Summer has already knocked our doors and it means business. You step out of the house and you can literally feel the heat burning your skin. Besides dehydrating the body, the extreme temperature can cause havoc on the skin and can cause tanning, pigmentation, early ageing etc. The result is dull, tried and sallow looking skin with zero appeal. Yes, one can always go to the salon but let’s be honest, who has the time? But the lack of time should not refrain you from talking care of your skin and that’s why today we share a list of best homemade face packs which are easy to make but equally effective in beating the summer rage on the skin.
1: Mint pack
This pack is one of the best summer packs to soothe your skin from the summer heat.
Ingredients:
• Fresh mint
• Turmeric powder – a pinch
• Lukewarm water
Method:
1. Take some fresh mint and make a fine paste of it. Now add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well.
2. Wash your face with lukewarm water and apply this fine paste all over the face.
3. Leave for 15 minutes and wash with cold water.
2: Cleansing with milk
Regular cleansing is one of the most important steps to get glowing skin during summer.
Ingredients:
• Piece of cotton
• Milk
Method:
Dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with it. It also cleans unseen dirt which can go down into your pores.
3: Almond oil therapy
This therapy is a fine cleanser and it is very effective in protecting the delicate skin under the eyes.
Ingredients:
• Piece of cotton
• Almond oil
Method:4: Soya beans or lentil pack
Soya beans are rich in isoflavone and applying this pack will help to slow down the process of ageing of the skin.
Ingredients:
• 50 grams soya beans or masoor dal
• Water
• Unboiled milk
• Almond oil
Method:
Take fifty grams Soya beans (or masoor dal), soak it in water over-night.
Grind it well next morning into as paste after removing the shells.
3. Mix un boiled milk and almond oil in the paste and apply.
Dip a piece of cotton wool in almond oil and wipe your face with it. It is an effective cleanser, for removing unseen dirt.
This pack will help to keep your skin hydrated and smooth during summers.
Ingredients:
1 cucumber
1 tbsp. sugar
6: Tomato pulp face pack
This homemade pack is best for oily skin. Besides that, this pack will also help to remove tan and polish the surface of the skin to give a healthy shine.
Ingredients:
• Tomato pulp
• Drop of honey
Method:
1. Take tomato pulp and mix a drop of honey into it
2. Apply this mixture on your face and leave it for few minutes, before rinsing it with cold water.
7: Oatmeal pack
This pack is best for people who suffer from dry skin during summers.
Ingredients:
• Cucumber
• Cup of oatmeal
• Spoonful of yoghurt
Method:
1. Combine cucumber with a cup of oatmeal and a spoonful of yoghurt to form a thick paste.
2. Apply it on your facial skin and wait for approximately 30 mins before rinsing it with lukewarm water.
8: Banana facial mask
This easily accessible fruit can be of great aid, if you are a victim of dry skin during summers.
Ingredients:
• ½ banana
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoon sour cream
Method:
1. Mash 1/2 banana and add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream.
2. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth or wash it off with lukewarm water.
9: Milk and honey bleach
This works well for oily skin and helps to get rid of the tan.
Ingredients:
• 4 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
Method:
1. Mix all the above ingredients together.
2. Apply the mixture evenly on the tanned areas for 15 minutes.
3. Wash with cold water when dried.
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