How many times has it happened that you are into your beauty routine and your kid can’t stop pestering you with questions about why you’re putting food on your face instead of eating it? Then when you painstakingly explain it to them, they want to try it on themselves? At that point, you don’t have a choice other than just surrendering to them.

spend a spa day with your little one with these 7 fun, refreshing and all natural face masks for kids
Spend a spa day with your little one with 7 fun, refreshing and all natural face masks for kids

Now the task is to make sure that they don’t apply what you’re using for the sole reason that your skin is different from theirs. You’ve got adult skin that can put up with various ingredients applied topically, but your child has very young, soft and sensitive skin. So, you’ll have to be very careful in choosing what face mask to whip up for them and make a kid-friendly face mask.

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In truth, children don’t need a facial mask, because they already have such flawless skin. However, teaching kids early on about how to take care of themselves the natural way will help them lead a healthy and natural lifestyle as adults. Besides, it’s a great way to spend quality time with your children.

Here are seven recipes you can use to spend a relaxing spa day with your little ones.

Method 1: Banana & Honey Face Mask

Generally, kids have pretty clear and problem-free skin. However, if your child has dry skin, a kid-friendly banana face pack will help restore the moisture and hydrate their skin.

Things you’ll need:

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  • Ripe banana - ½
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon

Step 1. Mash the ripe banana and blend with honey

pour honey into the bowl and mix it with mashed banana
Pour honey into the bowl and mix it with mashed banana
  • Peel and mash ½ of a ripe banana into a lump-free pulp.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mashed banana.
  • Mix them well to form a smooth paste.

Step 2. Apply the paste & leave it on for 30 minutes

apply the paste to your kid's face
Apply the paste to your kid's face
  • Have your child wash their face and pat it dry.
  • Apply the paste on their face and leave it on 30 minutes.
  • Ask them to wash their face with lukewarm water to remove the mask.

Method 2: Oats Face Mask

Oatmeal is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. So, if your baby’s skin is feeling itchy, you could make a paste out of oatmeal and apply it on their face. You can use this face pack under normal conditions as well.

Vitamin E oil will tighten the skin and closes large pores, but you can skip it if it’s not needed. Instead, you can add chamomile essential oil to make the pack smell like a piece of heaven.

Things you’ll need:

things you'll need to make oats face mask for kids
Things you'll need to make oats face mask for kids
  • Ground oats - 2 tablespoons
  • Extra-virgin coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Vitamin E oil (optional) - 1 capsule

Step 1. Mix all the ingredients

blend all the ingredients well together
Blend all the ingredients well together
  • You generally don't get ground oats in the market, but you can grind your powdered oats using a blender.
  • Put 2 tablespoons of each ground oats and extra-virgin coconut oil in a mixing bowl.
  • If your coconut oil is solid, microwave it for not more than 10 seconds or until it melts, whichever happens first.
  • Squeeze the liquid from 1 capsule of vitamin E oil into the mixture.
  • Blend it all well.

Step 2. Apply it on your kid’s face & leave it on for up to 10 minutes

put the pack on your kid's face
Put the pack on your kid's face
  • Apply the paste on your kid’s face.
  • Allow it to sit for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Rinse the paste off.

Method 3: Banana & Avocado or Kiwi Face Mask

Banana is rich in potassium and vitamins E and C. It is an excellent moisturizer without any side effects. It enhances the quality of the skin and makes it glow.

Things you’ll need:

things you'll need to make banana and kiwi face mask for children
Things you'll need to make banana and kiwi face mask for children
  • Ripe banana - ½
  • Avocado or kiwi - ½
  • Plain yogurt - 2 tablespoons

Step 1. Blend all the ingredients

combine all the ingredients together and make a paste
Combine all the ingredients and make a paste
  • Peel ½ of a kiwi or avocado and cut it into small pieces.
  • Drop the pieces into a blender.
  • Peel ½ of a ripe banana and cut it into small pieces.
  • Drop them into the blender.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt to the blender.
  • Blend all the ingredients.

Step 2. Apply the paste on your kid’s face

put this refreshing and delicious face mask on your kid's face
Put this refreshing and delicious face mask on your kid's face
  • Apply the paste on your kid’s face and leave it on for 20 to30 minutes.
  • Rinse it off with warm water.

Method 4: Orange Face Mask

Rice flour is known to cleanse the skin pores and tighten them. Lime juice and orange juice are rich in vitamins A and C, which improve the skin texture and even out any skin pigmentation or dark patches. Lemon is also known to keep the skin tight and enhance the skin’s regenerative process.

