Although this content differs from my usual fitness wear content, my inner yogi and health fanatic love creating and using natural skincare products. I have tried and tested hundreds of skincare products which haven’t produced the lasting results I have experienced using natural remedies. These remedies are great as they are effective at easing any skin condition and aren’t too harsh on one’s skin. Quite frankly, these masks are good enough to eat! I will be sharing my top 5 Face Masks and how to make each one. Remember to leave your face mask to soak into your skin for a good 15 – 30 min.

(PS: if you’re not one for making your own natural remedies, I would recommend checking out the South African brand Lula & Marula. They have an amazing skincare range made from natural ingredients.)

• Honey Cinnamon Vanilla Mask – this is my go to mask that reduces the appearance of acne scars and decreases inflammation on the top layer of your skin. Cinnamon is also an amazing inflammatory spice and as for the vanilla, who doesn’t love the smell of it?

3tbsp honey, 1tsp vanilla essence and a sprinkle of cinnamon is all you need to make this mask

• Banana Coconut Mask – A nourishing and hydrating mask to reduce dryness and leave your skin feeling soft, youthful and refreshed. All you need is to mash 1 very ripe spotty banana with a teaspoon of coconut oil.

• Oatmeal Mask – A simple but effective at removing impurities and dead skin cells. Mix 2tbsp oats with warm water and leave to dry on face.

• Cacoa Spirilina Mask – This mask combines superfoods with a dash of olive oil to revitalise and replenish your skin. This mask is a real gem for those with sensitive skin. Mix  1tsp of cocoa and spirilina with some olive oil. You want to ensure you have a relatively thick consistency – not runny!

• Apple Cider Vinegar Turmeric Mask – Works best on oily skin types. Controls the secretion of oils and reduces the inflammatory red look of acne.

What you’ll need: 2tbsp apple cider vinegar and a few sprinkles of turmeric