We are too reliant on chemical-based skincare, so we often forget the power of our natural, homemade skincare remedies. Well, this post brings to you 5 Easy and Effective homemade face packs to give your skin and your bank account a much-needed break 🙂
Almond Face Mask
Prepration- Soak 8-10 almonds overnight. In the morning, remove the peel off the almonds, and grind it with some milk to get a cream like texture. Apply it for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off.
Use this face pack atleast 2-3 times a week. It will leave your skin extremely soft and hydrated.
BENEFITS- It hydrates and moisturizes the skin, brightens skin tone, provides natural exfoliation, reduces dark circles and scars, and gives an overall dewy glow.
Besan Face Pack
Besan or Gram flour Face pack is an extremely popular DIY Face pack in Indian households. It is made from simple ingredients found in the kitchen and is a game-changer to achieve that glow.
Preparation: Take 1 tsp besan, 1/2tsp honey, 1 tsp curd, and a pinch of wild turmeric. Mix it well to achieve a paste-like consistency and dismiss any lumps.
BENEFITS- This pack deep cleanses, exfoliates, brightens skin, while also fighting acne and reducing blemishes and dark spots.
Beetroot- Rice flour Pack
We are all aware of how good beetroot is for our skin and body; it purifies our blood and gives a pinkish glow, but did you know that applying it to the face can also do wonders? Especially when combined with a the brightening agent rice? Well, try it out!
Preparation- Take 1 tsp of rice flour and 2 tsp of beetroot juice, and mix them well to get a paste.
BENEFITS- brightening the skin, reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and providing a natural pinkish glow due to beetroot’s Vitamin C and antioxidants. The rice flour acts as a gentle exfoliant, helps control oil, and can help with acne scars, while beetroot nourishes, moisturises, and helps with signs of ageing.
Cucumber and Aloe Soothing Pack
Preparation- Grate the cucumber and squeeze it to get cucumber juice. Add a tsp of aloe vera gel and 1 tsp rose water. Mix thoroughly to get a gel-like consistency. Apply a layer all over your face, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and then wash off.
BENEFITS- This pack will leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Aloe vera helps in reducing scars and helps reduce acne, cucumber depuffs your face and rose water leaves a refreshed glow.
MULTANI MITTI PACK
Preparation- Take 1tsp of Multani mitti or fullers earth powder and a little water or rose water or curd, as per your requirement, give it a good mix to make a paste.
BENEFITS- This pack is great for oily skin as Multani mitti actively pulls oil and excess sebum from your skin, keeping the pores clean. It unclogs pores, minimising blackheads and whiteheads. Fades tan and pigmentation to provide that glowy and clean look.
All these packs are absolutely natural, and if used consistently, they provide great results. Always do a patch test on your neck before applying any of these packs to reduce the possibility of any reaction.