5 NATURAL FACE CARE REMEDIES FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

In the present world, there have been a lot of factors that damage our skin from day to day basis. Managing our skin has become a big task these days with a busy schedule. Ever wondered what could be affecting your skin? Well, there could be many reasons like pollution, the junk food that we consume, chemicals present in skincare products, UV rays, lack of sleep, or even stress. Skincare products can be costly and not effective on all skin types. Listed below are a few homemade face masks with natural products that are easy to make, harmless, and promote healthy-looking skin.

1. ORANGE PEEL FACE MASK

Ingredients:

1 tbsp aloe vera gel

1 tbsp dried orange peel powder

2 tbsp rose water

How to use it?

In a bowl mix all the ingredients well and make a thick paste. Add more rose water if required. Fresh aloe vera paste can also be used instead of aloe vera gel. Keep the orange peel in sunlight for a day or two to remove the moisture in order to make orange peel powder. Apply this paste on your face and neck area and let it sit for about 15-20 mins or until completely dried. Rinse it off with water. Do this twice or thrice a week for best results.

Benefits:

• This face mask helps get glowing skin.

• The aloe vera gel has moisturizing and soothing properties that heal the burns and gives a cooling effect on the skin.

• Orange peel powder contains a high amount of vitamin c and antioxidants that brighten the skin leaving it clear.

• Rosewater gives a fresh feel to the skin, it has anti-bacterial properties too that helps to heal scars and acne.

2. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND CHARCOAL FACE MASK

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tbsp Coconut Oil

1 capsule Activated Charcoal

How to use it?

Crush the activated charcoal capsule and mix it with the other ingredients in a bowl. Apply the liquid on the face and keep it for 10-15 mins. Massage the mixture in a circular motion on the skin. Rinse it off and apply moisturizer.

Benefits:

• This face mask helps in clear skin

• Apple Cider Vinegar has antimicrobial properties that help in preventing and clearing acne.

• Coconut oil keeps the skin supple, reduces inflammation, and protects the skin from bacteria.

• Activated charcoal helps to remove the dirt, dust particles, or chemicals from within the skin and absorbs the microbes leaving the skin clean.

3. COFFEE FACE MASK

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Milk

1/2 tbsp Coconut oil

1/2 tbsp Coffee powder

How to use it?

In a bowl, add coffee powder and milk little by little. Make a semi-fluid consistency and finally add coconut oil. Apply this paste on the face and neck area leaving it to sit for about 15-20 mins. Rinse.

Benefits:

• This face mask is great to brighten the skin and remove tan.

• Milk contains Vitamin D which is also known for anti-aging properties. It protects the skin from UV rays and also helps stimulate the new cell growth.

• Coconut oil keeps the skin supple, reduces inflammation, and protects the skin from bacteria.

• Coffee powder treats dark circles and dead skin cells. It contains antioxidants that exfoliate the skin.

4. VITAMIN E FACE MASK

Ingredients:

1 tbsp turmeric powder

1/2 lemon juice

2 capsules Vitamin E

1 tbsp rose water

How to use it?

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a thick paste. The paste should not be very diluted. Apply this paste on the face and neck area. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until completely dried. Rinse it off with water.

Benefits:

• This mask is great for acne-prone skin.

• Turmeric powder has anti-bacterial properties and helps clear out acne.

• lemon juice helps brighten the face. It is great for oily skin as it removes oil.

• Vitamin E moisturizes and heals the skin.

• Rosewater gives a fresh feel to the skin, it has anti-bacterial properties too that helps to heal scars and acne.

5. YOGURT FACE MASK

Ingredients:

1 tbsp gram flour (besan)

1 tbsp yogurt

1/2 lemon

1/4 turmeric powder

How to use it?

Add gram flour in the bowl followed by turmeric and yogurt. Add lemon juice until a thick paste is made. Make sure there are no lumps in the paste. Apply the paste on the face and neck area. Leave it to dry completely for about 20-25 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.

Benefits:

• This mask is great for any skin type. It leaves the skin bright and clean.

• Gram flour helps in brightening the skin instantly as well as exfoliates by removing dead skin cells. It also makes the skin supple.

• Yogurt promotes increased elasticity in the skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and moisturizes.

• lemon juice helps brighten the face. It is great for oily skin as it removes oil.

• Turmeric powder has anti-bacterial properties and helps clear out acne.