10 Most Effective Face Packs To Get The Glowing Skin From Within!

By- Tanya Sagar

Having a flawless skin is everyone’s dream. Due excessive pollution and hectic lifestyle, people have lost that charm and glow on their face. Also, people are using chemically treated products which are very harsh on the skin. To get rid of dark patches, tanning and pimples you go to parlors and spend lots of money on expensive treatments and still do not get the desired results. But you need not worry; we have very cheap and easy natural remedies to get a glowing and flawless skin. Homemade packs are made up of natural ingredients and have a tendency to improve your skin condition naturally.

1. Turmeric and Gram Flour

Turmeric has the innumerable number of benefits for the skin. It is very effective for treating acne due to its antibacterial properties. It also helps to fight inflammation. Turmeric, when mixed with gram flour, reduces the oil secretion by sebaceous glands. This pack is also used in Haldi ceremony during Indian marriages.

2. Milk, Lemon juice, and Honey face pack

Honey is full of antioxidants which give a glowing and moisturizing skin. It also helps in fighting acne. Milk and honey, when mixed together and applied on the face, can give a fair and flawless skin. Lemon has de-tan properties which can reduce dark patches. All you need is to mix one tablespoon of milk with one tablespoon of honey and lemon juice. Stir it well and apply this paste on your face. Leave this mixture for 15 minutes and rinse off with cold water. Repeat it twice a week to see the desired results.

3. Potato pulp and lemon

Potato juice and lemon both have a property to reduce dark patches. It also helps in removing excess oil from the skin.  Potato can be used to lighten the dark circles under your eyes. Lemon is rich in Vitamin C and can remove hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It also acts as a natural bleaching agent. Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice with potato pulp and apply it on your skin. Rinse it after 15 minutes.

4. Yogurt and oats

This is the best skin whitening pack. It can remove tanning, pigmentation and dark spots. Oatmeal suits even the most sensitive skin because of its anti-inflammatory properties. It can yield in clear and clean skin. Yogurt has anti-aging properties and lactic acid helps dissolve dead skin, acne, and pimples. Whisk curd in a bowl and add oats to it. Mix it well and apply this mixture to your face and massage in circular motion. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse off with water. This pack can be used as a scrub.

5. Mint leaves face pack

Mint has a purifying property and refreshes your skin. Take some mint leaves and add a bit of water to it. Churn it in a mixer and apply this paste on your face. After it dries up, wash it with water. It will soothe your skin and reduce sunburns and tanning.

6. Fuller’s earth (Multani mitti) face pack

Multani mitti is a clay substance and is famous for its de-tan and healing property against blemishes. Multani mitti face pack has been famous since ages for glowing skin and silky hair. It also fights with oily skin and gives a soft and glowing skin. Multani mitti may be available in solid or powdered form. To make the pack, churn some multani mitti and mix it with rose water. Make a paste and apply this paste on your face. Once it dries up, rinse it with cold water.

7. Banana face pack

Banana has a lot of benefits for your skin especially its whitening effect. Mix a ripe yellow banana with honey and curd and stir it well. Keep it for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off with water. It is a very good way to brighten your skin and reduce tanning.

8. Strawberry and milk pack

Even strawberries can be used to make homemade face packs and reduce skin problems. They can be used for lightening the complexion and add a glow to the skin. Strawberries contain ellagic acid which is very effective in removing acne and blemishes. To make the mask, mash to strawberries and add milk to it to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your face for 20 minutes and rinse off with water.

9. Sandalwood and rose water pack

Sandalwood also is known as Chandan is very famous for giving a glowing and fair skin. It helps in skin whitening and absorbs excess oil present on your skin. Mix sandalwood powder with rose water and make a paste. Apply it thoroughly and let it dry. Rinse it with cold water and see instant results.

10. Sweet almond oil

Take 4-5 almonds and soak them in water overnight. Grind them to make a paste and mix it with buttermilk or malai and apply in on your skin like a scrub. Rinse it off with plain water. Another easy way is to buy sweet almond oil from the market, heat it and massage it on your face for 10-12 minutes every day. Almonds are rich in vitamins and antioxidants and can do wonders for your skin.