Flawless, radiant skin does not necessarily have to be the result of treatments at the spa or high-end skin care products. More often than not, the best beauty treatments are right in your kitchen. Natural face masks comprising essential kitchen ingredients commonly found in most Indian households have incredible benefits for the skin. Let's look at a few such workable homemade face masks with their benefits and ways of preparation.
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1. Turmeric and Honey Glow Mask
Ingredients:
1 tbsp honey
1 teaspoon milk or yogurt, for hydration-at option
Appealing Benefits: The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric bring in an even skin tone, helping lighten the pigmentation. Honey is a natural humectant that locks moisture, keeping the skin hydrated and soft.
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Making:
Mix the turmeric powder and honey in a small bowl. Add milk or yogurt if you want it creamier.
Apply a thick coat all over your face, avoiding the eye area.
Leave for 10-15 minutes.
Wash off with lukewarm water while scrubbing your skin using small circular motions.
2. Multani Mitti (Fuller's Earth) and Rose Water Mask
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1 tbsp rose water
1 tsp sandalwood powder (optional, for more cooling on skin)
Benefits: Multani Mitti absorbs oil and reduces the clogging of pores, therefore it is apt for oily skin and skin which are prone to acne. Rose water is a skin-soothing agent and gives a fresh feel to the skin.
Preparation:
Make a smooth paste of Multani Mitti with rose water. One may add sandalwood powder also if available.
Apply on face and neck.
Keep it on for 15-20 minutes.
Scrub off the dried pack with massaging actions with cool water.
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3. Aloe Vera and Cucumber Mask to Hydrate the Skin
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Ingredients:
1/2 peeled and grated cucumber
Benefits: The mask contains aloe vera for hydration and to soothe the skin and cucumber to cool and de-puff the skin in a short amount of time.
How to do:
Combine fresh aloe vera gel with the grated cucumber.
Apply on face and neck.
Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with cool water.
If you don’t have fresh Aloe Vera at home, consider using this Aloe vera gel instead.
4. Neem and Tulsi Face Mask
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Ingredients:
1 tbsp tulsi or basil powder
2 tbsp curd or plain yogurt
Benefits: Neem and tulsi both help against bacterial and inflammatory problems, so this mask would be best suited for acne-prone skin. Yogurt moisturizes and cools the skin.
How to Make:
Using neem powder, tulsi powder, and yogurt-make a paste.
You can try this Natural Tulsi Powder and Neem Powder.
Apply the paste evenly on your face. Let it stay on your face for 15 minutes. Wash it off using lukewarm water.
5. Saffron and Milk Brightening Mask
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons milk
Benefits: Saffron is a known natural skin brightener and is believed to have a lightening effect on dark spots and pigmentation. Milk works to exfoliate and smoothens the skin because of its lactic acid content.
How to Make:
Soak a few saffron strands in milk for a couple of hours. Apply the milk-saffron mixture to your face. Leave it for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse off with lukewarm water.
Tips for Best Results
- Patch Test: It is always recommended to test a mask on a small patch to ensure you are not allergic to it.
- Consistency: You should put on these masks once or twice every week to grab the best results.
- Storage: Fresh masks are always preferable, but any leftover mask may be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Now you can practice these pleasantly natural Indian-inspired ingredients in a smart way to save some dollars and still have healthy, glowing skin! Enjoy your DIY beauty treatments and the radiant results they bring!