Skin care products can be expensive, let it be a lip balm, sunscreen, or even a face mask. But those who are low on cash need not worry, you too can nurture and take care of your skin by using inexpensive and effective home remedies. Making your own face mask has its own advantages, you will be using skin-friendly products, and also saving big bucks. You also reduce the risk of exposing your skin to chemicals and harmful ingredients contained in many commercial products. Coconut oil is filled with many antioxidants and healthy acids like lauric, mystiric, capric, and caprylic. It is also filled with Vitamin C, and E, which helps to fight free radicals that promote premature aging. Moreover, it also protects your skin against harmful UV rays. This oil helps to make our skin soft and smooth, and conditions and hydrates our skin. It contains a small molecular structure, due to which oil can penetrate easily into our skin, improving skin texture and making it soft. Coconut oil is perfect for acne prone skin. Due to its antibacterial properties, it can be an ideal base for homemade face masks. This is one of the reasons you should be 'besties' with coconut oil. Oil cleansing method uses coconut oil or mineral oil to dissolve oil in our skin in an effort to keep our skin hydrated and clean. But these face masks are also beneficial for other skin types too. There are endless number of ingredients that can be mixed with coconut oil, but you can simply apply virgin coconut oil to get rid of acne scars. Simply dab few drops of coconut oil on the affected area for 10 minutes, and rinse it off with cold water. Following are some simple homemade coconut face mask recipes using household ingredients. Using Baking Soda This face mask acts like a cleanser, gets rid of dirt pores and dead cells, it also helps to brighten the skin instantly. Using Banana This mask will hydrate and moisturize your skin and also eliminate bacteria on our skin. Using Oatmeal Oatmeal works wonder for dry skin, it helps soothe inflamed, rough, and acne-prone skin by restoring the skin's pH balance. Using Turmeric This face mask helps to lighten our skin tone, it also helps to fight acne, fine lines, and wrinkles. Using Avocado Using avocado will nourish your skin, it gives protection against premature aging, and simultaneously, hydrates skin cells. Refrain from using too much of nutmeg, as it can cause irritation. Using Honey This face mask will give you an even toned skin and moisturize it too. Overnight Face Mask When these two ingredients combine, it produces a serum that helps soothe redness which appears in rashes and acne. Using Grapefruit This mask is rejuvenates your skin, making it more supple. It eliminates dead cells, leaving your face fresh and glowing. Note • Extra face mask mixture can be applied on hands, neck, and legs. • Do not apply around the eye area. • Test the mask on a small portion on the inside of your forearm to see if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. • Make only a small amount of face mask, and use it quickly.