Monsoon skincare routine: 10 DIY face masks that will bring the glow back on your face
Skincare tips for rainy season: The monsoon plays havoc with your skin. Before you reach for pricey treatments, try these low-maintenance, high-action kitchen remedies that may actually work. Trust your traditional remedies once
Make Your Own Skincare Masks The rains may make poets sigh. Your skin sighs too, but in protest. Come monsoon, and your skin becomes oily, stubbornly patchy, mysteriously moody. Remember not to panic or overspend. Also, refrain from buying yet another serum even if it smells good. Here’s what you should do: Trust grandma’s secrets and make your own skincare masks (Images: Canva)
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Calm Irritated Skin Cucumbers are for salads and also for skincare. Grate it. Squeeze the juice. Add aloe vera gel. Apply it like a whisper. If your skin’s feeling flushed or a breakout’s brewing, this little trick feels like a sigh of relief.
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Soothe Oily Patches Multani mitti isn’t just for aunties with time. It is a timeless remedy for skincare. Mix the powder with rose water and a lemon squeeze. Think of it as blotting paper for your face. It’s old-school, yes, but it soaks up all that extra oil without making your face feel like it’s been stripped dry.
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Hydrate Dry Cheeks Banana, honey, milk. Mash, stir, slather. Looks tragic in a bowl but feels like cashmere on the cheeks. Especially if last night’s wine or the weather made your skin dry and patchy. This quick pack leaves your cheeks feeling baby-soft.
Clear Out Pores Egg whites, a spoon of honey, a pinch of haldi. Sounds like a midnight omelette, but it tightens, lifts, and reminds your pores they don’t need to behave like open balconies. Apply, wait till it feels tight, and rinse. Great before a little makeup, or just to feel more ‘put together’ on a lazy day.
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Always Depend on the Classic Besan, dahi, haldi. My mother used this before weddings. I use it before Zoom calls. It works. It scrubs without being harsh, softens without a fancy cream, and gives your skin that warm glow you can’t quite explain. Like those women who say they woke up like this.
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Reduce Acne Flare-Ups When the weather turns muggy and the breakouts come knocking, this one keeps things calm and in check. Take neem leaves, crush them like old grudges, add a pinch of sandalwood powder and a few drops of rose water. This paate smells like spa dreams from the past. But give it 10 minutes The breakout that planned to ruin your week? Cancelled.
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Lighten Sun Spots Scoop the pulp of a ripe tomato, add a spoon of lemon juice and honey. Dab it on areas that look a bit too tanned or uneven. The acidity helps gently fade marks, and the honey ensures you don’t feel dry or stretched after. Spots lighten, the skin brightens, and your mirror might give you a wink.
Tone and Refresh Did you know that green tea works better than the espresso? For the skin, I mean. Don’t throw away leftover green tea. Instead, add rice flour to it. Mix well. Massage gently. Not a scrub, not a cleanser, just a wake-up call for your tired, puffy face.
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Plump up Tired Skin Take a few cubes of ripe papaya, mash them with honey and a bit of curd. The smell alone will cheer you up. It softens fine lines, makes your skin feel fuller, and if used regularly, adds a softness that’s hard to miss.
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Balance Combination Skin Oats soaked in milk, stirred with honey. It’s the kind of thing you’d feed a toddler. But you do want baby-skin, don’t you? Apply the paste all over your face. This one’s gentle, calming, and ideal when your forehead feels greasy but your cheeks feel like a desert. A real all-rounder.
Namita S Kalla is a senior journalist who writes about different aspects of modern life that include lifestyle, health, fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
