After a semester full of homework, projects and tests, the body needs to get away from the stress of upcoming finals.  Whether the problem is uneven skin tones, oily skin or aging, here are four easy DIY facial remedies to consider:

Avocado Mask

Have dry skin? An avocado mask will work best. Avocados are known to be one of nature’s fatty yet healthy fruit, due to its natural oils. This fruit also contains a tremendous amount of moisturizing antioxidants such as vitamin C. According to healthiestfoods.co.uk, vitamin C influences collagen, which helps create a brighter and younger looking complexion.

What is needed:

• Ripe avocado

• A Bowl

• A fork

• Clean towel

Grab a ripe avocado and mash it in a bowl with a fork. Continue mashing until the consistency is smooth with no lumps. Apply a generous amount of avocado to a freshly cleaned face. Relax and leave on the mask for 20 minutes, or until the skin feels tight and dry. Wash away the residue with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Egg Yolk Mask

Struggling with acne and blackheads? Egg yolks have an excellent source of zinc, which is used to treat acne for clearer skin. According to healthmunsta.com, egg yolks are filled with protein, which promotes skin elasticity and will help rebuild collagen to prevent wrinkles. 

What is needed:

• Two eggs

• A bowl

• A fork

• Clean towel

Crack the two eggs and separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Throw away the egg whites and leave the egg yolks in a bowl. Start to whisk the egg yolks until the consistency is smooth. Apply a generous amount of the egg yolks on to a fresh clean face. Relax and wait until the mask feels tight and dry. Wash away the residue with lukewarm water and pat dry with a fresh towel.

Tomato Mask

Tired of embarrassing acne scars? Tomatoes are known for their natural bleaching agent that won’t harm the skin. These fruits are a great for reducing harsh blemishes and can help skin texture. 

What is needed:

• Any choice of ripe tomato

• A bowl

• A fork

• Clean towel

Take the tomato and start to mash it with a fork in a bowl. Continue to mash until the consistency is smooth. Apply a good amount of tomato on the preferred area of blemishes. Wait until the mask hardens and the skin feels tight. Wash away the residue with lukewarm water and pat the face dry with a clean towel.   

Honey Cinnamon Mask

Dealing with a shiny and oily face? Applying honey on the skin is a great way to remove excess oils and other bacterial residues that cause breakouts. Honey is also a cleaning agent due to it’s amino acids that can prevent future breakouts. According to Livestrong.com, cinnamon can rejuvenate the skin. Cinnamon contains anti-fungal and astringent antioxidants which helps bring blood flow and oxygen back up the the surface of the skin.

What is needed:

• 1 tablespoon of honey

• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon

• A bowl

• A fork

• Clean towel

Mix the honey and ground cinnamon together with a fork in a small bowl for one minute. Apply the mask around the surface of a clean face. Leave the mask on for 10 -15 minutes. Wash the residue with lukewarm water then pat dry with a towel. Use moisturizer after, because the face will be left dry.