6 Magical Face Packs Our Grandmothers Used for Beautiful Skin
1. Curd and besan for dull, dry skin
This combination will nourish your dry and dull skin; it will also
remove dead skin cells. Besan (gram flour) acts as a cleanser and
curd has a moisturizing properties.
How to make?
Take 1 tablespoon curd, 2 tablespoons besan,
pinch of turmeric and 1 tablespoon honey. You can add enough water or rose
water to make paste smooth.
Mix all these ingredients thoroughly to make smooth paste. Apply the paste on face and neck area.
Wash it off with normal water after 20 minutes. Follow this method 2-3 times a week.
Mix all these ingredients thoroughly to make smooth paste. Apply the paste on face and neck area.
Wash it off with normal water after 20 minutes. Follow this method 2-3 times a week.
2. Coriander leaves and turmeric for blackheads
This face mask is a great solution for blackheads on
face especially on the nose. It also helps in shrinking large pores and
pulling out unnecessary oil from skin.
How to make?
Blend handful of fresh coriander leaves to make fine paste and add
2 pinches of turmeric powder. Mix it well, apply on your face and leave it
overnight. Wash it off with normal water. Do this 2-3 times a week to get rid
of blackheads easily.
3. Multani mitti, lemon juice for pimples and dark spots
Multani mitti (fuller's earth) has great healing properties
against acne and blemishes. It lightens acne scars, dark spots and
cleanses the skin, as it is rich in magnesium chloride.
How to make?
Mix two teaspoons of multani mitti with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon
juice and pinch of turmeric. You can add enough water or rose water to make
paste smooth. Apply this paste on face and keep it until it dries off. Wash off
with normal water.
4. Fenugreek for healthy skin
Fenugreek (methi) has cooling properties and
cures inflammation and discomfort caused by acne and pimples. It also
keeps our skin hydrated and clean.
First method:
Boil 2 tablespoon methi seeds in one and half cup of water until
seeds become softer. Strain the water and allow it to cool down. Apply this
water over the skin with help of cotton ball. Rinse off after 60-70 minutes. It
gives immediate cooling effect and reduces redness.
First method:
Soak 2-3 teaspoons of Fenugreek seeds overnight and grind them
using enough water to make smooth paste. Apply the paste over face and wash off
after 20 minutes.
5. Lemon and honey face pack or oily skin
Lemon works as cleansing agent, it eliminates dead skin cells
and reduces oil secretion. On the other hand honey works as a great
moisturizer.
How to make?
Mix half tablespoon of fresh lemon juice with 1 teaspoon of honey.
Apply this mixture on your face and let it dry. Rinse off with normal water.
6. Aloe vera for sun tan and black spots
How to make?
Mix 1 tablespoon aloe gel with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and
few drops of rose water. Mix all the ingredients well. Apply this mixture on
face using brush or fingers. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash off with normal
water.