We
all have those acne-ridden days where we’re flipping through
magazines, hoping to emulate that gorgeous, barely-there look without
feeling insecure. Magazines might use Photoshop, but Indian women
have been using natural remedies for years, keeping them looking as
youthful as ever.
1.
A turmeric paste max does wonders. This potent yellow root is
high in antioxidants and reduces cellular damage along with pimples
and scarring. Create a mask using a paste of turmeric powder, gram
flour, and milk or water.
2.
Spritz lemon juice, and
rose water on your face and it will brighten your skin, giving
you the dewy glow that keeps on giving, all day long.
3.
Use a fuller’s earth mask. This clay mask will detoxify and
cleanse you skin while nourishing it with minerals. Indian women
often add sandalwood powder to it.
4.
Crush dried orange peel into a powder and blend it with
milk. This will make your skin naturally radiant – Vitamin C
really does wonders.
5.
To work on blemishes, dark spots and scars, apply raw potato juice
to the skin. It has brightening powers, even if it’s not the
sexiest facial recipe.
6.
Put a fruit salad on your face! No, seriously… mixing
together the leftover fruit in your house, mashing it into a mixture
you apply to your skin. It’s filled with plenty of benefits and
good-for-you antioxidants.
7. Consume amla, or Indian Gooseberry to your routine, which has numerous health and cosmetic benefits. First and foremost, it provides a stunning glow to your complexion.
8.
Drink carrot juice – this vegetable is known to bring users
flawless skin that barely needs makeup. All you need is a half a
glass daily and you’ll start seeing differences in a month.
9.
Apply castor oil to the skin – it might be stinky, but the
results for your hair and skin are worth it. Steam your face over a
bowl of hot water for three minutes, then patting dry and applying
just a few drops of castor oil.
10.
Slap some honey on your face! This might be one of our
stickier remedies that isn’t as fun to document as a sheet mask,
but it will ensure soft skin that is blemish free. Make sure to apply
on a cleansed and moist face for just a few minutes every other day.
11.
Dilute apple cider vinegar with rose water and dab this
solution on blemishes, spots, or pigmentation on your face, letting
it dry for 10 minutes before rinsing it off.
12.
Apply juice from an aloe vera leaf. And no, not the fake aloe
vera that they sell at the drugstore. Cut the leaf sideways, watching
for thorns, and scoop out the gel, massaging it into your face. Leave
it on for an hour – you’ll find an even skin tone and less
visible wrinkles.
13.
Make a paste of alum powder and honey and apply it twice a
week for younger skin. Alum lessens fine lines by tightening the
skin, like a firming mask might. It also has a naturally
antibacterial essence and an ability to visibly reduce pore size due
to astringent properties.
14.
Coconut oil is the holy grail of skincare when it comes to
Indian women – they apply it on their skin, hair and nails, for
naturally silky skin that makes you smell like an island. Use it as a
spot treatment or lightly dab it over your face for a beauty queen
sheen.
15. Use neem to clear up acne. You can make a post out of the leaves and use it as a face mask as an effective alternative to chemical-filed facials. It is known to help with inflammation as well.
