ADD MANGO MAGIC TO YOUR BEAUTY REGIME

improve skin’s elasticity. It’s also rich in vitamin C, which improves skin tone and texture and brightens skin,” says Mallika Gambhir, beauty expert. You can apply mango based packs to keep your skin glowing, this summer. Here’s how to use mangoes as a part of your beauty routine: Mango is an excellent source of hydration for your skin, says beauty expert, Seema Malik. Take 1 tsp raw mango pulp, add 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp yoghurt to it. Mix well, apply on your face, and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash off with luke warm water. This pack keeps your skin be soft, replenished and hydrated. To brighten up your skin tone, take 2 tsp raw mango pulp, 5-6 few strands of saffron and 1 tsp sandalwood powder. Apply the pack on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Add 2 drops of almond oil to this, if you have dry skin. A mango based face pack can help you get rid of summer tan and add a dewy glow, says Gambhir. Take 2 tbs mango pulp, add 1 tbs besan, 1 tbs curd, ½ tbs lemon peel powder and juice of half lemon into it. Apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash off while massaging in circular motion. To get rid of dead cells, there’s nothing like a sweet smelling mango body scrub during summer. Mix 4 tbs mango pulp, 4 tbs brown sugar, 2 tbs cold pressed coconut oil and a few drops of apricot essential oil. Mix well. This DIY scrub will make your skin glowing. A grated almond, orange peel and mango pulp pack leaves your skin soft, smooth and glowing. It’s a great pack to apply if you’re heading to a party. Take 2 tbs raw mango pulp, add 1 tbs orange peel powder, and 2 grated almonds. Mix into a smooth paste, apply on face and leave on for 15 minutes. Wash off while massaging in circular motion. A mix of 2 tsp mango pulp, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Multani mitti powder and 1 tsp pure honey will help remove impurities and sebum from your pores and will leave your skin clean and glowing. Even your hair can benefit from mangoes. Mango based nourishing hair packs are great to condition your hair and make it smooth, frizz free and shiny. It also helps fight dandruff and decrease breakage and split hair. Take ½ cup mango pulp, and add 4 tsp olive oil, 2 egg yolks, and 2 tsp honey. Mix well and apply on your hair after you have combed it. Tie your hair into a neat knot and leave for 30 minutes. Then, wash off with shampoo ake your home look more soothing and comfortable by playing with the hues of white on your wall and décor. Introduce your sitting room and bedroom to white walls, curtains, fresh white flowers and invest in good quality white linen to beat the heat. Experts suggest ways to calm down your senses with white home décor :

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