The chief reason for dull, tired and darker looking skin is the lack of oxygen and blood in the skin that makes it appear weary and lifeless. Some other reasons for skin darkening are:
- Excessive exposure to pollution, dust and impurities
- Exposure to UV rays of the sun that cause suntan
- Improper skin cleansing
- Diet deficient in essential nutrients
- Chronic Stress
So start with exfoliating your face using a scrub 3 to 4 times a week. Massage your face with vitamin E oil every night before going to bed. Apply a pack on your face every evening, wait for 30 mins and wash off with water. Use a sunscreen whenever going out in the sun.
So here are the packs that works best according to my perception (which i used personally and recommended for many friends)
Face Packs for Normal Skin:
Fruit Face Pack
Fruits are loaded with the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are essential for natural glowing skin making it a perfect remedy for almost all skin types. Mix equal amounts of ripe papaya, mangoes and yogurt and apply the mixture on your face, wait for 30 minutes and wash off with water. This is undoubtedly the simplest DIY face mask for glowing skin. The enzymes in papaya help in removing dark spots and blemishes and helps in improving complexion, whereas the vitamin C in mangoes helps in promoting cell regeneration and removing skin dullness. Yogurt is a natural moisturizer and gentle bleach that enhances skin tone and lightens skin tanning.
Milk Protein Pack
Milk is undoubtedly the best natural moisturizer that nourishes and soothes the skin in an intensive manner. This is an amazing homemade face pack for normal skin that contains the goodness of milk along with almonds, aloe vera and honey – all of which are extremely beneficial for providing clear glowing skin. Take 2 tablespoons of milk and add 1 teaspoon each of almonds paste, pure aloe vera gel and honey to it, mix well and apply it on clean face. Wait for 30 minutes and wash off with water.
Face Packs for Oil Skin:
Bengal Gram and Egg White Pack
The benefits of Multani mitti for skin need no new emphasis. It works as an effective skin toner and shrinks the open pores, which in turn reduce oil production. Gram flour acts as a natural skin exfoliator and removes dead cells and dirt from the skin surface. The natural oil controlling properties of egg whites makes it an important ingredient for this face pack for oily skin. Take one tablespoon each of Multani mitti, gram flour, honey and egg white and mix all the ingredients thoroughly so that it forms a thick paste. Apply this paste on clean skin, wait for 20 minutes and wash off with water. This is by far the most effective and refreshing homemade facial for oily skin
Tomato, Cucumber and Honey Face Pack
The use of tomato and cucumbers for dark circles is well known. The powerful astringent properties of tomatoes help in reducing the excess oil and sebum from the skin surface and shrinking the size of the open pores, thus, making it one of the best ingredients for treating oily skin. Cucumber juice helps in rejuvenating skin and enhancing the complexion. Extract the juice of cucumber and tomatoes and mix 1 tablespoon of each in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to it, mix well and apply on clean face, wait for 30 minutes and wash off with water.
Face Packs for Dry Skin:
Banana and Honey Face Pack
Bananas are an amazing fruit that is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, zinc, manganese and iron – all of which help in maintaining healthy and glowing skin. It is an effective natural moisturizer that moisturizes and rejuvenates excessive dry skin and prevents dullness. Honey is a natural humectant that captures the moisture within the skin cells and prevents moisture loss from the skin surface. This is the best homemade face pack for dry skin. Mash 1 ripe banana and add 1 teaspoon each of honey and olive oil to it, mix well and apply the paste on clean face, wait for 20 minutes and wash off with water.
Yogurt and Rose Face Pack
Yogurt is a deep nourishing natural moisturizer that soothes and moisturizes dry skin effectively. The lactic acid present in yogurt smoothens dry and rough skin and prevents premature skin aging. It helps in dissolving the dead skin cells and reduces the dullness of the skin. Mix 2 tablespoon of yogurt with a teaspoon of honey and a few rose petals, blend well and apply on clean face, wait for 30 minutes and wash off with water.
Face Packs for Combination Skin:
Carrot Face Pack
The benefits of carrot juice for weight loss and youthful skin are well known. But raw carrots are an important part of skin care for combination skin. It is loaded with vitamin A and other antioxidants that help in treating various skin problems. It removes excessive oil from skin without making it dry and rough. It is also useful in preventing premature skin aging. Grate and grind 1/2 carrot and add a teaspoon each of honey and milk cream to it, mix well and apply the face pack on clean skin, wait for 30 minutes and wash off with water thoroughly.
Papaya Face Pack
The healthy enzymes present in papaya helps in treating various skin problems and also reduces hyperpigmentation. The vitamin A and Papain in ripe papaya help in nourishing and hydrating the skin without making it excessively oily. Take a few cubes of ripe papaya and mash them to form a smooth paste, add 1 teaspoon of honey to it, mix well and apply the pack on clean skin, wait for 15 to 30 minutes and wash thoroughly with water. This is one of the time tested home remedies for combination skin type.
Face Packs for Sensitive Skin:
Oatmeal and Yogurt Face Pack
There is a close link between oatmeal and weight loss, but very few people know that oatmeal is an amazing natural skin exfoliator as well. Even sensitive skin needs exfoliation and oatmeal is one of the gentle skin exfoliators that remove dead cells, dirt and impurities from the skin surface in a soothing manner without causing skin irritation. Yogurt is a nourishing moisturizer that hydrates and rejuvenates sensitive skin and adds an attractive glow to it. The combination of oats and yogurt makes it the best face pack for glowing skin. Mix 3 tablespoons of unflavored yogurt with 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, add some water if the pack is too thick. Apply the face pack on clean face, massage the face using soft circular motion for 2 to 3 minutes, leave it for 15 minutes and wash off with water.
Almonds and Egg Face Pack
Almonds works wonders for sensitive skin, Being rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, it prevents skin damage caused by free radicals, soothes inflammation and heals blemishes and skin irritation. Egg supplies the skin with necessary nutrients to maintain its optimum health. Grind 5 to 8 almonds and add a beaten egg to it, mix it well and spread the pack on clean skin evenly. Wait for 20 minutes and wash off with cold water.
Note: After removing a face-pack, you should never use soap or face wash until 4 hours. If used, you might not see a big difference in your skin.
Apart from these face packs, you should also maintain a few habits like:
- Keep your hair clean
- Go for facial at least once in a month
- Apply sunscreen with SPF 50 before going out
- Habituate drinking 7 to 8 glasses of water per day
- Follow a routine of juicing for healthy skin
I hope these face packs for healthy skin have helped you in getting a neat and clear skin. If you have any queries on these face packs, please leave your comment below. Please share the post if you liked it
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