Beauty is surely in the eyes of beholder! But day to day world does not run that way, romantic thoughts aside, one has to look after one’s skin through all the seasons, natural elements like sun and onslaught of pollution.
The skin of the body takes a beating while weathering all the storms. Facial skin is the most vulnerable than that of the rest of the body. Through out history women have relied heavily on common herbs for their beauty care regimen. This article brings to you some herbal remedies for a flawless skin.
Effective Herbal Remedies For Flawless Skin
Turmeric Powder And Gram Flour
Use of turmeric as a skin aid has been in vogue for ages. It has been a favorite herbal powder in homes of India, where women have cherished its daily use. Turmeric in combination with buttermilk is applied on the skin to remove dark patches. Gram flour is an exfoliant and a skin cleansing agent, whereas buttermilk moisturizes the skin and along with turmeric reduces pigmentation. Turmeric is effective against acne, with all these qualities regular use of turmeric for skin brings good results.
Saffron
Saffron has long been hailed as an exclusive herb for skin, but it has been a preserve only of the wealthy. Just because of its exorbitant price, it has not been used by the masses. Saffron along with sandal make a fantastic combination face pack for smooth and radiant skin.
To make the pack take 2 tsp of pure sandal powder, two strands of saffron and a tbsp of raw milk. Mix them well and apply on the face. First massage the face with this pack, leave it for a while, let it dry and wash. This will cleanse and moisturize your skin.
Mint Leaves
Make a paste of mint leaves, some fuller’s earth and almonds, add lukewarm water to it. The paste should be thick, apply it on your face like a mask. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes, wash it with fresh water and pat the face dry.
Mint leaves are natural moisturizers and skin toners. As they help in replenishing lost water content the skin glows. They are great to heal rough and cracked skin, thus making it smooth and glowing.
Sesame Seeds
Take a tbsp of sesame seeds, soak them for an hour or two. Grind them into a fine paste by adding water. Strain this paste to get white liquid, discard the roughage.
Use this sesame liquid on your face and neck to get fairer skin, this helps you to get rid of the facial sunburn marks and other such conditions. Sesame seeds have a high content of vitamin E, known for rejuvenation of skin.
Aloe Vera
This plant has been in use for over three millennia as a health promoting herb because of its versatility. Promoting the healthy skin is one of its multiple benefits for us. The main benefit is its moisturizing property which helps one maintain a smooth and youthful appearance. You can use its gel directly from the plant if you have one.
Snap a small top part of its leaf leaving the rest on the plant for later use. After peeling scrape the beautiful transparent gel and apply it on your face either alone or mix it with gram flour, curd, powdered orange peel to get an interesting face pack. All these ingredients together will help in removal of blemishes.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
