You’re at home, so you might as well make the most of your day and also give yourself the pampering you deserve. While you’re in the kitchen, why not whip up a treat for your face? For a quick boost, try one of these easy DIY mask combos; simply start with cleansed skin. Who needs a spa when you’ve got a fully stocked kitchen?

Avocado and Honey

Avocados are loaded with good fats that help nourish the skin. They also contain lauric acid which helps combat inflammation, and vitamins A and E which can offer antioxidant protection. Honey makes the perfect mask partner for avocado thanks to its anti-bacterial properties, and it also helps soothe breakouts while gently clarifying the skin.

Instructions:

• moisturizer

Egg White and Sugar

Egg whites help firm and tighten the skin. Thanks to the tightening benefits, the pores become more closed and can appear smaller. Sugar contains glycolic acid which helps to helps to stimulate cell turnover (when applied topically). It’s also a natural humectant which attracts and holds moisture to the skin. Sugar helps balances out the taut sensation egg whites can cause when used alone, so your skin will feel soft and supple after you wear this mask.

Instructions:

• Crack an egg and remove the yolk; ensure no yolk mixes with the egg whites, otherwise your mixture will not thicken
• Whip with a whisk until the mixture forms peaks
• Add one tablespoon of sugar and mix well
• Apply to face and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes
• Rinse face with cool water and pat dry
• Follow with your favourite moisturizer

Banana and Oatmeal

Bananas contain potassium which helps hydrate and moisturize the skin, as well as vitamins A and B which help tackle hyperpigmentation. Oatmeal helps gently exfoliate while providing antioxidant benefits, and it also has selenium and polysaccharides which help promote elasticity and firmness for a more youthful appearance. Your skin will be left glowing and feeling softer after using this mask.

Instructions:

• Peel and mash a whole banana in a bowl
• Add a tablespoon of oatmeal and mix until smooth
• Apply to face and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes
• Rinse face with cool water and pat dry
• Follow with your favourite moisturizer

You can always add more ingredients to any of these masks for additional benefits. Essential oils, coconut oil and yogurt are also fantastic options to create a spa-like experience at home. If you have some leftover mixture in your bowl, how about you show your elbows some love? If you lean on your elbows often, you could benefit from some hydration and brightness to these often-neglected body parts. After all, short-sleeve tee season is just around the corner!

Too busy to DIY? Here are 16 face-rescuing TSC masks you can ship right to your front door:

1. Sahajan Brightening Mask: helps exfoliate, balance, tone and nourish, revealing a dewy glow
2. NassifMD® Overnight Illuminating Masque: helps normalize the circadian rhythm, minimize wrinkles, lighten skin and fight free radicals
3. Beekman 1802 Little Black Mask: helps cleanse, refresh and moisturize thanks to white clay, Dead Sea mud and goat’s milk
4. L’Occitane Aqua Reotier Mineral Moisture Mask: quenches the skin and helps protect its hydration barrier
5. Kate Somerville Eradikate Mask Foam-Activated Mask: colloidal sulfur helps reduce and prevent acne blemishes, while oat extract helps balance sebum; other ingredients can calm and soothe skin
6. StriVectin Powerlift Mask: a silk lifting matrix helps tighten and firm while red algae and tara extract help soften and soothe
7. Elemis Superfood Berry Boost Mask: blackcurrant seed oil and Nordic bilberry extract help balance and hydrate, while other key ingredients help manage excess oil, keeping skin matte
8. Foreo UFO & 7-Mask Box Bundle: an innovative cryotherapy and thermotherapy device that promotes the absorption of products, helps improve microcirculation, helps facilitate skin renewal and can provide light therapy benefits
9. Clarins SOS Pure Rebalancing Clay Mask: helps purify and mattify while helping to tighten pores and minimize shine
10. Consonant DHE Mask (Detoxifying, Hydrating, Exfoliating): contains mineral-rich Manicouagan clay (extracted from the site of a 215-million-year-old asteroid crash in Quebec), plus willow bark and tea extracts which help detoxify and clarify
11. Pour Moi Secret Jasmine Flower Mask: can harness the anti-inflammatory benefits of the night-blooming jasmine to help reveal a more hydrated, toned and glowing appearance
12. Elizabeth Grant Torricelumn Absolute Lip Mask Duo: helps reveal softer, smoother lips when left on overnight thanks to vitamin E, antioxidants and Torricelumn™
13. philosophy purity made simple bubble detox mask: this self-bubbling charcoal sheet mask is infused with white willow bark and green tea extracts, which help remove makeup and impurities while minimizing the appearance of pores over time.
14. KORRES Pure Greek Olive Oil Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Mask: can soothe and moisturize while temporarily plumping and firming the skin thanks to olive oil esters and a variety of hyaluronic acids
15. Elizabeth Arden Superstart Probiotic Boost, Skin Renewal Biocellulose Mask: this sheet mask is made from biocellulose material derived from natural coconut water; hyaluronic acid and a probiotic blend help optimize skin’s microflora and strengthen its natural defences
16. M. Asam VINOLIFT Skin Tightening Mask: this mask was developed for mature skin to help tighten, nourish and provide moisture thanks to shea butter, hyaluronic acid and a complex of grape stem cells