DIY Time: Make Your Own Sheet Masks in 5 Simple Steps

When you’re at home and craving a little beauty TLC, sheet masks are a lifesaver. Over the past few years, the beauty world has seen an explosion of formulas hitting the shelves. Snail-infused masks, collagen masks, brightening masks—they all sound amazing, but they can be pricey.

If you’re looking for a more affordable, natural alternative, DIY sheet masks are the way to go. Not only are they simple to make, but they can also be fully customized to your skin’s unique needs. Here’s your ultimate guide to creating sheet masks right in your own home.

Choosing Your Mask Base

If you know how to properly use a sheet mask, you’ll probably be wondering where you can find the perfect cloth to soak up the skin-loving formula you’re about to create. Luckily for you, soft cotton or fiber cloths complete with eye, nose and lip holes can be found online for under $10. Feeling adventurous? You can also make one from paper towels. Just poke holes for your eyes, nose, and mouth—so you can breathe, see, and still pamper your skin!

Diy Sheet Mask Recipes

Now the fun part: creating your customized sheet mask formula. Whether you’re concerned about keeping your skin acne-free or are just in the mood for a good old detox, here are some formula ideas to mix up and give your skin exactly what it needs.  

Hydrating Sheet Mask for Dry Skin

Replenish your skin with the natural elements of rosehip oil and honey. Rosehip oil is perfect for treating aging skin as it is full of vitamins and essential fatty acids, while honey is able to draw moisture into the skin. 

Ingredients

• ¼ cup distilled water

• ½ teaspoon honey

• 5–7 drops rosehip seed oil

Instructions:

1. Mix water, honey, and rosehip oil in a small bowl.Stir until fully blended.

2. Soak your mask in the mixture, then squeeze out excess liquid.

3. Place gently on your face for 15 minutes (or longer, if you like!).

Acne Fighting Mask for Oily skin

Essential oils are great for soothing and purifying your skin. Tea tree and eucalyptus oils have antibacterial properties that help to battle acne while rose water will sooth your skin. When combined all together- you have the perfect acne-fighting solution. What You’ll Need:

Ingredients:

• Rose water

• 5 drops tea tree oil

• 5 drops eucalyptus oil

Instructions:

• Combine rose water and essential oils in a small bowl.

• Stir until blended.

• Dip your mask into the mixture and squeeze out any excess.

• Place gently on your face and leave on for 30 minutes.

Detoxifying Mask

Give your skin some much needed R&R with this organic sheet mask formula. Using oats, milk and green tea you can get a full detox in only 20 minutes. Oats used in the formula will exfoliate the face, while milk and green tea serve as a potent antioxidant that will make the skin smooth and supple. What You’ll Need:

Ingredients:

• Oats

• Milk

• Green tea

Instructions:

• Mix equal parts oats, milk, and green tea in a bowl.

• Whisk until smooth.

• Soak your mask in the mixture and squeeze out excess.

• Apply to your face for 20 minutes.

Ready to start making your face potion? Depending on your skin’s needs you can even mix and match some of the above ingredients to create your own mask formula. ...And if you’re looking to impress your besties during your next girls night in...look no further.

Brightening Sheet Mask for Dull Skin

Bring back your natural glow with this turmeric and yogurt mask. Turmeric helps reduce redness and brighten the complexion, while yogurt soothes and hydrates.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt

• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions:

1. Mix yogurt, turmeric, and honey in a bowl until smooth.

2. Soak your mask in the mixture and squeeze out any excess.

3. Place gently on your face for 15–20 minutes.

4. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Calming Sheet Mask for Sensitive Skin

Soothe irritation and redness with oat and chamomile. Both ingredients are gentle and anti-inflammatory, perfect for sensitive or reactive skin.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons ground oats

• ¼ cup chamomile tea (cooled)

• 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

Instructions:

1. Mix oats, chamomile tea, and aloe vera gel until you have a smooth paste.

2. Dip your mask in the mixture and gently squeeze out excess liquid.

3. Apply to your face for 15–20 minutes and enjoy the calming effect.