With summers almost approaching, our skin needs thanda and soothing effect. If you want to look outside of aloe vera options, then dig your hands for the pretty chamomile flowers.
Chamomile is an excellent skin care herb. How? Because it not only makes the skin beautiful, it is a natural ailment for many skin conditions and diseases.
Chamomile tea has been an effective natural remedy for centuries. Women all around the world prefer to use chamomile as a face toner or herbal ice cubes to soothe blemishes on skin and swelling.
With such a wide variety of user applications, it is worthwhile knowing how to make chamomile face mask at home.
Have any clue about the chamomile species?
There are many species, but two of them are most common – German chamomile and Roman chamomile. These two share the same medicinal properties but belong to different plant families.
Why Chamomile Is Beneficial to Skin
Well-known for its calming effect, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, chamomile treats various medical conditions such as cold, sore throat, acne, insomnia, anxiety, gingivitis, irritable bowel syndrome, colic, psoriasis and eczema.
Chamomile is highly effective in preventing and getting rid of dandruff. It also soothes insect bites, chicken pox, wounds, burns, bruises, sunburns, rashes and inflamed skin.
Topical chamomile solution is quick and effective for relieving itching, pain and inflammation of skin lesions.
How to make use of the chamomile flower?
There are multiple ways – dried flower heads, infusion (tea), liquid extract, essential oil, tinctures (alcohol-concentrated) and in creams and ointments.
And yes, chamomile “tea bags” found in grocery stores and pharmacies.
Did you know, both the fresh and dried flowers of chamomile have been used to create teas for centuries in order to address a variety of health problems?
DIY Chamomile Face Masks
Time for chamomile face mask at home!
Here are some effective face masks and packs of chamomile – starting from chamomile tea face mask, anti inflammatory facial mask, homemade soothing face mask etc.
1. Olive Oil And Chamomile Face Pack
Benefits: Olive oil has hydrating squalene and anti-oxidants which reduce the signs of ageing. Being anti-bacterial in nature, this face pack helps in keeping skin infections and ailments at bay. Olive oil has all the vitamins and essential nutrients needed to keep the skin well-nourished and flawless.
2. Oatmeal And Chamomile Face Pack
Benefits: Oatmeal does the basic job of cleansing, healing, nourishing and moisturising the skin excellently. No wonder it is an effective remedy to treat Psoriasis. Oatmeal also helps in reducing fungal infections. That is why using oatmeal helps in soothing the skin from all kinds of inflammation (either due to sunburn or related skin damage).
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp chamomile tea
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp honey
- 5 tsp oatmeal
Preparation:
- Make a strong tea with chamomile and water and keep it aside.
- Mix all the other ingredients separately.
- Then add chamomile tea slowly and in smaller qty so that you get a smooth and thick paste.
- Apply the pack on your face and neck.
- Wash it off with water after 5 to 6 minutes.
- This will cleanse your face and moisturise it too.
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3. Fuller’s Earth And Chamomile Face Mask
Benefits: Multani mitti or fuller’s earth is a clay type rich in plenty of minerals – calcium, magnesium, iron, quartz, dolomite etc. So what does this clay do? It helps in absorbing excess oils from the skin pores, and does deep cleansing. In fact, Fulller’s Earth is an affordable option in beauty and skin care (particularly for oily skins) which reduces acne and scars, improves complexion, tightens and even lightens the skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp chamomile tea
- 1 cup hot water
- 4 tsp Fuller’s Earth
- 2 tsp honey
Preparation:
- Make a cup of chamomile tea and then let it cool.
- Mix the other ingredients (i.e. Fuller’s Earth and honey) and add some chamomile tea so that a thick paste comes up.
- Apply this mixture on your face and neck.
- Wash it off with water after 15-20 minutes.
4. Coconut Oil And Chamomile Face Mask
Benefits: Coconut oil benefits extend to health, hair and skin. It is also a natural sunscreen, moisturiser, cleanser which reduces wrinkles and fights premature skin ageing.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp chamomile tea
- 4 tsp raw/virgin coconut oil
Preparation:
- Mix the coconut oil and chamomile tea together.
- Massage it on your skin gently.
- Let it stay for 15 minutes so that your skin gets to absorb its goodness.
- Rinse it off with water.
- Softer and glowing skin is what you get.
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5. Almond Oil And Chamomile Face Pack
Benefits: Enriched with Vitamin E, Almond reduces skin damage caused due to free radicals and sunburn. It also has proteins and vitamins to nourish the skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp chamomile tea
- 4 tsp honey
- 3-4 drops almond oil
- 2 tsp crushed oatmeal
Preparation:
- Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl evenly.
- Apply the mixture on your face and neck.
- After half an hour, rinse it off with water.
- Apply this rejuvenating face pack once a week to get a fresh and younger look.
6. Milk And Chamomile Face Mask
Benefits: Milk is known to exfoliate and nourish the skin and improve skin complexion due to its lightening properties. Enjoy the goodness of this chamomile tea face mask.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp chamomile tea
- 2 tsp milk
- Turmeric (a pinch of it)
Preparation:
- Add the chamomile tea and milk together.
- Strain it using a sieve.
- Now add turmeric and mix it well.
- Massage it on the skin for exfoliation.
- After 5 minutes, rinse it off with water.
- This will keep your skin hydrated and give it an even tone.
7. Banana And Chamomile Face Pack
Benefits: Banana not only nourishes your health but also your skin. And how? Through nutrients like vitamin A, B, C, and E; amino acids, zinc, lectin and potassium. When you apply banana on your skin, it moisturises it, fights acne, and acts as a natural shield against UV rays and free radical damage. Let’s see how to make this chamomile anti inflammatory facial mask.
Ingredients:
- Half of a ripe banana (evenly mashed)
- 1 cup chamomile tea
- 2 tsp honey
Preparation:
- Add and mix the mashed banana and honey.
- Now pour a small qty of chamomile tea to this mashed mixture so that you get a consistent face pack.
- Apply this pack on face and neck.
- Wash it off after 10 minutes with water.
8. Aloe Vera And Chamomile Face Pack
Benefits: Aloe Vera stands out due to its cooling and soothing properties when it comes to sunburn and wounds. Aloe Vera also reduces skin infections and acne, lightens the scars and spots and reduces the signs of ageing. Here is the chamomile-based homemade soothing face mask for you.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp chamomile tea
- 2 tsp honey
- 4 tsp Aloe Vera gel
- 1 tsp jojoba oil
Preparation:
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Apply it on your face and neck.
- Scrub it gently.
- Let it stay on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse it off with water.
9. Honey And Chamomile Face Mask
Benefits: Acne Scars are unpleasant. Dried leaves of chamomile when rubbed on acne scars can help them fade away. When it comes to acne treatment, chamomile tea bags can be taken orally or applied topically. Remember, in both the cases, chamomile tea has to be brewed so that the active ingredients get extracted into tea solution. Try out this chamomile tea face mask.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp dry chamomile
- 1 tbsp organic honey
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- Hot water
Preparation:
- Let dry chamomile get infused in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Add other ingredients – honey and lemon juice and mix it well.
- Now that the mask is ready, apply it on the face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Wash it off with cool water.
- Do this procedure once a week.
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Hope you have found the answer to all your skin problems, all thanks to chamomile face mask at home. Write in and tell us which homemade soothing face mask or chamomile tea face mask you will use.
