DIY Watermelon Recipes

Watermelon is synonymous with summer, with its sweet, delicious crunch and refreshing juice. This healthy treat is also packed with antioxidants like lycopene and vitamins like A and C, so the next time you slice into a chunk of this fruit, save some extra pieces to create a natural and refreshing mask.

Cleansing Mask

1. 2 Cups of watermelon (seeds removed)

2. Clean bowl

Add two cups of watermelon into a clean bowl and use a fork to mash the flesh. While lying down, apply the pulp to clean skin and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rub the pulp in circular motions to gently cleanse your skin thoroughly. Watermelon's natural fruit acids will also help exfoliate. Rinse the mask off with cool water and follow up with your normal skincare routine.

Moisturizing Mask

1. 1/2 Cup of watermelon (seeds removed)

2. 1/4 Cup of papaya

3. 1/2 Cup of banana

4. 2 Teaspoons of whole milk

5. Clean bowl

In a clean bowl, use a fork to mash all the ingredients together into a paste. You can use a blender but be sure not to overmix and have the mask become too runny. If the mixture is too thick, add a little bit more milk to dilute it and if it's too thin, add a bit more banana. On a clean face, apply a thin layer of the mask over your face for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water and follow up with your normal skin care routine.

Glowing Mask

1. 1 Cup of watermelon (seeds removed)

2. 1/2 of a ripe banana 

3. 1/2 cup of plain yogurt 

4. Clean bowl

In a clean bowl, use a fork to mash all the ingredients together into a paste. You can use a blender but be sure not to overmix and have the mask become too runny. If the mixture is too thick, add some water to dilute the mask and if too thin, add a bit more yogurt. Pour the mask into a clean container and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour prior to use. On a clean face, apply a thin layer of the mask and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water and follow up with your normal skin care routine.

Beautylish Tip: Like any homemade recipe you've never used before, be sure to patch test beforehand to see if you have skin reactions.

Recipe courtesy of ehow