Your skincare routine can benefit greatly from the addition of fresh flowers! Flower petals contain healthy oils and minerals that will nourish your skin, plus they are beautiful!
These natural flower face masks, which we’ve organized by type of flower, are some of our favorites for reducing redness or giving yourself a rejuvenating facial treatment.
The First Thing To Do
Make sure you have everything you need and that your workspace is tidy before we start with the recipes. To create these products, you’ll need some simple tools like a blender, a double boiler, glass jars or bottles, and an empty tin or jar.
You’ll also need fresh flowers, of course! Thankfully, there are so many ways to arrange fresh flower delivery, so you don’t even need a garden to do this.
On to those treatments now!
Calendulas
For a mask, mix two teaspoons of calendula petals with half a teaspoon of honey and one tablespoon of yogurt. Apply this to your face for 15 minutes, then rinse.
To make a toner, mix 2 tablespoons of calendula petals with half a cup of witch hazel in a bowl, and apply to your face as needed. This is great for tightening pores and reducing redness.
Chamomile
For a simple facial that will give your skin a beautiful glow, mix 2 tablespoons of chamomile buds and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a blender. Apply this to your face for 20 minutes before rinsing.
For an exfoliating mask, blend 2 tablespoons of chamomile petals and a tablespoon of ground oats and honey in a bowl before applying it to your face. After ten minutes, rinse the mask off with warm water. This exfoliant is great for reducing inflammation and evening out skin tone.
Cornflowers
A cornflower cleanser is perfect for getting rid of any dirt, oil, or makeup on your skin without stripping away natural oils.
In a blender, combine 1/4 cup of cornflower petals with 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel, 2 teaspoons of witch hazel, and 3 drops of tea tree essential oil, before transferring the mixture to an empty bottle.
Daisies
A daisy facial is perfect for reducing redness and inflammation. It is also great for hydrating dry skin and improving elasticity. In a blender, combine 2 tablespoons of daisy petals with 2 teaspoons of yogurt and one tablespoon of honey. Apply the mask for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Dandelions
Dandelions are full of antioxidants that can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots.
To make a mask, mix 2 tablespoons of dandelion petals with 1 tablespoon each of yogurt and honey in a bowl before applying it to your face for 15 minutes.
Geraniums
This facial is perfect for toning and tightening the skin. In a blender, mix 2 tablespoons of geranium petals with 1 teaspoon each of honey and lemon juice before applying to your face for 20 minutes.
Hibiscus
The hibiscus flower has natural exfoliating properties that can reduce the appearance of acne scars and other blemishes.
For a facial, combine 2 tablespoons of hibiscus petals with 1 teaspoon of honey and a pinch of turmeric powder in a bowl before applying it to your face for 20 minutes.
Jasmine
Jasmine is perfect for moisturizing dry skin! For a hydrating mask, blend 2 tablespoons of jasmine petals with half a cup each of shea butter, almond oil, and glycerin before transferring the mixture to an empty bottle. Apply it to your face as needed.
Lavender
The calming properties of lavender make this mask ideal for reducing redness and inflammation. Simply mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of ground lavender buds in a bowl before applying it to your face for 15 minutes.
A lavender mist is also great for calming and hydrating the skin! In a spray bottle, combine 1/4 cup of lavender petals with 3 tablespoons of witch hazel and 2 teaspoons of glycerin before shaking well. Spray it onto your face as needed.
Marigolds
This is a great flower for soothing sensitive skin. To make a mask, combine 2 tablespoons of marigold petals with 1 teaspoon each of honey and almond oil in a bowl before applying it to your face for 15 minutes.
Additionally, you can make marigold oil for moisturizing dry skin. Just heat 1/4 cup of marigold petals in 3 tablespoons of coconut oil over low heat on the stovetop until melted. Allow the mixture to cool before straining out the flowers and transferring the oil to a glass bottle. Apply it to your face as needed.
Roses
Roses are full of antioxidants that can help reduce wrinkles and protect your skin from environmental damage.
To make a facial treatment, combine 2 tablespoons of dried rose petals with 1 tablespoon each of ground oats and honey in a bowl before applying it to your face for 15 minutes.
A rose serum is great for reducing signs of aging while adding essential vitamins and nutrients to the skin.
To make it, mix 1 tablespoon of dried rose petals with 1 teaspoon each of jojoba oil, almond oil, and vitamin E oil in a bowl before transferring this to an empty bottle.
Apply a few drops of the serum to your face as needed.
Sunflowers
The sunflower is rich in Vitamin E, which can help protect your skin from environmental damage while moisturizing and smoothing out any fine lines.
To make a sunflower mask, combine 1 tablespoon of sunflower petals with half a teaspoon each of honey and aloe vera gel before applying it to your face for 20 minutes.
Violets
Finally, the blue-violet pigment in violet flowers is known to be great for reducing inflammation and soothing sensitive skin.
For a mask, mix 1 tablespoon each of dried violet petals, oatmeal, and honey in a bowl before applying it to your face for 15 minutes.
In Conclusion
Creating your own homemade beauty masks and products with flowers is a great way to achieve all-natural results! After all, flower petals can help keep your skin looking vibrant and healthy.
With the right ingredients and some imagination, you can create simple recipes that will leave you feeling refreshed, hydrated, and glowing! So start experimenting today!
