If you're planning on taking it easy tonight and staying in to watch the X Factor, well then you should definitely have a go at trying out one of these amazingly simple face masks.

Go on, your skin will thank you for it, and tomorrow you'll wake up with a fresh face, as well as a fresh head!

 

Potato Face Mask

A potato is packed with nutrients that can help heal acne and pimple scars - potassium, sulfur, phosphorus, and chloride are all known to help heal blemishes. Potato can have an astringent effect on skin that can exfoliate and lighten marks or scars. 

Prep & Apply

1. After peeling one potato, grate or slice it up.

2. Apply the slice of potato to your skin, allow the face to soak in it's nutrients for about 30 minutes.

3. Rinse with luke warm water and pat dry.

 

Banana, Yogurt & Honey Face Mask

A banana is full of minerals and vitamins that will moisturise your skin and leave it both looking and feeling softer.

Mix & Apply

1. Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, add in 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of honey.

2.Using the tips of your fingers gently apply it to your face and neck.

3. Let it set for 15-20 minutes, and rinse of with rinse off with cool water.

4. Pat dry the skin with a clean towel.

You can also use other items such as olive oil or avocado if you wish to substitute one of the ingredients.

 

Egg Yolk Face Mask

An egg yolk mask dries out the skin and is an easy fix for reducing shine.

Mix & Apply

1. Simply apply the egg yolk with a cotton pad on to oily spots.

2. Leave for 15 minutes and then

3. Rinse with cool water and pat dry.

 

Honey And Brown Sugar Face Mask

 

Exfoliating the skin is one of the most important beauty treatments for all skin types. This brown sugar scrub is particularly effective at removing dead cells, dirt, sebum and pore impurities. Brown sugar is one of the mildest natural exfoliaters.

Mix & Apply

1. Simply mix together 3 teaspoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of honey in a bowl.

2. Apply the paste all over the face, using gentle circular motions to scrub.

3. Wait for the scrub to dry for approx 15 minutes

4. !ash off with cold water and pat the face dry.

 

Mango Face Mask

A mango mask is excellent for sensitive skin.

Mix & Apply

1. Simply peel a ripe mango and squash into pulp.

2. Mix 1 teaspoon of mango pulp with 1 teaspoon of sugar.

3. Use it to peel and prepare your skin for the actual mask that's now to follow.

4. The second part of the mask is made using the remainder of the pulp mixed with 3 teaspoons of oil (olive or argan).

5. Apply carefully with fingertips and leave for 20 minutes.

6. Then gently wash off and dry, there will be absolutely no need to apply any additional lotion afterwards!