Abs, and good skin* are made in the kitchen. Rustling up some beauty concoction in the kitchen is not necessarily a sign of thrift, but good sense borne from grandma’s wisdom. Sure, there are skin innovations aplenty from sheet masks to serums, but nothing can beat those tried and tested home-made face masks choc-a-bloc with the goodness of good-to-eat goodies.
Here’s how to make a face masks at home for a clear, glowing skin:
. Grandma’s besan uptan
What’s it: Skin brightening and de-tanning maskHow it works: Here’s how you work this homemade face masks aka age old nuska; Mix togethertwo tablespoon chickpea flour (besan) with a few drops of lemon juice, one tablespoon curd or milk, one teaspoon ground rice flour and a splash of rose water. Apply on your face and wait till it dries. Then use cool water to wet and rub it off in gentle circular motions. Rinse with cool water and pat dry.PS: Added benefit; over time, gets rid of facial hair. Yay!We tried it and…Skin felt velvety soft and definitely fairer. Dry skinned gals should use milk, while curd works well on oily skin. A splash of Khadi Natural Herbal Skin Toner Rose Water afterwards adds a refreshing burst.
2. Oats Versus Blackheads
What’s it: Fail-Proof Blackhead BusterHow it works: Oats are standard breakfast fare, now how about feeding them to your face? Instead of adding milk, mix together equal parts of lemon juice and Juicy Chemistry Rose Water. Add a tablespoon of oats to this and apply all over those offending dots. Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant and lemon kills bacteria. Leave on for about 20 minutes and gentle rub off. Rinse with cool water.We tried it and…Blackheads disappeared magically and skin felt soft and smooth. You could add a dash of honey to the mixture if your ski is usually dry. Finish up with a dab of Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner.
3. Avocado On Your Face
What’s it: A Moisturising Face Mask Par ExcellenceHow it works: You like avocado on toast, now how about feeding your face? This one’s almost like guacamole for your skin. Mix up mashed, ripe avocado and honey. The natural oils in this superfood emit oodles of hydration for parched skin. Rinse with tepid water and pat dry. Read more…
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