Have you ever thought about pureeing carrots, adding a little coconut oil, and slathering it on your face? If so, keep reading to learn how to make a carrot and coconut oil face mask!
These wonderful plants that grow natively on our beautiful earth are jam-packed full of healthy goodness. And not just for ingesting, but for our skin as well!
I will admit, this carrot and coconut oil face mask wasn’t originally my idea. Several years ago, I was having a conversation with one of my aunts, and she mentioned that she used the combination of steamed carrots with coconut oil as a homemade facial mask.
I tried it at home and loved it! Plus, I regularly have both carrots and coconut oil in my house, so it was incredibly convenient to add it to my regular beauty regimen.
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Ingredients:
- 1 carrot, washed with top removed
- water
- 1 tbsp organic coconut oil
How to make Carrot and Coconut Oil Face Mask
- Roughly chop carrot into 5 or so chunks
- Bring about 1″ of water to a boil in a sauce pan. Add carrots, reduce heat to low, cover and steam for 8-10 minutes
- Drain water and add carrots to food processor or blender. Add coconut oil and blend until smooth, like a puree
- Apply carrot and coconut oil face mask to clean face, avoiding the eyes and mouth. Allow to set about 15-20 minutes
- Pretend you’re a character on the Simpsons while you’re waiting. It’ll make the wait more enjoyable
- Wash face with warm water, and gently wipe off any remaining bits with a wash cloth.
- If you need a moisturizer, apply a little coconut oil or olive oil.
A Printable Recipe | Carrot and Coconut Oil Face Mask
Carrot and Coconut Oil Face Mask
Ingredients
- 1 carrot washed with top removed
- water
- 1 tbsp organic coconut oil
Instructions
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Roughly chop carrot into 5 or so chunks
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Bring about 1" of water to a boil in a sauce pan. Add carrots, reduce heat to low, cover and steam for 8-10 minutes
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Drain water and add carrots to food processor or blender. Add coconut oil and blend until smooth, like a puree
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Apply carrot and coconut oil face mask to clean face, avoiding the eyes and mouth. Allow to set about 15-20 minutes
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Pretend you're a character on the Simpsons while you're waiting. It'll make the wait more enjoyable
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Wash face with warm water, and gently wipe off any remaining bits with a wash cloth.
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If you need a moisturizer, apply a little coconut oil or olive oil.
Here’s why it works:
In addition to being great for your health and eye sight when eaten, carrots are a natural antiseptic, and they are full of Beta-carotene, which may help smooth the skin and reduce wrinkles (source). This study showed coconut oil decreased transepidermal water loss in patients with atopic dermatitis, which may suggest that it helps hydrate and moisturize the facial skin.
And in case you were worried, the carrot orange will not dye your skin.
If you don’t have any carrots in your house, but want to try other homemade facial masks, check these out:
- Homemade Chocolate Facial Scrub
- Homemade Strawberry Honey Face Mask
- DIY Activated Charcoal Face Mask
Find more DIY Face Mask recipes here!
Can you use homemade dehydrated powdered carrots? Will it be more potent and less needed?
That’s a great one have tried it and am seeing improvement
I shall try this as soon as possible as I have been looking for a diy facial mask and this sounds divine
Will canned carrots work?
Would it not be better to steam the carrot? Seems a waste to boil the carrot and discard the water with nutrients in it. Or, perhaps cooking carrot in just a little bit of water (just enough to cover it in the pan), and then mashing everything together would be a good idea? My Mum always used to make carrots and peas that way.
I think that’s a really great idea, Olga! Thanks for sharing!
How long can this be stored ?
Hi Maya – I would store this in the fridge for up to a week.
Hi there, what is OCM?? I will be posting your recipe for face mask on my FB page, Be OM, with proper credits/source information. Sounds like a great mask! Will try it this weekend!
Thanks,
Maria at Be OM
Hi Marie! OCM is the Oil Cleansing Method. It’s a natural and healthy way to clean your face.
I would love it if you shared the Carrot mask. Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!
I have some coconut oil in the cabinet and I think I will give this a try. It has been a long time since I have treated my skin to a treatment like this!
Thank you for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen party. I look forward to seeing what you bring next week.
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Great, I really hope you enjoy it!