Home beauty recipies
and remedies have been around for centuries. Remarkable
remedies were discovered purely out of necessity. Over a
period of time, many home remedies have proven to be effective
and natural, therefore healthy! Making your own beauty products
costs a fraction of what you pay for over-the-counter preparations.
Keep in mind
any allergies or sensitivity you may have to some ingredients;
such as glycerin, lemons, strawberries, eggs, etc. Check
with your doctor or dermatologist if you are not sure you
can use certain ingredients.
Pamper your
skin with these face packs:
1. This
is an excellent remedy to get rid of those ugly acne scars.
Blend the sandalwood paste and rose water and apply on the
scars. Keep it overnight and then wash it off with cold
water the next day. This does wonders to your skin!
2. Lemons
also have exfoliating properties: rub half a lemon on your
face with a hint of sugar granules to remove dead cells
and lighten a tan. You can also rub on hyper-pigmented areas
like elbows to lighten them. Mix with a little cucumber
juice to make a natural astringent. Condition your hair
with the juice of one lemon mixed with a glass of lukewarm
water or get rid of dandruff by rubbing your scalp with
hot oil and lemon juice.
Ways to achieve
a Smooth Skin
1. Mash
the bananas along with milk and then apply on your face.
Wash it off after 20 minutes. This makes the skin smooth
and supple.
2. Blend
the egg white and honey well and then apply on the face.
This makes your skin smooth and helps to reduce wrinkles.
3. Blend
turmeric powder with milk and apply on the face. It removes
the tan and helps to reduce the facial hair. Scrub it off
with a good face scrub and then wash with cold water. You
can also keep it overnight.
4. Mix
oatmeal along with curds and tomato juice and apply on the
face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with
cold water. It helps to remove the tan and lightens the
skin.
5. Apply
raw sliced potato on the face. Reduces blemishes and other
scars.
6. Cucumber
juice is an excellent astringent. Applying cucumber juice
on the face tightens the pores. Wash it off after 15 minutes.
7. Applying
turmeric powder along with limejuice removes the tan. Limejuice
is a natural bleach.
8. Dried
orange peels mixed with curds help reduce blemishes and
scars. Wash it off after 15 minutes with cold water.
9. Honey
makes the skin glow. It makes the skin soft and smooth.
Helps reduce wrinkles.
10. Citrus
face packs and sandalwood face packs are excellent for oily
skin.
11. Rubbing
ice cubes on the face tightens the pores and increases blood
circulation.
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