Using face mask will help to clear pores, absorb oils, and give skin to radiant glow.

Wash your face, do this in upward circular motions. Always do to your neck whatever you do to your face. After washing face, remove residue with a wet cloth. Masks work best when they're applied to clean, dry skin.

Don't keep a mask on longer than suggested. Not keeping it on long enough will be a waste of money and your time.

Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water after removing your mask.

Some inexpensive and natural homemade masks are below

* BANANA MASH. Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in the cups of their bras to make their breasts "perky."

*PAPAYA MASK. Pick the smallest you can find and remove seeds. Chop into pieces and drop into food processor. Mix well and and transfer to a clean plastic container and keep refrigerated. Use about 1/2 teaspoon per facial.

* HONEY MASK. Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

* LIME MASK. Lime juice is an important natural aid for healthy skin. Mix half teaspoon of lime juice and a few drops of rose water. Apply on the face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove with water.

* Mix 2 teaspoon of Fullers earth with 2 teaspoon of chilled rose water to a thick paste. Apply on the face with a brush, avoiding the delicate areas around the eyes. Leave it on for about 20 minutes or till completely dry. Rinse with warm water. The results is a pinkish youthful skin.