10 Homemade Masks Against Wrinkles [Preparation Guide]

We say yes to 100% natural facial care! We present you 10 effective homemade masks to combat wrinkles and fine lines of expression.

The advantage? Show off smooth, beautiful and juicy skin by making your own anti-wrinkle masks with natural ingredients that will nourish and provide elasticity to your skin.

Natural and homemade cosmetics have gained great prominence in recent years due to different factors such as price, proven effectiveness, texture and of course, knowing exactly what magical concoction you are putting on your skin.

And we owe all of this to the large number of natural ingredients that allow us to develop remedies that are very effective in treating skin blemishes, masks that eliminate impurities while nourishing the skin in a friendly way and, above all, are the Typical and effective remedies that our grandmothers used to keep their beauty intact over time.

And no, it is no coincidence that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Elsa Pataky, Jennifer López, Natalie Portman or Gwyneth Paltrow choose to make their own face masks from the comfort of their home, in addition to, obviously, choosing cruelty-free cosmetics (cosmetics not tested on animals).

For this reason and for many more reasons, we have decided to teach you how to prepare and apply very effective homemade anti-wrinkle masks against the most obvious signs of old age. Let’s go with it!

1. Avocado anti-wrinkle mask

There are natural ingredients that are great for your skin and one of the best is, without a doubt, avocado. Apart from being a very complete food, avocado is very nutritious for the dermis, even for the most delicate one.

Now it’s time to make a homemade avocado mask for pronounced wrinkles or small expression lines.

Preparation and application:

Crush the pulp of half a ripe avocado and to make it creamy add about 4 or 5 drops of lemon and a teaspoon of cream or egg white whipped until stiff. Mix both ingredients well until they are integrated and have a creamy texture.

Then, apply the mask to your skin, avoiding the eye area, and leave it on for 20 to 25 minutes. After this time, rinse your face with warm water and that’s it. You will notice your skin is very hydrated and smooth.

2. Anti-wrinkle mask of olive oil and aloe

When we talk about natural products, the immense regenerative properties of aloe vera gel always come to mind. If you combine it with olive oil you will get a homemade mask with a unique and very rich nutritional power.

Preparation and application

For this homemade anti-wrinkle mask you must mix 2 tablespoons of pure or extra virgin olive oil, add an egg and 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel (aloe). Mix well so that the ingredients are integrated and then apply it on your face.

Let it sit for about 20 minutes and then remove with lukewarm water. You can do this beauty treatment twice a week.

Read Also: How To Make Homemade Masks To Lighten The Skin

3. Anti-wrinkle cucumber mask

Cucumber in the eyes and eyelids yes. Cucumber mask for wrinkles, yes too! Cucumber is another natural product that has endless beauty applications.

Thanks to its high content of caffeic and ascorbic acid, it is ideal for combating excess fluid in inflamed tissues, especially bags and swelling of the eyelids. Apart from relieving inflammation, it also soothes and relaxes the skin from environmental aggressions.

Preparation and application

To make this mask, blend a whole cucumber with a blender. Add to the mixture a few stems of fresh aloe vera and to give consistency, add a tablespoon of natural yogurt or olive oil. Mix well until all the ingredients are integrated.

In the same way as in the previous cases, apply it on your face for 20 or 25 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

• Tip: You will get quite a lot, but you can keep it in a sterilized glass jar and keep it in the fridge for a second application. You can even make your own facial serum with cucumber oil.

4. Parsley and lemon anti-wrinkle mask

This homemade parsley and lemon mask is ideal to combat wrinkles and eliminate skin blemishes! The combination of both ingredients will help you rejuvenate your skin and prevent the appearance of the first lines of expression and wrinkles on the face and neck.

The best thing about this mask is that it is suitable for all ages and all skin types.

Preparation and application

Bring a cup of water to a boil, add 7 sprigs of parsley and let stand for 5 minutes. When the minutes have passed, remove the twigs and crush the leaves until you get a paste (you can add a little water to make the crushing easier). When you have the paste, add 1 tablespoon of natural lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey.

