Skin from a facial region is the most exposed part of your body. So it needs slight more pampering than skin from the rest of the body. Using a scarf in pollution can prevent skin related problems due to contamination and sun to some extent. For pampering your skin, there are many products such as scrub, masks, packs, oils, cleansers and toners. Each of the product has a different effect on the skin. Face packs are one of the most widely used skin care product throughout India. Most of them make their face packs at home. Face packs are also known as face ubtans. It can be made at home with readily available ingredients in the kitchen. These are natural, no side effects unless allergic, affordable and quickly made. So here are top 5 easy face pack recipes that can be made at home.
Gram Flour
Gram flour or chickpea flour is commonly known as besan in Hindi. It is a yellow coloured flour that is powdered out of Bengal gram. It helps in brightening up the skin. Gram flour is mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder and add curd or yoghurt to this mixture and whisk it until thick consistency. Apply this mixture onto your face and let it stay for up to 45 minutes and wash it off using cold water. Turmeric contains antioxidants and antimicrobial properties. Hence it helps in reducing acne and pimples, and it also fights against allergic reactions. Curd helps in skin whitening.
Fuller Earth
Fuller earth or commonly known as Multani mitti is a light brown powder that is extracted from clay soil. It is initially available in the form of rocks which are powdered or dissolved in any solvents. Fuller earth can smoothen the texture of skin and help in removal of the suntan. Fuller earth powder is mixed with rose water and a few drops of tea tree oil and coated on the surface. Wash it after 30 minutes with warm water. The tea tree oil has potent antioxidants that clear pimples at once. Rosewater makes skin soft and helps in whitening too.
Honey Papaya
Papaya is a tropical fruit which contains antioxidants, vitamin B and enzyme papain that is used to cure skin ailments like acne etc. it exfoliates the skin giving a brightening effect. It also gives protection the skin from UV radiations from the sun. Smash ripen papaya and add honey to it. Apply it on your skin and keep scrubbing for about 10 minutes and leave it for about 30 minutes. Wash it off using cold water. Honey provides a soft and clear skin. It leaves behind a moisturising effect giving it a subtle glow that stays for a very long time. Honey also tightens the skin.
Coffee
Coffee is rich in antioxidants. Anything with antioxidants is very beneficial for skin. Coffee prevents skin from premature ageing and protects skin from damage. Coffee is also a great exfoliator. One and a half tablespoon of coffee powder is mixed with a teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of water and combined into a thick paste. It is applied on the skin directly as a coat and left for 40 minutes before washing it off with chilled water. Honey helps in brightening and tightening the skin. It also gets rid of tan and pollution. It also moisturises the skin and maintains a glow on the skin for a long time.
Oats
Oats are not only beneficial for health, but also for the skin. Oats help in the reduction and prevention of eczema. It also provides hydration for dry skin and reduces excess oil secretion in oily skin types. Oats are dry roasted in a heating pan for a minute. Two teaspoons for salt is added to the oats. Add water to this and mix it into a thick paste-like consistency. Scrub this mixture on to your skin for 15 minutes at least and leave it on for 20 minutes. Wipe it off using a clean and dry towel before washing your skin. Salt detoxifies the surface from deep inside the pores. It exfoliates and soothes the skin.
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