and healthy

Method 6: Cocoa & Coffee Face Mask

Having a vegan lifestyle doesn’t mean giving up all your favorite food and drink items like lattes, baked goods, and other treats.

There are so many vegan milk options like almond, soy, and cashew; so many baking substitution options as well!

Since coffee and cocoa are now part of the vegan diet, you can also use them to make a DIY face mask to get a radiant and younger-looking skin.

Just add some ground oatmeal flour and coconut milk to make a luxurious mask that will rejuvenate your skin.

Things you’ll need:

• Ground coffee beans (brightens skin and improves blood circulation to the skin) – 1 tablespoon
• Cocoa powder (anti-ageing properties) – 1 tablespoon
• Ground oatmeal (soothes and nourishes skin) – 1 tablespoon
• Coconut milk (moisturizes and nourishes skin) – enough to make a paste

Step 1. Combine the four ingredients

• Put 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal in a bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds.
• Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
• Pour in just enough coconut milk to make a smooth paste.

Step 2. Mix well & apply the mask to enjoy radiant skin

• Mix the ingredients well.
• Apply the face mask using a cosmetic brush.
• Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse your face with lukewarm water.

Use this skin-enhancing face mask once or twice a week to replenish and rejuvenate your skin.

Additional Tips

• Always tie your hair back before applying a face mask. Otherwise, you’ll have a devil of a time getting the hardened mask out of your hair.
• It is always best to apply these masks over a sink to collect the drippings and avoid creating a mess.
• If this DIY homemade vegan face masks blog interests you and you have respect to veganism, you can learn how to make other vegan items like almond milk at home or other types of lactose-free milk. In fact, you can go one step further and learn how to make vegan mayonnaise.