Strawberries promise more than delicious shortcake; they also transform your skin. The fruit is packed with nutrients that fight acne, slow aging, and make your skin look amazing. So, what better reason to treat yourself to these DIY strawberry beauty recipes? These DIY strawberry face mask and smoothie recipes make fun additions to your at-home spa day, and your skin will love the treat.
Strawberries work their magic inside and out, pumping your body and skin with nutrients that boost immunity, remove pore-clogging grime, and bring fresh skin to the surface.
So, read below to learn more about strawberries’ benefits for your skin. Or skip to the DIY strawberry beauty recipes.
Strawberries: Benefits for Skin
Strawberries contain antioxidants and natural acids that exfoliate and brighten your skin.
According to Kelly Fox, a retired aesthetician, strawberries contain salicylic and malic acids, which resurface the skin and improve texture and tone.
Salicylic acid unclogs pores and removes debris, while malic acid polishes the skin and locks in moisture.
In addition, according to Healthline, strawberries contain vitamin C, which protects and brightens the skin and boosts collagen.
And all these actions pave the way to clear, youthful skin.
DIY Strawberry Beauty Recipes for Acne, Aging, and Dullness
These DIY strawberry face masks suit most skin types, but talk to your doctor if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Also, patch test the mask, wait 24 hours, and stop using it if irritation develops.
DIY Recipe #1: Chocolate Strawberry Face Mask for Normal, Dull, and Mature Skin
First, indulge your skin with this decadent strawberry beauty recipe. This chocolate strawberry face mask offers the fun of dessert without the calories, and it softens fine lines and brightens your skin.
Benefits: Cocoa’s antioxidants fight wrinkles, while honey locks in moisture and leaves your skin glowing.
What to do: First, mash the strawberries. Then, add cocoa and honey, apply to your skin, wait 20 minutes, and rinse.
Tip: Also, pair with these DIY cocoa beauty recipes, and then double your glow with a prickly pear serum.
DIY Recipe #2: Matcha, Aloe, and Strawberry Face Mask for Acne-Prone/Oily Skin
Next, blast acne with this DIY strawberry face mask. All you need is matcha powder, aloe, and fresh strawberries.
Benefits: Matcha’s nutrients protect your skin and calm inflammation, while aloe soothes your skin, fights redness, and speeds healing.
What to do: First, mash the strawberries. Then, add aloe and matcha, apply to your face and neck, wait 20 minutes and rinse.
Tip: Pair this strawberry face mask with these DIY matcha beauty recipes to double the anti-acne power.
DIY Recipe #3: Anti-Acne Oat, Honey, and Strawberry Face Mask
Here’s another blemish-busting strawberry face mask you can make to show your skin some love. All you need is honey, strawberries, and oats.
Benefits: Honey fights inflammation and kills acne-causing bacteria, while oats add texture to gently slough off dead cells and debris.
What to do: Cook the oats for one minute, and set aside until they cool. Then, add the honey and strawberries, apply the mask to your skin, wait 15 minutes, and rinse.
Tip: Follow with an alcohol-free toner and lightweight moisturizer. Then, switch between this strawberry mask and an anti-acne tomato face mask each week to enhance your results.
DIY Recipe #4: Brightening Pomegranate, Honey, and Strawberry Mask for Acne-Prone, Oily, Normal, and Mature Skin
Next, revive your skin with this DIY pomegranate, honey, and strawberry face mask.
Benefits: Pomegranates’ antioxidants protect and brighten your skin, while strawberries’ acids fight acne and calm redness.
What to do: Mash the strawberries in a bowl. Then, add pomegranate and honey, apply the mask to your face, wait 20 minutes, and rinse.
Tip: Switch between this strawberry face mask and these brightening pomegranate beauty recipes.
DIY Recipe #5: Grapeseed Oil, Avocado, and Strawberry Face Mask for Normal, Mature, and Dull Skin
Next, pump life into your face with this DIY grapeseed oil, avocado, and strawberry face mask.
Benefits: Omega-rich grapeseed oil and avocado hydrate skin and lock in moisture, while strawberries exfoliate and brighten your face.
What to do: Mash the strawberries and avocado. Then, add the grapeseed oil, apply the mask to your face and neck, wait 20 minutes and rinse.
Tip: Pair with these grapeseed oil and avocado beauty recipes, and follow with a brightening blueberry toner. Then, treat your tresses to these DIY shiny hair masks.
DIY Recipe #6: Hydrating Strawberry Face Mask for Normal, Dull, and Mature Skin
Next, restore your glow with this hydrating DIY strawberry face mask. All you need is banana, strawberry, argan oil, and honey.
Benefits: Bananas’ B-vitamins hydrate skin and even skin tone, while argan oil’s vitamin E and omega fatty acids soften and protect your skin. Meanwhile, strawberry exfoliates, and honey calms inflammation and locks in moisture.
What to do: Mash the banana and strawberries, add argan oil and honey, and mix well. Then, apply to your face and neck, and rinse after 20 minutes.
Tip: Switch between this mask and an anti-aging DIY carrot face mask. Then, follow with a pineapple-Kakadu plum serum to boost radiance.
DIY Recipe #7: Strawberry Smoothie
Next, nourish your body and skin with this tangy strawberry smoothie. All you need is fresh strawberry, banana, pineapple, milk, honey, and coconut.
What to do: Blend until the mixture is smooth. Then, pour into tall glasses, serve, and store the leftovers for up to 24 hours.
Tip: Also, try these passion fruit and dragon fruit beauty smoothies for more DIY spa treats. Or indulge with a pumpkin pie beauty smoothie.
Final Thoughts
Strawberries make perfect additions to your skincare routine, and a strawberry face mask fights acne and aging and leaves your skin radiant. So, treat your skin to these DIY strawberry beauty recipes.
Make the strawberry smoothie anytime you wish, and apply the face mask once a week for best results.
Now, enjoy your strawberry face masks—and your new skin—and check back for more beauty recipes and skincare tips.
This post first appeared on Beauty and Travel Reviews. / Featured photo credit: Nilsz/Getty Images via Canva
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You guys got some cute stuff on Pinterest. Like your style!!
Thank you, Gigi! I’m glad you’re enjoying the pins.
I never made a strawberry face mask but love the ones with chocolate and pomagranate. Cute stuff!
Thank you, Suzanne! Let me know what you think of the strawberry-pomegranate mask if you try it. Enjoy.