When it comes to skincare, there’s nothing as effective as going back to nature. Most of us hesitate from using any chemical-laden products on our skin and for good reason too. If you are looking for natural ways to take care of your skin, this easy-to-prepare list of face pack recipes might help. Make sure you do a patch test first to ensure you are not allergic to any ingredient even if they are 100% natural.
1. Honey Face Pack
Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components which lends your skin a brightening glow. The addition of honey really takes it up a notch. You get a powerhouse of nutrients which work together to give you summer-ready skin. Additionally, this face pack also fights acne and has been proven effective for many women with different skin types.
Ingredients
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1 Tablespoon Raw Honey
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A Pinch of Turmeric
Instructions
Mix the two ingredients and apply this on your cleansed face. Rinse it off using normal water after 15 minutes. Use this once or twice a week.
Shop our organic honey to make this face mask even more effective.
2. Lemon, Yogurt and Coconut Oil Face Mask
This face mask is known to nourish and hydrate your skin cells while also working to protect it from damage and aging. It is a great choice for oily skin as it gently exfoliates to deep clean your pores.
Ingredients:
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½ Tablespoon Coconut Oil or Pure Fiji Bath and Body Coconut Oil
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½ Tablespoon Lemon Juice
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1 Tablespoon Yogurt
Instructions:
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Mix coconut oil, lemon and yogurt in a bowl.
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Apply a thick coat to your cleansed face and wait 15 minutes.
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Rinse off with warm water and dry your face with a clean towel
This coconut oil is proven to help nourish the skin optimally.
3. Lemon and Turmeric Face Pack
Lemon acts as an active agent in eliminating excess oil from the skin, and along with gram flour, it acts as a gentle exfoliant. Add turmeric to the mixture and you have a face pack that controls skin oil levels, reduces acne, exfoliates and soothes the skin, preventing further infections.
Ingredients:
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2 Teaspoons of Gram Flour
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1/2 Teaspoon of Turmeric
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1/2 Teaspoon of Lemon Juice
Instructions
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Add a little water and mix all the ingredients to make a paste
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Apply and let sit for 15 minutes
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Rinse off and moisturise
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Use it two to three times a week for best results
Add this Turmeric Powder for promising results.
4. Chickpea and Turmeric face pack
Chickpeas can be used in many ways but making flour out of it is the simplest, most efficient way to include it in your skincare routine.
Ingredients:
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A handful of chickpeas
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1 tbsp. Turmeric powder
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3 tbsp. Milk
Instructions:
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To use chickpea in its natural state, it’s primal to soak them overnight.
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Grind a small ratio of chickpeas into flour so it can be used with ease.
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Make a paste of chickpea flour and turmeric powder in milk. The paste should be free of clumps of flour.
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Apply it evenly on your face.
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Wash your face after 10-15 minutes
Shop this Organic Kabuli Chana (chickpeas) for long-lasting effects.
5. Cinnamon and Oatmeal Face Pack
Cinnamon works wonderfully for acne-prone skin due to its antibacterial and anti-microbial properties. It clears out clogged pores too. It contains certain enzymes that help in bringing oxygen to the skin’s surface and thus aiding in improved blood circulation - which in turn makes the skin radiant and luminous.
Ingredients:
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1/2 Tablespoon of Cinnamon
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2 Tablespoon of Oatmeal Powder
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1 Tablespoon of Honey
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Optional: Rose Water or Yogurt instead of Honey
Instructions:
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Mix all the ingredients well
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Evenly apply on the face and wash off after 20 minutes.
Containing 100% cinnamon, this is a great addition to your summer skincare routine.
Here’s wishing you glowing and radiant skin this summer.
Written by Siddhi Latey (Weloquent)
