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Face Masks

Home remedies

Ayurveda recommends a number of herbs which can be used to make natural face packs. Take water in a wide mouthed vessel to which the powders of all the herbs have been added. Allow the mixture to boil till the initial volume of water is reduced to half. Filter the contents through a double muslin cloth or a cheese cloth to obtain a clear liquid.

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Ayurvedic ingredients

Ingredients for Face Masks

Indian Gooseberry

Amla juice is helpful in relieving constipation in piles. Also, it helps in regulating bowel movements and cures chronic constipation.

Cherubic Myrobalan Fruit Rind

Terminalia chebula is a tree in the Combretaceae family, found wild in the forests of India and surrounding countries at high altitudes, that produces a fruit known as a myrobalan.

Bentonite Clay

Mix bentonite clay powder with water to make a thick paste. Apply to the areas of skin that are prone to oil or acne. Leave the mask on for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Repeat two or three times per week.

DRY FACE

Method of preparation

Mix the herbalised Bentonite clay, add  honey and Aloe Vera gel well.

To this, add the rose water and mix well. Add water in small volumes, blending the contents well, to form a soft semi-solid paste.

Then add the perfuming oil and blend it well.

Usage

Use plain water to wash your face. Dry it with a soft towel.

Uniformly apply a little oil over your face. Don't massage it.

Evenly spread a little quantity of the paste over your face. Carefully avoid its contact with your eyes, lips and the inner parts of your nostrils.

Allow it to dry (approx. 5-15 minutes).

On drying it will act on your skin for 30 minutes.(The face mask has been in contact with your skin for 45 minutes in all.)

Gently peel off the mask rubbing it, with your fingers. If it is stuck to your face, apply a little oil to your fingers to make the peeling process more comfortable. Know more  homemade skin care tips at our blog.

OILY FACE

Method of preparation

Blend all the solid ingredients.

Add honey and mix well.

Add small volumes of water while blending the contents into a soft, semi-solid paste. Add perfuming oil and blend well.

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BLEMISHES

Method of preparation

Blend all the solid ingredients.

Add yoghurt/curd and mix well.

Add small volumes of water while blending the contents into a soft, semi-solid paste. Add perfuming oil and blend well.

ACNE

Method of preparation

Blend all the solid ingredients. 

Add rose water and mix well.

Add small volumes of water while blending the contents into a soft, semi-solid paste. Add perfuming oil and blend well.