All of us secretly want flawless skin and beautiful looks. Most of us are affected by pollution and other factors that make our skin look dull and lifeless. What can you do about it?
Home Remedies
Green Tea Water and Honey Face Pack
What You Need
- 1 cup green tea water (cooled)
- Rice flour two tablespoons
- Honey, 1/2 teaspoon
What You Need to Do
- Apply the paste to your skin. Let it dry for at least 20 minutes.
- Massage the mask in circular motions before washing it off with water. It is essential to remove dead skin cells and even out skin tone.
- Wash your face using cold water. You will have a more even and fairer skin tone.
What You Should Do
Before going to the bath in the morning.
Why This Works
Green tea water contains antioxidants that will help flush out free radicals from your skin. ( 1). Honey will protect your skin from bacteria. Also, it improves skin texture and moisturizes ( 2). Rice flour is a great scrub.
Oats and Lemon Face Pack
What You Need
- One tablespoon of cooked and mashed oats
- Lemon juice, one tablespoon
What You Need to Do
- Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Apply the mask to your face and gently massage it.
- Allow it to dry for at least 20 minutes.
- Remove with a lukewarm wash and dry with a clean, soft towel.
What You Should Do
Before taking a shower in the morning.
Why This Works
Oats heal and reduce skin inflammation. Oats are also exfoliators that remove oil, dirt, and impurities from the skin. ( 3). Lemon juice is a great way to lighten skin because it’s rich in vitamin C.
Caution
You can mix the lemon juice and water if you have sensitive skin.
Turmeric and Lemon Face Pack
What You Need
- Gram flour, one tablespoon
- One tablespoon of turmeric
- Lemon juice, one tablespoon
- Milk, one tablespoon
What You Need to Do
- Mix the ingredients in a large bowl until you have a smooth paste.
- Use the paste on your face and scrub for five minutes.
- After 20 minutes, wash your face with ice-cold water.
- Pat the towel dry.
What You Should Do
This can be done in the morning, before taking a bath.
Why This Works
Turmeric improves the smoothness and elasticity of skin ( 4). Turmeric also has antibacterial qualities that help clean the skin and maintain health.
Turmeric and Tomato Face Pack
What You Need
- One tablespoon of turmeric
- One tablespoon of tomato juice
What You Need to Do
- Mix the two ingredients in a large bowl until you have a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste on your face for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with cold water.
What You Should Do
You can do this in the morning before you take a bath or at night before bed.
Why This Works
Tomatoes contain lycopene which is an antioxidant that helps protect against UV damage. It is also a powerful anti-aging agent.
Yogurt and Dried Orange Peel
What You Need
- Orange peels dried
- Fresh and unflavored yogurt, one tablespoon
What You Need to Do
- The dried orange peels can be ground into a powder by drying in the sun (ideally, you should do this after eating the fruit).
- Mix one tablespoon of the powder with yogurt until you have a smooth paste.
- Use this paste on your face for 20 minutes.
- Rinse the rinse with cold water.
What You Should Do
Before taking a shower in the morning.
Why This Works
Vitamin C-rich oranges are an excellent skin tonic. Yogurt is a crucial ingredient in restoring your skin’s lost glow. ( 6). It helps to fight skin discoloration, wrinkles, and fine lines. Yogurt moisturizes the skin well.