Natural Face Packs Our Grandmothers Used for Beautiful Skin
Natural Skin Care
Highlights
1.Coriander leaves and turmeric powder help clear blackheads
2.Curd is great for soothing dry skin
3.Multani mitti with lemon juice is the perfect remedy for pimple
scarsYou may have always wondered the magic behind your grandmother's
healthy and glowing skin. Well, as they say, old is gold, especially
when it comes to taking care of your skin and hair, purane nuskhe from
our grandmothers were the best and the most effective. Whether it is to
cure suntan, acne, dry skin or oily skin, she had the perfect solutions
to all your beauty problems using natural homemade face packs. Let's go
back to them as healthier alternatives to our beauty regime. 1. Coriander
leaves and turmeric powder face pack for blackheads A face pack of coriander
leaves and turmeric powder makes a great solution for excessive blackheads
on your face especially on the nose. The pack helps in shrinking large pores.
Coriander acts as a caustic to clean dirt, blocking the pores of your skin.
Turmeric helps in pulling out excess oil in your skin pores.
How to make?
Blend coriander leaves with two teaspoons of turmeric powder to make a
fine paste. Apply this paste on your face and keep it overnight. Wash
it off the next morning with cold water. Follow this routine at least
twice a week to get rid of blackheads easily.
2. Curd and gram flour face pack for dry skin
The curd and besan face pack makes for an amazing way to nourish dry skin
and remove dead cells. Besan acts as a cleansing agent for the skin and
curd has a moisturizing effect.
How to make?
All you need to do is to mix two tablespoons of besan, one tablespoon of
curd, one teaspoon of honey and a dash of turmeric to make a smooth paste.
Apply evenly on you face and leave it for about five minutes and wash it off
with cold water. Try repeating this regime regularly. Curd is a natural
moisturizer, honey cleanses your skin and turmeric works as an antiseptic
that maintains the pH levels of your skin. All these ingredients put together
will heal your dry skin naturally.
3. Multani mitti with lemon juice face pack for pimple scars
Multani mitti is known for its healing properties against acne and blemishes.
Rich in magnesium chloride, it helps in reducing acne scars and keeps the skin
clean. Turmeric is an antiseptic to maintain the pH levels of your skin and
the acidic content in lemon extracts the dirt and keeps the skin germ free.
How to make?
Mix together two teaspoons of multani mitti (fuller's earth) with a dash of
turmeric powder and half a teaspoon of sandalwood powder. Make a smooth paste
with lemon juice (add milk depending upon the skin type). Apply this face pack
on your face and keep it until it dries off. Wash with cold water.
4. Saffron face pack for improving skin tone
Saffron is known for many healing properties. It is a rich source of iron,
potassium, calcium, selenium, zinc and copper and vitamins including vitamin A,
folic acid, niacin and Vitamin
C. Saffron helps improving your skin tone and clears dull skin. It helps remove
dark circles and fine lines. The face pack below with saffron will help increase
circulation of blood bringing a perfect glow.
How to make?
To make a brilliant saffron face pack take about three to four strands of saffron
and soak them in two teaspoons of water overnight (the color of the water turns
golden yellowish). Now add one teaspoon of milk, dash of sugar and a few drops of
coconut oil to the saffron infused water. Immerse a piece of bread in this mixture
and apply this mixture on your face with this piece of bread. Keep this pack for
about fifteen minutes before washing it off with cold water. Pat dry your face and
repeat this at least two to three times a week to get the best result.
5. Fenugreek (methi) face pack to cool the skin
Fenugreek or methi is known for its cooling properties and to cure inflammation
and discomfort caused by pimples. The antiseptic and antibiotic properties of
methi seeds heal skin infections too keeping your skin hydrated and clean.
How to make?
There are two way to make a simple methi seed face pack- one is to boil a few
methi seeds in one cup of water and when the seeds start to get softer, allow
the water to cool down. Use this water all over the face by patting it with a
cotton ball and leave it on for one to two hours. It will immediately give you
a cooling effect and help redness on your face.
The other way is to soak two to three teaspoons of methi seeds overnight and
grind them into a paste. Rub the paste on your face and allow it to dry before
washing it off. You can store this face pack in the refrigerator for about a week.
6. Aloe vera face pack to remove sun tan and black spots
Aloe vera has always been known to be used in cosmetics and beauty concoctions
since the times of Pharaohs in ancient Egypt. It was used as a treatment for
various skin conditions and many internal disorders. The leaves have amazing
compounds like mannans, lectins and polysaccharides among others. It is best
used for removing sun tan and dark spots caused by the sun.
How to make?
Squeeze the aloe vera gel out of the leaves into a bowl. Add a few drops of
lemon in the gel. Use your fingers to mix both the ingredients and apply it
on your face. Keep it for around 20 minutes before washing it off with cold water.
Do not apply any moisturizer post the application of this face mask as aloe vera
itself is a great moisturizer.
7. Lemon and honey face pack or oily skin
Lemon is an excellent source for cleaning the skin, eliminating dead skin cells
and reducing oil secretion. Honey has various antibacterial and antiseptic
properties that help reduce oil secretion further avoiding pimples and acne from
coming back.
How to make?
Mix lemon juice extracts and honey together in a bowl. Apply this mixture on
your face and let it dry for about 15-20 minutes before washing it off. This
will relieve you from excessive oily skin and make the skin supple and moisturized.
We absolutely love these face packs. Do let us know which one tops your list and
if you would like to share any secrets from your grandmother's treasure.For the
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