Dry, tired skin making you feel stuck? This homemade flaxseed and collagen mask is like a drink of water for your face. It’s cheap, easy to make with kitchen ingredients, and works better than many store-bought creams. No complicated steps or weird chemicals – just natural ingredients that soften skin and help fight wrinkles.

What Makes This Mask Special

Flaxseeds become sticky when boiled, creating a gel that acts like natural hyaluronic acid. This gel pulls moisture into your skin cells. Collagen oil (from capsule supplements) adds fatty acids that repair your skin’s protective layer. Together, they make skin bouncy and reduce that tight, dry feeling fast.

Key Benefits You’ll Notice

1. Deep hydration that lasts all day
2. Less visible fine lines around eyes and mouth
3. No harsh ingredients that irritate sensitive skin
4. Helps skin look “plump” by morning
5. Prevents moisture loss during cold/dry weather

Ingredients and Their Superpowers

Ingredient	What It Does
Flaxseeds (3 tbsp)	Creates hydrating gel, reduces redness
Water (1 cup)	Base for the gel, helps absorption
Collagen capsules (2)	Oil repairs skin barrier, prevents moisture loss
Vitamin E (optional)	Boosts glow, protects from environmental damage

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Make the gel: Boil flaxseeds in water 7-10 minutes. Stir until it looks like egg whites.
2. Strain: Use a metal strainer to remove seeds. Let cool until warm.
3. Add collagen: Puncture capsules with clean needle. Squeeze oil into gel.
4. Mix well: Stir for 2 minutes until smooth. Add Vitamin E if using.
5. Store: Keep in sealed glass jar. Don’t use plastic – it sticks to container.
6. Apply: Use clean fingers to spread thin layer at night. Avoid eye area.

Remember

Patch test first: Try on wrist before face. Some react to flax.
Use cold: Always refrigerate. Discard if smell changes.
Wash gently: Use lukewarm water, don’t scrub.
Not for open wounds: Wait until cuts/acne heal.
If skin feels irritated, stop use. Talk to a dermatologist if redness lasts more than 2 days.