Imagine waking up to satiny smooth and soft, dewy skin, feeling as fresh as the first drop of snow. It’s a dream, isn’t it? And it will remain one if you don’t do anything about it.
Does that mean you must spend big bucks on all products you lay your hands on? Or should you get carried away with the subtle sales pitches at beauty stores and passive-aggressive ads online?
How about taking care of your skin on a daily basis? Well, if you don’t have the time, we have a solution! All you need is setting aside a few minutes before going to bed. Let’s look at some easy, effective, and expert-approved overnight face masks.
1. Overnight Aloe Vera + Vitamin E Mask
What You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon or 2 capsules of vitamin E
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
What You Have To Do
- Take a few drops of the vitamin E oil (capsules or normal oil) and mix with the aloe vera gel.
- Apply the mixture to your face.
- Aloe vera dries up pretty quickly. Vitamin E will get absorbed into your skin but will feel a little sticky.
- Wash your face with cold water first thing in the morning.
How Often You Should Do This
2-3 times a week.
Why This Works
Aloe vera is rich in nutrients that hydrate and moisturize your skin. Mixing it with Vitamin E can brighten your face.
2. Overnight Turmeric And Milk Mask
What You Will Need
- 1-2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 2-3 tablespoons of milk
What You Have To Do
- Make a runny paste by mixing turmeric with milk.
- With your fingers or a brush, apply it all over your face.
- You can leave it on overnight or wash it off once it dries up completely.
- If you are washing it before you sleep, just let your skin breathe without applying anything else to it.
- If you are leaving the mask on overnight, rinse your face with cold water the next morning.
How Often You Should Do This
3-4 times a week.
Why This Works
Milk contains lactic acid and fatty acids that seep easily into your skin, making it radiant. Turmeric is antiseptic and antibacterial and also helps with skin brightening.
3. Overnight Egg White Mask
What You Will Need
1 egg white
What You Have To Do
- Apply the egg white evenly to your face.
- It takes about 15 minutes to dry up fully.
- You could either leave it on overnight or wash it off.
- If you leave it on overnight, clean it off the next morning.
How Often You Should Do This
2-3 times a week.
Why This Works
Egg white is a natural astringent and contains vitamin A that tightens the skin, shrinks pores, and even battles anti-aging issues. Using this over time can reduce the effect of wrinkles and fine lines.
4. Overnight Coconut Oil Mask
What You Will Need
- Coconut oil
- A few drops of tea tree oil
What You Have To Do
- Mix both the oils and apply to your face and massage.
- The blend gets absorbed and can be left on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This
3-4 times a week.
Why This Works
Coconut oil not only hydrates but also cleanses your skin entirely by the next morning. Tea tree oil is an antibacterial and reduces dark spots and pigmentation, leaving your skin radiant and glowing.
5. Overnight Green Tea, Cucumber, And Potato Juice Mask
What You Will Need
- Green tea
- Cucumber juice
- Potato juice
What You Have To Do
- Grate half a potato and half a cucumber in a bowl.
- Take out the pulp to squeeze out the juice.
- Make half a cup of green tea with a tea bag or leaves.
- Let it cool down.
- Mix all the ingredients to form a runny puree.
- Apply this mixture to your face with a cotton ball.
- It gets absorbed easily, so leave it on overnight.
- Wash your face in the morning with cold water.
How Often You Should Do This
2-3 times a week.
Why This Works
Cucumber juice cools your face down, reduces inflammation and redness, and treats sunburn. Potato juice treats pigmentation and puffiness while green tea is an antioxidant that clears dirt from your pores.
6. Overnight Charcoal Mask
What You Will Need
- Charcoal tablets
- 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder
- Water
- Bowl
- Brush
What You Have To Do
- Add the charcoal tablets to a bowl.
- Add gelatin powder and
- mix well.
- Add a little water and microwave the mixture for about 15 seconds.
- Mix it again, so there are no lumps.
- Apply the paste to your face evenly with a brush.
- Leave it on until it dries. You can leave it on overnight, but it’s best if you clean it up before you sleep.
- Wash it off with cold water
- the next morning.
How Often You Should Do This
Once a week.
Why This Works
Charcoal (or activated charcoal) absorbs dust, dirt, grime, and oil. It exfoliates your skin and removes dead cells by pulling them all onto the surface. Everything gets washed out, leaving you with clear skin.
