Homemade Face Packs For Oily Skin

Homemade Face Packs For Oily Skin

Cucumber face pack:
Ingredients:
1.One tablespoon of cucumber juice.
2.One tablespoon of mint juice.
3.Half teaspoon of peppermint extract

Mix all the ingredients together and apply this on the face. Leave it for drying. Then wash off with lukewarm water. This face pack is very effective for oily skin.

Egg face pack:
Ingredients:
1.Egg white of one egg
2.Half tablespoon of water.
3.One teaspoon of multani mitti.
4.Half teaspoon of peppermint extract.

Soak multani mitti powder in water for half an hour. Beat the egg and blend all the ingredients together. Also mix the soaked multani mitti powder in the mixture. Apply this on the face for 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.

Potato face pack:
Ingredients:
1.One teaspoon of potato juice.
2.One teaspoon of multani mitti.

Blend both the ingredients together and apply on the face. Leave it until it dries. Then wash with lukewarm water. Finally, rinse with cold water

Papaya face pack:
Apply 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp on your face and let it dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water. One can also mix lemon juice in it.

Homemade Fruit mask for skin whitening

Homemade Fruit mask for skin whitening

Fruits that Lighten Skin and Makes It Glow

Bilberries
A cousin of blueberries, bilberries contain tannins. Tannins are powerful antioxidants that are not only beneficial for treating facial hyperpigmentation, they also inhibit melanin production and keep your skin smooth and young.
Blend ½ cup fresh bilberries in a blender. Apply it to your face and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.
If fresh bilberries are not readily available, you can buy a good quality bilberry extract from your local health store, or get it online. Apply 1-2 teaspoons bilberry extract on your face. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat facial mask 2-3 times a week.


Tomatoes
The lycopene, Vitamins, and minerals found in tomato makes dull skin clear and blemish-free. Lycopene also protects skin from free radicals and boosts your skin's natural SPF.

Puree 1 tomato, add 1-2 drops lime juice and mix well. Apply tomato mixture to your face. If you use this homemade face mask everyday for 15 days, your skin complexion will be visibly whiter and brighter.



Lemons
Loaded with Vitamin C and citrus acid, this citrus fruit is your best friend when it comes to skin lightening. Lemon juice is one of Mother nature's most potent skin bleaching ingredients. Applying lemon juice on your face regularly can fade dark marks, freckles and lighten your skin tone by a few shades.

Apply ½ teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice on your clean face. Leave it to work its skin whitening effects for about 10 minutes. Then wash it off with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.

If you want to get rid of dark spots on your face, such as age spots (liver spots), cover them with lemon slices and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. Repeat this simple facial 2-3 times a week. You will notice the dark spots becoming lighter and gradually fade out.

You will feel a slight tingling sensation from the citric acid. Wash it off immediately if it feels burning.


Papayas
Papaya is a popular ingredient in many retailed skin lightening products because it contains papain. Papain exfoliates dead skin naturally to reveal smooth glowing skin. It also helps reduce freckles and dark marks.

Remove skin and seeds of a small papaya, and cut into pieces. Blend them on low setting for 15-20 seconds. Apply papaya pulp to your face. Let it work for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.

You can also combine ½ cup papaya with ½ cup pumpkin and ½ cup pineapple in a blender. Blend to form a paste.

Add 1 packet unflavored gelatin to the paste, and heat until gelatin dissolves. Allow to cool before applying it on your face. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Peel off the face mask.


Fruits are the best way to whiten and brighten your skin naturally. When used regularly, these fruit-based homemade face masks promise you a lighter and glowing complexion in just a few weeks

Healthy Foods for Skin

Healthy Foods for Skin

Berries like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and plum have antioxidant properties. These antioxidants prevent skin damage and when skin cells are protected from damage and disintegration, they look youthful and younger for longer. These berries are delicious and easy to find in their seasons and are best to eat with yoghurt, cereals and a great on-the-go snack.

Spinach & Carrots

 

Carrots & spinach are excellent sources of vitamin A, which is a required nutrient for healthy skin. These vegetables suffer from a bad reputation of being not-so-yummy, but as we all know, mom is always right; you should eat these vegetables for a healthy body and skin. They also contain high levels of Vitamin A, which is required for developing and maintaining skin cells, and a deficiency of which, can cause dry skin. You can have them raw, in salads or cooked with omlettes and other dishes.

Green Tea

 

This drink contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps reduce inflammation, protect cell membranes and keep bacteria at bay. It has been proven to reduce the damage of sunburns and overexposure to ultraviolet light, which, in turn, reduces the risk of skin cancer. Green tea is also high in polyphenols, compounds that eliminates cancer causing free elements.

Almonds

 

 

Essential fatty acids found in nuts and seeds help to keep the skin soft and supple. Some studies also show that they can prevent severity of condition of skin diseases like rosacea and eczema. Almonds are amazingly healthy and full of Vitamin E which gives the skin that glowy look. Vitamin E also helps in repairing skin tissues and maintaining skin moisture. You can have them raw or mixed with salads and fruits.

Water

 

Last, but certainly not the least, is water. Good hydration is our skin’s best friend. Water in caffeinated sugary drinks, sodas, colas and juices doesn’t count though. Water intake should be from clean and pure source that rejuvenates the skin. Water both hydrates the skin and moves toxins out and nutrients in. Also, if you are properly hydrated, you sweat more which, in turn, helps keep your skin clean and clear.
By paying special attention to what you are feeding your body, you will see positive results in not only your health and the way you feel, but also the way you look. Beauty truly does come from within.