Glowing skin is a sign of health and vitality. However, achieving radiant skin does not always require expensive treatments or fancy skincare products.
Only if we can give a little attention to your skin, it can be lively, soft and supple. All we have to do is devote a little time to listening to our skin’s needs.
While several beauty products claim to boost skin radiance, simple kitchen ingredients such as curd, honey, papaya, and aloe vera can be used in different combinations to make our skin bright and beautiful.
Curd and honey face pack
This face pack deeply moisturises and revitalises your skin, utilising the hydrating qualities of honey combined with the exfoliating properties of curd.
Take two tablespoons of curd and one tablespoon of honey. Blend the curd and honey in a glass bowl until you have a smooth mixture. Cleanse your face and apply the mixture evenly to your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Apply the mixture. Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and pat your face dry.
Raw milk face pack
Take two tablespoons of raw milk and a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply the mixture to the face and wash it after 15 minutes. Use it twice a week, and it will lighten your skin and give a radiant look.
Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory and brightening properties. When combined with the moisturising effect of raw milk, this face pack becomes a potent solution for reducing blemishes and dark spots.
Take two to three tablespoons of cold raw milk, add half a tablespoon of glycerine to it and mix it up. Apply to the face and lips with a cotton ball and let it dry for 30 minutes. Wash your face with fresh water. It will result in smooth and glowing skin, and your skin will remain moisturised throughout the day.
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Papaya face pack
Papaya suits all skin types. It also contains powerful enzymes, valuable vitamins, minerals and trace elements, which nourish and revitalise the skin.
Papaya is useful for acne-prone skin. The enzymes in papaya, combined with the antimicrobial properties of honey and astringent properties in lemon juice, help to cleanse the skin and unclog pores, killing harmful bacteria.
Take 1/2 cup ripe papaya, one teaspoon each of honey, lemon juice and sandalwood powder. Cut the papaya into small pieces and mash them. Add the honey, lemon juice, and sandalwood powder, and mix well. Ensure the sandalwood has no lumps.
Apply this face pack evenly to your face and neck. Leave the mask on your face for at least 15 minutes. The longer you let the mask dry and harden, the better. Rinse it off with cold water, and repeat this home remedy once in three or four days
Honey mask face pack
Mix one tablespoon of honey, two tablespoons of almond powder (finely ground) and half a teaspoon of lemon juice to create a fine paste, apply it on the face and scrub in gentle motions. Rinse off. Use this scrub and face pack twice a week for the best results.
Mix one tablespoon of honey with a teaspoon of curd to make a smooth mixture of uniform texture. Add one teaspoon of olive oil. Apply this homemade mask to your face and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse with clean water. It will nourish your skin.
Aloe vera face masks
Aloe vera can promote the formation of new cells and has therapeutic effects. Additionally, it hydrates and calms without clogging pores.
Using aloe vera daily after washing your face can give your skin radiant health. Aloe vera gel is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that deeply hydrate the skin, restore moisture, and promote a youthful appearance. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that help improve skin texture.
Combine one tablespoon of aloe vera gel, two tablespoons of milk cream and a pinch of turmeric in a bowl and mix well. Apply the mixture evenly across your face and neck.
Allow the mask to sit on your skin for about 30 minutes. Rinse off the mask with lukewarm water.
Mix fresh aloe vera gel with hydrating ingredients, like honey and rose water, to form a paste. Apply the mixture to your face, leave it for 20 minutes, and then rinse with water.
Blend one unpeeled cucumber in a blender until the consistency is like a watery paste. Separate the cucumber juice with the help of a strainer. Add two tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Apply all over the face, neck & chin area. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse off well with cold water.
Avocado pulp can be mixed with aloe vera gel and applied to the face to nourish and moisturise the skin. Wash off with plain water after 20 minutes. Fresh and raw avocado should be used. Avocado contains about 20 vitamins and minerals. It is rich in antioxidants, which help to delay visible signs of skin ageing.
Cocoa powder & oats face packs
Mix three teaspoons of cocoa powder and two teaspoons of oats with egg white and one teaspoon each of honey and curd. Adjust the ingredients so that it is a thick paste, which does not drip. If it is too thin, add more cocoa powder. To make it thinner, add more curd or milk. For dry skin, add egg yolk instead of egg white.
First, cleanse the skin and then apply the mask, avoiding the lips and areas around the eyes. Wash it off after 20 to 30 minutes with plain water.
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