Top 12 Superfood Face Masks for Glowing Skin 

Superfoods don’t just work miracles when you eat them. They also do wonders when you slather them on your face! Find recipes for the top superfood face masks to get the prettiest skin you’ve seen! 

12 Best Superfood Face Masks for Glowing Skin 

1.    Matcha Face Mask for Youthful Skin 

Let’s start with one of the most beloved superfoods on this planet – matcha green tea! 

Matcha is rich in antioxidants and caffeine, making it a perfect ingredient for your facial care formulations. 

Antioxidants are what work to protect and repair your skin from any UV damage, which is the leading cause of changes to the appearance of your skin, including hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.

The caffeine content in matcha helps to increase elastin and collagen which lessens the ageing effect such as wrinkles and fine lines. 

Try this DIY matcha face mask regularly to preserve your youthful beauty! 

What You Need 

• ¼ tsp matcha green tea powder
• ½ tsp bentonite clay
• 1 tsp kaolin clay
• ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar 
• 1 tsp filtered water 
• 1 drop of Vitamin E oil
• 1 drop of lemongrass essential oil
• 1/8 tsp argan oil
• Non-metal bowl and spoon

Directions 

1. In a bowl, dump in and mix the dry ingredients (matcha, bentonite clay & kaolin clay).
2. Add in the wet ingredients (apple cider vinegar, filtered water, lemon grass essential oil and Vitamin E oil).
3. Mix well till smooth.
4. Apply onto clean skin using your finger pads or a face mask brush.
5. Let it sit for around 10 minutes.
6. Wash your face with warm water first, to loosen the mask.
7. Splash with cold water, then pat dry and follow your usual skin care routine.

2.    Spirulina Face Mask for Acne 

Shout out to spirulina, a superfood from the sea! 

This powerhouse blue-green algae is rich in chlorophyll, fatty acids, antioxidants and over 18 amino acids. 

Spirulina helps detoxify skin, minimize redness, sucks up excess oils and rebuilds the health of your acne prone skin. 

Here’s what you’ll need for this DIY spirulina face mask:

What You Need 

• 1 tsp French green clay
• ¼ tsp spirulina powder
• 1 tsp aloe vera gel
• ½ tsp filtered water 
• ¼ tsp honey

Directions 

1. Start by combining the dry ingredients (French green clay and spirulina powder) in a bowl.
2. Next, add the wet ingredients (aloe vera gel, filtered water and honey) and mix.
3. Apply this DIY spirulina face mask using your fingers or a face mask brush.
4. Let it sit for 10 minutes then rinse off gently with water.
5. Follow up with moisturizer.

3.    Hibiscus Face Mask for Anti-Aging 

Hibiscus tea is considered an elixir for anti-aging & feminine health but guess what? 

Dried hibiscus flower powder can be carefully crafted into a healing masque that helps keep wrinkles and sun spots at bay! 

We shall be using rosehip oil known for reducing hyperpigmentation and promoting supple skin. 

Rose water helps lock moisture into skin cells while kaolin clay helps tighten pores, reduce oiliness and brighten skin.

Check out this DIY hibiscus face mask recipe:

What You Need 

• ½ tsp hibiscus powder
• 1 tsp kaolin clay
• 1 ¼ tsp rose water 
• 3 drops rosehip oil
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. Mix up the hibiscus powder and kaolin clay till combined.
2. Add rosehip seed oil, then rose water little by little while mixing to form a smooth texture. 
3. Apply it onto your face and let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. When the time is up, remove the mask using warm water.
5. Use cold water to splash your face as the final rinse.
6. Pat dry with a clean towel then use toner (if you do) and moisturize.

4.    Chlorella Face Mask for Detox 

This is literally a seaweed face mask you can find at a resort or spa. Instead of shelling out extra bucks for this facial treatment, whip this up at home! 

Chlorella is a wonderful micro algae packed with chlorophyll and various essential nutrients to purify skin deeply and keep your complexion healthy and beautiful.

This DIY chlorella face mask has a purging effect to eliminate dirt and grime from the skin, helps firm and tighten pores as well as have a calming effect on angry red and irritated skin.

