New Delhi: Our skin undergoes a lot of changes during the monsoon season, from patchiness, oily skin, humidity, dirt and pollution, which makes it dull during the monsoon season. It becomes sensitive and needs reconstructing from the past irritation of the summer tiredness, and irritation on the skin. Skin needs to be kept protected from the products and needs a natural remedy to be healed and glowing from within, as well as outside. That’s where Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of wellness, steps in with its time-tested wisdom.

Ayurveda believes in balancing the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) to maintain healthy skin. During monsoons, increased humidity aggravates the Kapha and Pitta doshas, often leading to breakouts, fungal infections, and oil imbalance. These easy-to-make, Ayurvedic DIY face masks use natural ingredients like neem, sandalwood, turmeric, multani mitti, and honey — all known to purify, soothe, and nourish the skin.

DIY Ayurveda face masks for Monsoon

1. Neem and Tulsi Anti-Acne Mask

Neem and tulsi have antibacterial and antifungal properties that help control acne, rashes, and skin irritation common during monsoons.

Best for: Oily, acne-prone skin

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp neem powder or crushed neem leaves
• 1 tsp tulsi (basil) powder or paste
• 2 tsp rose water

Steps to prepare:

1. Take neem powder, tulsi and rose water in a bowl.
2. Mix well all ingredients and apply to the face.
3. Leave the mix for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

2. Multani Mitti and Sandalwood Cooling Mask

This mask controls oil, brightens skin tone, and has a cooling effect that calms inflammation and redness.

Best for: Excess oil, summer rashes, dull skin

Ingredients:

• 1 TBSP Multani (Fuller’s Earth)

• 1 tsp sandalwood powder

• Rose water to make a paste

Steps to prepare:

1. Take a bowl and add multani mitti along with sandalwood powder.
2. Now, add rose water to form a paste.
3. Apply the mask evenly over the face and neck.
4. Leave it for 15–20 minutes and wash off with cool water.

3. Honey and Turmeric Glow Mask

Turmeric reduces blemishes and pigmentation, while honey hydrates and gives a natural glow.

Best for: All skin types, especially dull or uneven skin tone

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp raw honey

• ½ tsp turmeric

• A few drops of lemon juice (optional)

How to Use:
Mix well and apply to the face. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Benefits:
Turmeric reduces blemishes and pigmentation, while honey hydrates and gives a natural glow.

4. Besan and Yoghurt Brightening Mask

Best for: Tan removal, combination skin

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp besan (gram flour)

• 1 tbsp fresh yoghurt

• A pinch of turmeric

How to Use:
Apply evenly and leave for 15–20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Benefits:
This classic Ayurvedic mask helps remove dead skin, tan, and excess oil, leaving the skin clean and soft.

5. Aloe Vera and Cucumber Hydrating Mask

Aloe and cucumber soothe irritation, hydrate the skin, and reduce puffiness — perfect for sticky, humid days.

Best for: Sensitive or dry skin during humid days

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp fresh aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp grated cucumber
• 1 tsp rose water

Steps to prepare:

1. Take fresh aloe vera gel, and add grated cucumber.
2. Now add rose water and mix well.
3. Apply to the face and leave for 20 minutes.
4. Rinse with cold water and repeat thrice a week.

Here are some of the best face masks that you can use in our daily skincare soutinr as per the skin type for monsoon season to not only clean the skin from within but also to improve the skin health and achieve naturally glowing skin from within.