The Free Press Journal

Beauty tips from your kitchen for all skin types

- SHIVANGI KARN

The ultimate remedies for several skin-related issues are derived from simple ingredient­s available in our own kitchen. These remedies have been passed on from generation to generation and give amazing results. Unlike today’s beauty products that come with chemicals, these natural remedies do not contain anything that can turn out to be harmful to our skin. Therefore, it is important to try these remedies before you choose any readymade products that can cost a pretty penny.

In this article, we’ll be discussing various natural remedies

that are suitable for different skin types, i.e., oily skin, dry skin and sensitive skin. So let us see what those ingredient­s are and how to use them according to your skin type.

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For oily skin

Egg white and oatmeal A combinatio­n of egg white and oatmeal will help you in removing excess oil from the face and make it look less oily.

Ingredient­s: 1 egg, 2 tbsp oatmeal.

How to do: Separate the egg white from an egg and whisk it well until it turns out to be smooth and soft. The next step is to blend the oatmeal to make a fine powder. Mix both the ingredient­s well and apply on cleansed face and neck. Wait for 20 minutes and then wash it off with normal water. You can use this remedy at least twice a week for better results.

Milk and lemon Lemon helps in reducing the oiliness of the skin whereas milk helps in moisturisi­ng and hydrating the skin.

Ingredient­s: 1 tbsp raw milk, lemon juice.

How to do: Add the raw milk to a clean bowl. Cut a lemon and squeeze a few drops of lemon juice into the milk and combine the ingredient­s well. Apply this on your face and leave it on for 5-10 minutes. Later rinse it off with normal water.

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