Home made face remedies

Home made face packs can do wonders by giving you a shining skin without much of an expense. it is less time consuming and with guaranteed no side effects.

If you think you got to spend a lot of money for getting a glowing skin then you are absolutely wrong. You just need to put in a little bit of your time and effort to give yourself a glamorous look. just need to know one thing is that what is your skin type- normal, oily or dry? In this article there are face packs according to your skin type. If you have some allergy to natural products then consult your dermatologist. these face packs should be applied twice in a week for a fair glowing skin.

 Before applying a facial mask do the following:

– Use a cleanser (lotion cleansers for dry skin and gel cleansers for oily skin) to remove the dirt.

– Then use a exfoliating scrub that contains round and non abrasive exfoliates.

– And then apply facial mask that suit your skin.

FACE PACKS FOR DRY SKIN:

Note for dry skin: Always wash your face with lukewarm water and not with hot or cold water. While making face packs do not add water as an ingredient, but add rose water instead of water as it would give shine on your face.

1. Banana face mask: Banana is a fruit which can do wonders to your skin. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins and also plays a role in anti ageing agent.

Ingredients:

– 1/2 banana (mashed)

– 1 tablespoon honey ( to give shine)

– 2 tablespoons sour cream (natural exfoliator, enhances skin)

Apply to face and let it on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe it off with damp wash cloth or with lukewarm water.

2. Papaya face mask: We have been hearing benefits of this fruit since our ancestors time. It is rich in antioxidants and contains a enzyme papain which kills the dead cells and impurities.

Ingredients:- Papaya slice (mashed)

Apply it on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. No need of any other ingredient as papaya in itself is the best ingredient. Gently wipe off with damped cloth or lukewarm water.

3. Peach face mask: This fruit reduces wrinkles, good for tissue repair, protects from UV rays.

Ingredients:

– Peach (grated)

– 1/2 tablespoon yoghurt

– 1 teaspoon honey ( antibacterial, treats acne, good cleanser)

– Few drops of rose water

Apply this on your skin and leave it on for 15 mins. Gently wipe off with damped cloth or with lukewarm water.

4. Honey face mask: Honey is good in both ways- taken internally or applied topically. It is antibacterial, treats acne, antiseptic for wounds, good cleanser agent, prevents wrinkles and works as an antioxidant.

Ingreadients:

– 11/2 tablespoon of honey

– 1 egg white (gives glow and poreless skin)

– 2 teaspoon glycerin ( increases moisture in dry skin)

– 1/3 cup flour

Make a paste of honey, egg white, glycerin and then the flour. It should come out as a thick paste. Apply to face and rinse it after 15 minutes. This mask effectively moisturizes and tightens the skin in order to give a smooth skin.

 

FACE PACKS FOR OILY SKIN:

Note for oily skin: Always wash your skin with lukewarm water first and then with cold water. Lukewarm water as it opens up the pores and you can wash away the oil as pores open; cold water as you need to close the pores for dust not to move inside. Do not use soap to clean the mask.

1. Apple face mask: It is a beauty enhancing agent as it contains vit C, copper and also works as an antioxidant.

Ingredients:

– 1/2 apple (smashed)

– 1 tablespoon lime juice ( rich in vit C which gives beautiful skin)

– 2 tablespoons sour cream ( natural exfoliator)

Apply to face and let it be on for 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with lukewarm water and then cold water.

2. Tomato face mask: It cures large pores, reduces acne or rashes, reduces nasty sunburn.

– 1 cup Tomato juice

– 1/3rd cup flour

Mix the above ingredients well and apply to face and let it be on for 10 minutes. Gently wash off with lukewarm water and then cold water.

3. Egg white face mask: It gives glow and poreless skin.

– Take egg white and apply it on the face, do not beat the egg. Let it dry and gently wipe off with cloth or wash it with lukewarm water and then with cold water.

4. Mint face mask: Mint works as a good moisturizer, cleanser and it gives you a refreshing skin.

– Take mint juice from mint leaves and mix rose water. Apply it on the face for 15 minutes and then wipe off with lukewarm water and then cold water.

 

FACE PACKS FOR WRINKLE SKIN:

1. Almond face mask: Makes your skin smooth, soft, fresh looking.

Ingredients:

– Almonds (4-5)

– 1 tablespoon honey ( antibacterial, treats acne, good cleanser)

– 1 egg white ( glow and poreless skin)

Make powder of the almonds without adding water. Then add honey and egg white. Apply this misture on the face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off and then gently wipe off with damped cloth.

2. Onion face mask: Though onion has harsh smell but it is good for reducing wrinkles on your face. It gives a glow on your skin.

Ingredients:

– 1 tablespoon of onion juice

– 1/2 tablespoon of honey ( antibacterial, treats acne, good cleanser)

Mix the above ingredients and apply it on your face and neck , let dry and gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

FACE PACKS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN:

Some poeple have sensitive skin due to the sun exposure and irritants. They have a problem choosing the products so here are some simple homemade remedies.

1. Honey and carrot face pack: Carrot is rich in Beta carotene(antioxidant), it protects against the sun’s harsh rays.

Ingredients:

– 2-3 cooked carrots

– 1-2 tablespoons of honey ( antibacterial, treats acne, good cleanser)

Make a smooth paste with the above ingredients and apply it on the face. Let it be on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with plain water.

2. Oatmeal and yoghurt face pack: Oatmeal is known to have good exfoliating properties and also helps to calm the skin if its irritated.

Ingredients:

– 2/3 tablespoons of yoghurt

– 2 tablespoons of oat meal

Mix the above two till it forms a thick paste. Then apply it on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Gently remove it with a damp washed cloth.

3. Banana, egg white and curd face pack:

Ingredients:

– Half portion of banana

– 1 egg white

– 1 tablespoon curd

Mash the banana and try to do away the lumps. Then add the egg white and curd. Apply the mixture and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash off with water.

DONT FORGET!

– Know your skin type first and then go for these packs. Good luck to have a glowing and rejuvenating skin.