Summers are finally here and this time the heat is unbearable. The temperature is rising day by day leaving your skin sunburned, tanned and damaged by the end of the season, if proper care is not taken.
Summer brings many skin problems like sunburn, tanning, acne, pimples and oily skin dirt. To reduce the impact of summer on our delicate skin it’s very essential that we take care of our skin by using homemade face packs to remove dead skin cells. Today I will be sharing some tried-and-tested face packs that will enhance glow of your skin. These packs will also soothe your face as they are specially customized for summer. 🙂
Neem (Indian Lilac) and Multani Mitti Face Pack – Oily skin:
This face mask is suitable for people with combination to oily skin type. All you need to do is, mix 2 tbsp of multani mitti (fuller’s earth) along with 1 tbsp of neem powder with the help of rose water. Use rose water accordingly and the paste should be neither too thick nor too thin. Keep this mask for 15-20 minutes and wash off with plain water.
Multani mitti reduces acne problem and will also soothe your facial skin. Neem powder will control oil secretion from your face which is quite common in summers.
Clay and Honey Face Pack – Dry skin:
If you have dry skin then you can make clay face pack in summer to form an effective pack for dry skin. Mix 1tbsp white clay along with 1tbsp honey. You can also add 3-4 drops of glycerin in the mixture. Mix it well and then apply on face. Keep this paste for at least 15 minutes even more if you want and then rinse it off with cold plain water.
This pack will not only give you radiant skin but it will also soothe your skin and will also moisturize your dry skin.
More: 20 best sunburn home remedies to try this summer.
Egg white, Lemon and honey Face Pack – Suntan Remedy:
Tanning is a very common problem during summer. You can easily make a face pack at home to reduce tanning. Mix 1 egg white and 1 tbsp honey with 1tbsp lemon juice. Keep this pack for about 25 minutes and then rinse it off.
Egg white will tighten and brighten your skin tone. Whereas Lemon juice will reduce tan and will also lighten your skin tone. Honey will moisturize your skin as lemon tends to dry out skin. You can use this pack twice a week to see immediate results.
Gram Flour, Tomato juice and Lemon Pack – Suntan Body Mask:
If you are not comfortable using egg white on face then you can make this face/ body mask to reduce sun-tan. Take 2tbsp of gram flour (also known as besan) and mix it with 1 tbsp of tomato and lemon juice each. Mix it well and then apply on clean face. Keep this mixture for 30 minutes before washing.
All the three ingredients used in this face pack are known as lightening skin agents. You will see instant reduction in sun tan. Apply this pack 3-4 times a week to reduce tan completely.
The face packs are effective and the ingredients used are easily available in your kitchen. Don’t let this summer affect your delicate skin. Take care !!