My DIY face mask will give your skin a hydra boost – you just need 3 ingredients in your kitchen, it stimulates collagen

A SKINCARE pro's three-part recipe is packed with tasty ingredients — but it's for your face, not your tummy.

Amish Patel shared a DIY mask that gives skin a “hydra boost” among his tips for a youthful appearance.

MIRACULOUS MIX

Patel, an aesthetics practitioner and skincare expert at Intrigue Cosmetic Clinic in Longfield, England, recommended using a home beauty treatment to give dry skin some TLC on a budget.

“This hydrating DIY facial mask is super easy to mix up and apply and will give your skin a hydra boost,” he told The U.S. Sun.

“Take two avocados, a tablespoon of raw honey, and two tablespoons of cocoa powder.

“Mix in a bowl, apply to the face, leave for 20 minutes, and gently wash off with warm water.

“The avocado and cocoa powder stimulates collagen production, and the honey softens and moisturizes the skin."

Though the ingredients are all familiar, he warned to always do a patch test before trying anything new on your skin.

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

To maximize anti-aging — or any skincare, for that matter — he said that products should be applied according to their order of thickness and consistency.

Patel recommended waiting a few minutes before applying each layer of serum and leaving SPF until you’re about to leave the house.

Sunscreen with a high SPF can protect against sun damage which causes wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and age spots.

Retinol and hyaluronic acid are almost as important as sunscreen for an ageless appearance.

“These two ingredients, when combined, refresh and hydrate for more youthful-looking skin and texture by increasing skin cell turnover,” he said.

"Hyaluronic acid is a great ingredient to add into your twenties skincare.

"It occurs naturally in the body and therefore there is less chance of it causing skin flare-ups.

Sleeping on your back is best for your face, and using a silk pillow is better than cotton, which can cause a drag on the skin.

“Retinol, I would generally recommend this from your mid-thirties upwards because our skin cell production begins to slow down around this age and onwards."

AND THE REST

Smoking, excessive sugar, and alcohol consumption can harm the appearance of the skin.

Patel said staying hydrated by drinking lots of water and getting at least nine hours of quality sleep daily allows for optimum skin cell renewal.

“Detox from your digital devices a few hours before bedtime and develop a relaxing bedtime routine to help you get a solid night's sleep,” he said.

"If a client favors sleeping on one particular side, it can show on the face in facial volume differences.

“The side they sleep on will generally be flatter than the other side.

“Sleeping on your back is best for your face, and using a silk pillow is better than cotton, which can cause a drag on the skin."