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How to make a natural face mask with Moringa at home ?
October 12, 2023
Moringa powder extracts can be used to make natural homemade masks due to its significant benefits for the skin.
In fact, Moringa Oleifera is a plant with diverse nutraceutical properties that is used not only to produce nutritional supplements but also to create effective cosmetic formulations.
Moringa has pronounced antioxidant properties, which are certified by its high ORAC value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). This makes it able to reduce damage caused by free radicals and thus prevent cell aging.
This results in an effective anti-wrinkle and anti-aging effect, which characterizes both nutritional supplements and skin care products.
In addition, due to the presence of vitamin A, moringa can stimulate the production of collagen, a protein that contributes significantly to maintaining the elasticity of skin tissues as it holds skin cells together, making them firm and compact.
Studies on the benefits of moringa for skin
A skin study based on the preparation of a cream with 3% moringa leaf extract showed promising results, including significant skin revitalization and reduction in signs of aging.
This is due to the combination of phenolic compounds, antioxidants and vitamins A, B and C, which have been shown to be able to retain greater amounts of water in the stratum corneum of the skin, leaving the skin more hydrated and volumized , which shows significant anti-aging effects.
The combination of these beneficial substances also acts as protection against enzymes that cause collagen and elastin breakdown in the skin (1).
Moringa also has soothing properties for skin injuries.
This is illustrated by a study conducted in Malaysia in 2016 ("Wound healing properties of ethyl acetate fraction of Moringa oleifera in normal human dermal fibroblasts"). The ethyl acetate fraction contained in the leaves of Moringa Oleifera:
“could be a potential therapeutic agent for skin wound healing by promoting fibroblast proliferation and migration and increasing wound closure rate” (2).
How to prepare a face mask with moringa
Preparing a natural face mask is very easy; You just need to source the right ingredients.
Usually it is necessary to add an oily component or a neutral cream to serve as a binder and carrier so that the preparation becomes thick and homogeneous.
Here are the 3 steps to make a moringa face mask at home:
1. The combination of ingredients should be selected depending on the type of mask and the desired effect (anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, moisturizing, etc.).
The ingredients should be processed raw and mixed together by mixing them for the required time.
When using powdered extracts such as moringa, it is advisable to avoid clumping in order to obtain a uniform and easy-to-apply mixture.
3 natural masks with moringa: how to make them
Moringa extracts can be used in different recipes to create face masks for different skin types, ideal for a 100% natural treatment with high benefits.
Here are THREE possible preparations:
1. Face mask with moringa, avocado and lemon
To prepare this mask you will need:
One tablespoon of moringa powder.
A ripe avocado.
A tablespoon of lemon juice.
A tablespoon of natural honey.
A tablespoon of moringa oil or olive oil.
1)After peeling and pitting the avocado, puree the flesh with a fork (alternatively, you can use a hand blender).
2) Add the moringa powder, lemon juice, honey and oil and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
3) Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for at least 15-20 minutes. This mask has nourishing and refreshing properties thanks to the honey and avocado combined with lemon juice.
The result will be firmer and more toned skin.
2. Natural mask with moringa, tea tree oil and banana
The preparation of this mask, particularly suitable for acne-prone skin, requires:
A ripe banana.
One tablespoon of moringa powder.
5 drops of tea tree oil.
A tablespoon of natural honey.
A tablespoon of moringa oil or olive oil.
1) First peel the banana and mash it with a fork or a blender.
2) Add the other ingredients and mix until the mixture reaches the right consistency.
3) Apply the mask to the face and leave it on for at least 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with plenty of lukewarm water.
The result will be smooth and hydrated skin.
3. Moringa face mask with honey and aloe gel
The ingredients needed to make this mask are:
One tablespoon of moringa powder.
One tablespoon of baobab powder.
A tablespoon of honey.
A tablespoon of aloe gel.
Half a tablespoon of hydrolate (floral water).
1) To prepare the mixture for use on the face, it is enough to combine and mix all the ingredients until the mixture is sufficiently thick and homogeneous.
2) The recommended exposure time is approximately 10 minutes.
3) After this time, the skin should be carefully rinsed with plenty of water. Thanks to the baobab and moringa powder, the mask also works as an exfoliator.
The result will be purer, radiant and well-hydrated skin.
Moringa based skin products: anti-aging, anti-pollution, volume
Moringa facials can also be performed using ready-made cosmetic formulations, depending on your individual skin care needs.
For example, an anti-wrinkle serum with moringa and hyaluronic acid can help prevent and reduce wrinkles on the face and neck. It smoothes the skin and gives it firmness.
A facial moisturizer - anti-aging and anti-pollution free of silicones, parabens and mineral oils, harnesses the antioxidant and protective properties of moringa to protect the skin from the effects of free radicals and the damage caused by pollution.