DIY face packs for that festive glow
As the festive shopping keeps you busy, here are some easy home-made face packs to ensure that your skin care regime doesn’t suffer and you get that desired glow
NUTMEG GLOW PACK
Mix nutmeg powder with rose water or raw milk and apply on your face, leaving out the eye area. Wash off with lukewarm water after 10 minutes.
Benefits: This pack has anti-ageing properties, and an active component, macelignan, that helps fade wrinkles and fine lines. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of the pack are good for drying up acne.
SAFFRON FACE PACK
Soak a few strands of saffron overnight in raw milk. Apply the golden hued mix on your entire face with cotton soaked in rose water. If you have dry skin, a few drops of almond or olive oil can be added. Wash off with cold water after 15 minutes.
Benefits: Saffron comes packed with the richness of vitamin A, folic acid, niacin, and vitamin C. It helps brighten and lighten skin naturally, and remove dark circles. Saffron is an effective remedy for acne, blemishes and blackheads.
ALMOND AND MILK PACK
Soak a few almonds in milk overnight. Blend to make a smooth paste. Apply on face and neck, and rinse off with cold water after 15 minutes.
Benefits: The lactic acid content of milk helps improve your complexion, while the vitamin E in almonds keeps your skin soft, supple and moisturised. This pack can also help in treating uneven skin tone.
GRAM FLOUR AND SANDALWOOD PACK
Mix red sandalwood powder with two tablespoon of gram flour, lemon juice and rose water. Apply this mix on your face and neck, and wash off after 10 minutes. >>
Benefits: This pack serves as a good exfoliator. It helps remove suntan and reduce dark spots, and evens out your complexion.
ALOE VERA PACK
While you can directly apply aloe vera gel on your face, you can make it more effective by mixing it with raw milk.
Benefits: Aloe vera has beneficial enzymes, vitamins, minerals, saponins, and salicylic and amino acids. This soothing pack helps heal dry and flaky skin. It is also good for removing sun tan and puffiness around the eye area.