What You Need 

• 1 tsp French green clay
• 1 tsp kelp powder
• ½ tsp chlorella powder 
• 2 tbsp aloe vera juice 
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. In a small non-metal mixing bowl, combine the ingredients using a whisk.
2. Use a face mask brush to spread it all over your face. 
3. Let the mask dry and tighten on your face.
4. Rinse off with warm water first, then splash your face with cold water.
5. Pat dry and moisturize/follow with your regular skin care regime.

6.    Antioxidant-rich Acai Berry Face Mask 

Want to give this DIY acai berry face mask a whirl? 

Acai berry has powerful antioxidants, polyphenols and Vitamin E that can help fight Reactive oxygen species (ROS) that accelerate photoaging of skin. 

It has a super high ORAC (measure of antioxidant capacity) of 70,000 which makes it a heavy-weight championship for preventing and decreasing wrinkles and UV damage.

Combine it with rose water, Greek yogurt and frankincense essential oil for an exquisite facial treatment.

Rose water is calming & balancing for all skin types, Greek yogurt plumps skin cells with hydration and frankincense essential oil helps keep your skin youthful and protected from acne-causing bacteria. 

What You Need 

• 1 tsp acai berry powder 
• ½ tsp rose water 
• 1 tsp Greek yogurt 
• 3 drops frankincense essential oil
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. Start by mixing all ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.
2. Apply it on a freshly washed and dry face.
3. Leave it on for 10 minutes then rinse off very well with warm water.
4. Pat dry and proceed with moisturizer and/or your regular skin care regimen.

7.    Cacao Face Mask for Velvety Skin

It’s safe to smear chocolate all over your face only when it’s this DIY cacao face mask! 

Cacao is actually phenomenal for your skin!

It has strong anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness on the skin, whether it’s caused by acne or any kind of irritation.  

Cacao also helps give life to dull, dry and blemish-filled skin. It helps deeply nourish skin cells and increase skin energy to promote a glowing appearance. 

All you need to make this face mask are right below:

What You Need 

• ½ tsp cacao powder 
• 1 tsp kaolin clay
• ½ tsp raw honey 
• ¼ tsp filtered water 
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. Prepare your wet ingredients (raw honey and filtered water) in a bowl till combined.
2. Next, add in the dry ingredients (cacao powder and kaolin clay) and stir well until you get a soft silky liquid chocolate mask.
3. Apply it onto cleansed skin and wait for 10 minutes.
4. When the time is up, gently scrub off the mask using your finger pads and warm water.
5. Splash your face with cold water then pat dry and apply moisturizer.

8.    Maca Face Mask for Sexy Skin

I’ve talked about drinking maca before to grow bigger boobs and booty.

But guess what? You can sprinkle maca into a face mask and get you some sexy looking skin! 

Maca root powder is a great anti-inflammatory agent that has been shown to help regulate hormones. It is also nourishing because it infuses various vitamins and minerals that make your skin revitalized.

Try the DIY maca face mask below!

What You Need 

• 1 tsp white kaolin clay
• ½ tsp maca root powder 
• ½ tsp cocoa powder 
• 2 tsp whole milk or almond milk
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. Dump all the dry ingredients into a bowl.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Now add your liquid ingredient which is whole milk and mix until you get a smooth creamy face mask.
4. Apply gently onto your whole face, avoiding the eye and mouth region.
5. Wait 10-15 minutes, then rinse off well.
6. Pat dry and apply your moisturizer and other skin care products, if using.
7. Enjoy your sexy skin! 

9.    Chia Seed Face Mask for Youthful Skin

Chia seeds are a quirky face mask ingredient for sure! 

Chia Seeds are loaded with antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids that fight aging, soothe inflammation, reduce acne scars and keep skin looking radiant as ever.

In this DIY chia seed face mask, we shall be creating an easily spreadable paste by blending the soaked chia seeds first before adding rice flour! 

More details right below:

What You Need 

• 2 tbsp chia seeds 
• 2 tbsp whole milk
• 2 tbsp rice flour 
• Small blender 
• Non-metal spoon and bowl

Directions 

1. Add the chia seeds in a bowl.
2. Next pour the same quantity of milk into the same bowl.
3. Allow the chia seeds to soak for at least 2 hours.
4. Next, pour the goopy chia seed + milk combo into a blender and blend till you create a paste.
5. Add rice flour and mix everything together until you have a puddy-like consistency.
6. Pick it up with clean fingers and apply to your clean face, avoiding the eye and mouth area.
7. Let it work its power on your skin for 10 minutes.
8. Gently remove the mask over the sink using a warm wet washcloth. 
9. Pat your skin dry and wear moisturizer.