Apply this mask only at night and once a week. Let it act on your face for 15 or 20 minutes and then rinse with plenty of lukewarm water.

• Benefits of this mask: Eliminates spots, and pimples, reaffirms the skin and eliminates expression lines.

Did you know that the ideal age to start using anti-wrinkle cosmetics is 30 years old? Although there is no standard, the skin begins to deteriorate from this age.

5. Anti-wrinkle mask with honey

Honey is a natural ingredient that helps keep skin healthy and free of impurities. Apart from its enormous benefits for the body, it is a very effective antioxidant, antiseptic, exfoliant and moisturizer on the face and skin of the lips. Therefore, we propose three versions:

• Honey and egg mask: mix the white of an egg, a tablespoon of honey and a little lemon juice.
• Honey and yogurt mask: mix one tablespoon of honey, two of natural yogurt and half of lemon.
• Honey and apple mask: mix a tablespoon of honey and the pulp of an apple.

6. Anti-wrinkle mask with potato (Japanese method)

Did you know that one of the best tricks to reduce dark circles has to do with potatoes? Yeah! This typical ingredient of the most traditional cuisine is ideal for reducing inflammation and lightening dark and aging eye contours.

Preparation and application

Make a mash with a cooked potato and mix the paste with grated raw potato. To soften the mixture, add a little chamomile infusion. Apply the mask on your face and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.

When time passes, remove with plenty of warm water and apply your moisturizer. You will notice renewed skin!

7. Anti-wrinkle carrot mask

The carrot is a vegetable rich in beta carotene, vitamin A, minerals and antioxidants. This makes it a star ingredient to combat wrinkles and expression lines, in addition to regulating sebum production on the face.

Preparation and application

To make a highly effective homemade anti-wrinkle mask, mash two small semi-cooked carrots, add three tablespoons of lemon juice and half a can of natural yogurt (small can). Mix well so that all the ingredients are integrated and apply it on a clean face.

Let it act for 20 to 25 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. For optimal results, apply it twice a week.

8. Pineapple Anti-Wrinkle Mask

Pineapple is a diuretic delicatessen that greatly favors the body. Being a rich source of vitamins A and C and containing minerals such as magnesium, folic acid and iron, it is ideal to complement your skincare routine.

If you integrate it with other natural ingredients such as honey or soy, you will be able to obtain a concoction to deal with all those unsightly expression lines.

Preparation and application

To make this pineapple anti-wrinkle mask, all you have to do is blend 50 grams of pineapple, add 2 tablespoons of soy flour or 2 tablespoons of honey and stir well until you get a creamy texture.

Apply it all over your clean face, always avoiding the eye area, and leave it to act for half an hour. In addition to gradually eliminating expression lines, it will cleanse your skin of all impurities. That’s why we love it!

9. Anti-wrinkle mask with papaya and rice

Apart from being an excellent and refreshing tropical fruit, papaya is one of those magical products that you get addicted to in no time. Its incredible antioxidant properties will completely renew your skin. 

Preparation and application

Mix 2 tablespoons of ripe papaya pulp plus 1 tablespoon of natural honey or 2 tablespoons of rice flour. Crush or grind all the ingredients well until you get a very effective anti-wrinkle mask with a homogeneous texture.

Apply it on your face and let it act for 20 minutes. Then, remove it with lukewarm water and apply your moisturizer on duty. You can use this mask up to 3 times a week.

Read Also: Facial Masks – Why Use And How To Use Them?

10. Anti-wrinkle mask with almonds and egg

Almonds are also a great source of vitamins A, B and E, as well as containing minerals with highly nutritious properties. That is why almonds are ideal for nourishing and providing elasticity to the face. And not only that, because you can also make your own relaxing soap with almond oil.

Preparation and application

You can make a mask with ground almonds (1/4 cup) and shelled sunflower seeds (1/2 cup), oat flour (1/2 cup), and a few drops of almond or olive oil. Another version is to make a mask with milk by adding a few drops of almond oil and soaking bread crumbs so that it takes consistency.