7. Overnight Tomato And Honey Mask
What You Will Need
- 3 tablespoons of tomato juice or puree
- 1 tablespoon of honey
What You Have To Do
- Squeeze one tomato and make it into a puree or juice.
- Add honey to it and blend.
- With a cotton pad, apply this mixture to your face.
- It is absorbed well into your skin.
- You can either choose to wash it up before sleeping or leave it on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This
2-3 times a week.
Why This Works
Tomato is acidic and a natural astringent. It removes tan, helps with sunburns, and reduces pigmentation. Honey brightens your skin and acts as a bleaching agent. With consistent use, your skin will become clearer.
8. Overnight Vitamin C Lemon Mask
What You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
What You Have To Do
- Mix honey and lemon juice in a bowl.
- With a cotton pad, apply the mixture to your skin.
- Leave it on overnight and wash with cold water the following morning.
How Often You Should Do This
3-4 times a week.
Why This Works
Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, and oranges are high in vitamin C that does a lot of good to your skin. The vitamin tightens and brightens your skin and protects it from the damage it goes through on a daily basis. Honey, as we all know, reduces dullness.
9. Overnight Olive Oil Face Mask
What You Will Need
1 tablespoon of olive oil
What You Have To Do
- Take one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and apply it all over your face with a cotton pad.
- Massage your face in a circular motion and let it absorb the oil.
- Wash your face the next morning with a mild cleanser.
How Often You Should Do This
As often as you can.
Why This Works
Olive oil works wonders for your skin in many ways. You can use it as a cleanser because it quickly breaks down makeup, oil, and dust from your face. It can be a substitute for your chemical cleansers. It exfoliates, nourishes, and moisturizes your skin.
10. Overnight Almonds And Milk Face Mask
What You Will Need
- 5-8 soaked almonds
- 2 tablespoons of milk
What You Have To Do
- Crush or pulse soaked almonds in a hand blender.
- You can either remove the skin or leave it on.
- Add milk to this mixture and blend well.
- Dip a cotton ball into this and apply to your face.
- Leave it on overnight and wash it off the next morning.
How Often You Should Do This
3-4 times a week.
Why This Works
Mix almonds with milk to battle fine lines and wrinkles and boost collagen production naturally. This mask is loaded with vitamin E, folic acid, hydroxy acids, and other antioxidants that leave your skin feeling tighter, soft, and supple.
11. Overnight Honey Mask For Acne
What You Will Need
1 tablespoon honey
What You Have To Do
- Apply unfiltered raw honey all over your face.
- It can be a little sticky – so, if you don’t like it, let it stay for an hour and then wash off with warm water.
How Often You Should Do This
3-4 times a week.
Why This Works
Honey kills bacteria and removes the grime, dust, and oil from the skin pores, thus reducing acne.
12. Overnight Green Tea Mask For Cleansing
What You Will Need
1/4 cup green tea
What You Have To Do
- Prepare one-fourth cup of green tea and dip a cotton ball into it.
- Apply the green tea all over your face with a cotton ball.
- It gets absorbed almost immediately.
- Leave it on overnight and clean it with cold water the next morning.
How Often You Should Do This
2-3 times week.
Why This Works
Green tea reduces puffiness. As it is an antioxidant, it also tones and cleanses your face. You can even place green tea bags on your eyes before your sleep to reduce dark circles.
You have no excuse now, do you? Skin care is all about bringing the little things at home together and whipping them up. You can use a combination of ingredients because each has a unique characteristic. But if you are using something for the first time and you have sensitive skin, be wary and alert.
Are you big on DIY? Or do you just like something more meticulously formulated? Let us know by dropping a message in the comment section below.
Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions
Can you leave a face mask on overnight?
If the overnight mask you are using is DIY and made with natural ingredients, it should be okay to leave it on overnight. Store-bought, chemical-based or overnight packs that are meant for night time routines might irritate if left on for an extended period. So, clean it up before you hit the sack and let sleep bring the best out of it.
Also, some of the masks mentioned can be a little messy and gross (like those containing bananas, honey, oatmeal, etc.). Some might even have an overpowering smell while others can be sticky and uncomfortable. In that case, rinse the mask off before you sleep – but this is a personal choice.