10.    Turmeric Face Mask for Acne & Glowing Skin

Turmeric is one of my favorite skin superfoods! 

You’ll see everyone concocting some kind of DIY turmeric face mask but they all serve one purpose, to brighten skin like never before! 

Turmeric is awesome for helping fade any kind of dark spot or hyperpigmentation and it just makes your skin shine with its brightening power.

It’s also a powerful ingredient for fighting acne because of its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

Get an idea of how to make a super effective turmeric mask below:

What You Need 

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder 
• 1 tsp bentonite clay 
• ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp filtered water 
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. Begin by mixing up the dry ingredients (turmeric and bentonite clay) in a bowl first.
2. Next, add apple cider vinegar and mix while slowly adding water to create a silky paste.
3. Apply it onto a clean face using a face mask brush.
4. Let the turmeric face mask do its magic for 10 minutes.
5. Remove it using warm water.
6. Pat dry and apply your usual skin care products.

11. Moringa Face Mask for Vibrant Skin

Moringa is a superfood originating from Africa & Asia. 

It is packed with antioxidants that makes it good for preventing free radical damage. This is extremely important as free radical damage harms your skin cells, leading to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

This green leaf superfood also contains a lot of Vitamin C to help repair damaged skin cells.

A chemical  compound in moringa called cytokinins boosts cellular growth and prevents cell destruction. 

One last titbit is that moringa has antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent and fight breakouts and reduce blemishes.

Let’s now see how to formulate your very own DIY moringa face mask for vibrant skin! 

What You Need 

• ½ tsp moringa powder 
• 1 tsp white kaolin clay
• ½ tsp honey
• 1 tsp warm water 
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. In a tiny bowl, add water, honey and moringa powder and whisk till lump-free.
2. Add clay and whisk again till smooth and creamy.
3. Spread the DIY moringa face mask all over your face (make sure it’s clean beforehand).
4. Let it sit for around 10 minutes to work its magic.
5. Rinse off well with warm water.
6. Pat your face dry and apply your usual skin care products. 

12. DIY Avocado Face Mask for Detox

Avocado is not just a creamy food most of us love to gobble up, it’s also a perfect face mask ingredient! 

It has Vitamin E & healthy fats that moisturize skin, reduce acne inflammation and reduce signs of aging.

Avocado also contains glutathione which helps lighten skin and remove hyperpigmentation, dark spots and uneven patches. 

Oatmeal helps soothe skin and it has saponins (natural cleansing compounds) that absorb excess oils and dirt from the pores.

Bentonite clay is a detoxifying clay that when mixed with a liquid such as witch hazel, which we are using in this recipe, swells and releases many skin friendly charged minerals stuck in it to create a gunk-sucking paste. By gunk, I mean anything from stale sebum to heavy metals and chemical residues from the environment & conventional skin care products.

The other ingredients include witch hazel, which is an astringent that helps unclog and tighten the skin & also activates the bentonite clay, as well as avocado oil, which helps moisturize your skin & plump up skin cells to the max so it doesn’t feel any kind of dry after masking.

What You Need 

• ½ tbsp avocado
• 1 tsp colloidal oatmeal
• 1 tsp bentonite clay
• 1 tsp witch hazel
• ¼ tsp avocado oil
• Spice grinder 
• Mortar and pestle 
• Non-metal spoon and bowl
• Face mask brush

Directions 

1. Begin by grinding rolled oats in a spice grinder to create powdered oats, also known as colloidal oatmeal.
2. Now get a mortar and pestle and add in the avocado, colloidal oatmeal, bentonite clay, witch hazel and avocado oil.
3. Mash everything up till you get a paste.
4. Transfer the paste into a clean bowl.
5. Apply onto a clean face.
6. Let it dry for about 10-20 minutes then rinse off very well.
7. Any remaining face mask can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days maximum.

Which of these superfood face masks has got you wanting to roll up your sleeves and get all DIY right this instant? Share in the comments below!