In the everyday hustle and bustle of life, most of us find it difficult to take care of our skin. 'Where is the time to tend to our skin' is the refrain that must of us throw around. Come to think of it, skincare is not that taxing and time consuming. The best and most effective skincare hacks come from our kitchen. Yes! Thanks to our kitchens where every ingredient can be found easily, making and applying face packs is just a 2-minute job. Plus, unlike most skincare products that come with tall claims and almost negligible results, with homemade face packs one can see the results almost instantaneously.
Whether it is gram flour (besan) that lends glow to skin, curd that helps boost complexion, turmeric that gives a boost of radiance or potato juice that lightens the skin, our kitchen is where we can find powerhouse ingredients in absolutely no time.
Listed below are some easy to make and easy to apply homemade packs that can take your skincare game up by many notches.
Curd, Turmeric and Gram Flour face pack
What you will need:
1 tbsp of curd
1/2 tbsp of gram flour
1/4 tsp of turmeric
All you need are three ingredients to make this face pack. Curd, turmeric and gram flour - mix these three together, form a paste with medium consistency and apply it on your face, neck, knees, elbows - practically wherever you want. Curd boosts your skin complexion, gram flour helps exfoliate your skin and a pinch of turmeric can help lend glow and radiance to your skin. You need to keep this pack on just for a few minutes. Don't keep it on for too long and wash it off before it starts drying. What I personally can vouch for is this face pack will give you instant results. You will feel suppleness in your skin and your complexion will also improve. Oatmeal, honey and rosewater face pack
What you will need:
1 tbsp of oat flour
1 tbsp of honey
½ tbsp of rose water
Have dry skin? Well, then you need to try this face pack. Combine all three ingredients and make it into a paste. Oatmeal helps strengthen the barrier of the skin and retain moisture. Honey is as we all know is great to lend suppleness to skin. Rosewater helps keep skin hydrated and provides moisture to it. So, for dry skin, it can work wonders. You need to keep this pack on for just 20 minutes before washing it off.
Papaya face mask
What you need:
5 to 6 small pieces of papaya
1 tbsp of honey
Want to see palpable difference in your skin in just 2 minutes? Well, then try this fruit mask where all you need is small quantity of papaya and some honey. Make the paste after mixing these two ingredients and then apply it on your face and neck. This is a great mask for feel-good skin. After you keep this mask on for 15 minutes, rinse it off with normal temperature water. Not only will this mask help lend glow and radiance to your skin, but it will also help address some of the skin concerns like dark spots, blemishes and skin impurities.
Banana & Milk Face Pack
What you will need:
Some round slices of banana
1 tbsp of milk
To make this face pack, mash the pieces of banana and mix it with milk. The consistency should be such that it is easy for you to apply. Leave the face pack on for 20 minutes and rinse it off before it dries completely. This face pack will increase the suppleness of your skin and lend it glow. If you're consistent with it, it will also keep ageing signs at bay.
Sandalwood, yogurt honey mask
What you will need:
1 tbsp of Sandalwood powder
1 tsp of honey
2 tbsp of yogurt
The idea is to mix all these three ingredients together and form a paste. Honey is great to enrich suppleness of skin, yogurt is great to boost complexion of skin and Sandalwood powder is good for reducing redness and inflammation. Plus, this powder also helps moisturise the skin without leaving any oily residue. This face mask is great for repairing skin barrier and it also offers a great boost of hydration.
FAQs on Homemade Packs for Skin:
1. Are homemade face packs effective for all skin types?
Yes, homemade face packs can be tailored to suit different skin types by choosing appropriate ingredients.
2. How often should I use homemade face packs?
For optimal results, use homemade face packs 1-2 times a week.
3. Can I store homemade face pack mixtures for later use?
It is best to prepare fresh face pack mixtures to ensure maximum effectiveness.
4. Are there any side effects of using homemade face packs?
Generally, homemade face packs are safe, but it’s advisable to do a patch test to check for any allergic reactions.
5. How do I choose the right homemade face pack for my skin type?
Identify your skin concerns and select ingredients known to address those issues, such as moisturizing agents for dry skin or anti-inflammatory ingredients for acne-prone skin.
Disclaimer: This article only provides generic information. Don’t treat it as a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist for specific diagnosis.
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