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Caution: Make sure your child doesn’t go out into the sun after using this face pack. It contains lime and orange juice, both of which are acidic and have phototoxic reactions on the skin if exposed to the sun. This could cause a sunburn.

Things you’ll need:

things you'll need to make the citrusy orange face mask
Things you'll need to make the citrusy orange face mask
  • Orange juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice - 1 teaspoon
  • Rice flour - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Combine all the ingredients and mix well

blend all the ingredients together to make a smooth paste
Blend all the ingredients to make a smooth paste
  • Put 1 tablespoon of rice flour in a bowl.
  • Add ¼ tablespoon of honey to it.
  • Add ¼ tablespoon of lime juice to the rice flour and honey mix.
  • Extract 2 tablespoons of orange juice and add it to the mix.
  • Blend well to make a paste.

Step 2. Apply the paste on your kid's face

spread the face pack on your kid's face
Spread the face pack on your kid's face
  • Apply the paste on your child’s face, avoiding the under-eye area and the lips.
  • After 15 to 20 minutes, rinse off with lukewarm water.

Method 5: Cucumber Face Mask

Cucumber soothes the skin and hydrates it well. It also helps relieve stress and puffy eyes when placed on your eyes.

Along with this kid-friendly face mask, you can have your child place two thin cucumber slices on their eyes. It will make them feel like they are in a spa, and they'll enjoy the experience.

Things you’ll need:

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things you'll need to make the cucumber face mask
Things you'll need to make the cucumber face mask
  • Cucumber - ½
  • Plain yogurt - ¼ cup
  • Mint - a few leaves

Step 1. Mix all the ingredients and blend well

combine all the ingredients together and mix well
Combine all the ingredients and mix well
  • Peel ½ of cucumber and chop it into small pieces.
  • Drop the pieces into a blender.
  • Add ½ cup of plain yogurt, and few mint leaves to the blender.
  • Blend the mixture well to make a paste.

Step 2. Apply the paste on your kid’s face

cover your kid's face with this cool and refreshing face pack
Cover your kid's face with this cool and refreshing face pack
  • Apply the paste on your child’s face and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Rinse off the paste afterward with lukewarm water.

Method 6: Chocolate Face Mask

This is a fun face pack because it’s made with cocoa. The best part about all the face packs in this article (except Method 7) is that they are safe if ingested accidentally (and intentionally too!).

Cocoa is a good source of antioxidants, and the heavy cream will load moisture into the skin, making it soft and supple.

Things you’ll need:

things you'll need to make chocolate face mask
Things you'll need to make this delicious chocolate face mask
  • Cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
  • Heavy cream - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon
  • Ground oatmeal - 1 teaspoon

Step 1. Mix cocoa powder, heavy cream, honey, and ground oatmeal

blend all the ingredients together
Blend all the ingredients
  • Put 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon each of honey and finely ground oatmeal to it.
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, depending on the consistency you want.
  • Mix all the ingredients into a lump-free paste.

Step 2. Apply the paste on your kid’s face

using an applicator brush, put the face pack on your child's face
Using an applicator brush, put the face pack on your child's face
  • Apply the paste on your child’s face after they’ve washed it and patted it dry.
  • Leave it on for 10 minutes.
  • Rinse the paste off with lukewarm water.

Method 7: Mud Face Mask

We all love the smell of that wet mud, but we can’t vouch for the taste. Mud or clay face packs absorb the excess oil production, which causes the sebum to build up and can eventually lead to acne. It rids the face of all its impurities.

Rose water also gives a soothing experience for the skin, moisturizing it deeply.

Things you’ll need:

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things you'll need to make a smooth mud face pack
Things you'll need to make a smooth mud face pack for your kid
  • Clay – 1½ tablespoons
  • Ground oatmeal –2 tablespoons
  • Rose water – enough to make a paste

Single-Step Method: Mix all the ingredients & apply the face mask

Combine all the ingredients and apply to your kid's face
  • Mix 1½ tablespoons of clay, 2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal and enough rose water to make a paste.
  • Apply this paste on your child’s face and leave it on until the pack dries naturally.
  • Rinse it off with water.

Tips for making kid-friendly face masks

  • You can replace rose water with any other wetting agent like honey, water or cooled green tea.
  • You can add 2 or 3 drops of lavender or chamomile essential oil of therapeutic grade.
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