I came across many skincare tips straight out of your kitchen from online sources and my mom's advice. I am updating this post for that. I will keep updating this as and when I find another interesting recipe.
1.
Berries and Brown sugar mask
Mash blueberries, raspberries into puree or mash it using spice grinder
Add brown sugar and make a thick paste
Add few drops of lemon juice
Apply it and leave for 5mins
wash your face with lukewarm water and continue with your skincare routine
This is for soft and radiant skin
In addition to nutrient-rich blueberries, it uses brown sugar to provide gentle exfoliation without drying, and lemon juice to brighten and soften your skin.
2. Turmeric & rosewater
Mix turmeric and enough rosewater to make a thick paste and apply on your face. This will give glow to the face. This is already part of indian tradition during weddings.
3. Turmeric & yogurt
4. Turmeric, sandalwood paste, yogurt
This is a good mask for acne-prone skin. Take ½ teaspoon sandalwood powder and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder. Combine these two powders with 2 tablespoons curd until you get a smooth paste. Apply this gently on pimples and lie down for at least 20 minutes. Wash this off with warm water. Finally splash on some cold water, dry your skin and apply a suitable moisturizer.
5. Banana mask for dry skin
Mash some ripe banana pieces with honey using a spice grinder
Add drops of lemon juice
Apply on your face and leave it for 5mins
Ideal for dry skin
6. Avacado, honey for dry skin
- 1/2 Avocado
- 1/4 cup of warm honey
Smash avocado in bowl then stir in honey. Mix well. Apply on face, leave on for 10 minutes.
Avacado helps in fighting dryness and treats eczema. Use left over mask for your hair.
7. Strawberries and honey for acne
Mash 3 strawberries and 2 tsp of raw honey.
Mix them well and apply on your face. After 10mins wash it off.
Strawberry has anti acne ingredient that cleans off the pores and gets rid of blackheads. It is a natural exfoliant. The anti bacterial properties in honey helps in reducing breakouts and healing current flair ups. It locks in necessary moisture to keep skin hydrated.
8. Yogurt and honey for acne
Mix 1tsp of yogurt with raw honey and apply it on your face. After 10mins wash it off and apply face lotion and serum.
9. Berries for glowing skin
Mash up 8 blackberries and 10 raspberries using a spice grinder
Add 5-6 drops of fresh orange juice
Add enough powdered brown sugar to make a thick paste
Apply on your skin and massage well for 5-7 minutes. Let sit for another 10 minutes
Wash off with lukewarm water and apply your favorite serum/lotion.
10. Oats and honey for oily skin
oily skin: coarsely ground oats, cinnamon powder, apple cider vinegar and honey. Make a paste n apply on face n neck fr 15 mins. Initially u may feel tingling due to d vinegar...but it helps to shrink d pores
11. Avacado and apricot kernel for dry skin
1tsp apricot kernel oil, 1tbsp avacado mashed
combine the ingredients and make a smooth paste. It is useful for dry and itchy skin. Apply the mask on the face and leave it for 20mins. Wash your face with lukewarm water.
12. Oatmeal, honey and papaya mask for dry skin
1Tbsp oatmeal, 1Tsp honey and 1Tbsp ripe papaya. Mash all the ingredients and make smooth paste. Apply the paste on your face for 15mins and wash it off with water.
13. Almond oil and honey for acne. Mix few drops of almond oil and few drops of honey. Apply this mixture on the effected area and wash it off.
14. Almond oil + rosehip oil for dry skin and acne problems.
15. For soothing skin.
1 TSP instant coffee +
1/2 tsp powdered brown sugar +enough aloe vera juice to make a thick pasteApply on your skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. Follow with serum/lotion.
16. For brightening the skin
1 TSP milk powder +
1/2 tsp powdered brown sugar +
enough aloe vera juice to make a thick paste
Apply on your skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
