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NATURAL FACE PACK FOR SUMMER

Summer can make our face look very dull, itchy and oily. Thanks to the sun that tans and the greasy air. Also, as we sweat a lot and most often forget to keep ourselves properly hydrated, summer time actually becomes a
skin
problem time for most of us. Going for a facial every time you feel your face needs a treatment will not only cost you a leg and an arm but it is also not a very healthy practice as the salons use nothing but chemical products. So, here we list ten homemade packs which you can easily make and keep your skin nourished and hydrated.

1. Mint and turmeric face pack

Only the idea of a mint face pack can make you feel fresh in the scorching heat. Just grind a handful of mint leaves and add a dash of turmeric powder to it. Mix a few drops of lukewarm or cold water, whichever your skin prefers and apply the paste on your skin. Leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it off.

2. Cucumber and sugar face pack

We are sure you have not heard about this one. Just add a dash of sugar in mashed cucumber slices. Refrigerate them for some time. Once it is cool, apply the paste on your face. It will make your skin glow suddenly as it soothes and hydrates it well.

3. Lemon and honey face pack
lemon juice shutt

Another of the minty, lemony packs the idea of which only makes you feel rejuvenated. This will particularly help you ward off greasy skin. For this one, mix equal parts of lemon juice and honey, most suitable will be a tablespoon of each, with an egg white and mix them thoroughly. Keep it on your face with 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it away with water.

4. Curd and gram flour face pack

This one is for those whose skin is more prone to tanning and who would like to get rid of their Goa tan. Curd and gram flour both are very good for whitening the sun damaged skin and recovering its essential glow. Mix both of them in roughly equal parts. Apply to your face or wherever you would like to de-tan, including your arms or legs. Let the pack dry. Once dry, rinse it away with lukewarm water.
5. Strawberry and lemon face pack

Love the smell of strawberries? Here’s the face pack for you. It will work wonders for an oily and dull skin. Mash a few strawberries in a bowl and add a table spoon of yogurt, a few drops of lemon juice and honey to it. Apply the paste on your face for 10 to 15 minutes or till it dries. Wash it with water.

6. Egg and honey mask

Egg has many, many nutrients which are really good for not only our health or hair but our skin as well. For the skin egg mask, add one egg white along with a tablespoon of lemon juice in a bowl. Mix them well and apply the paste to your face. Keep it on for 15 to 20 minutes and was it away with lukewarm water. This will help keep your skin tight, oil free and glowing.

7. Banana face mask

Most of the people are complaining about an oily skin in summer but let’s say you are the odd one out and still have a skin that has dry patches, then you need this face mask. Mash half a banana and add one tablespoon of honey and one and a half tablespoon of sour cream. Apply it evenly on your skin and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water. Your skin will become much smoother and hydrated.

8. Sandalwood and rosewater pack
rose water

If you have a problem of sweating a lot and forgetting to sip on water, here’s what your skin needs. Mix sandalwood with rose water and apply on your skin once every week. This will soothe your skin and will also help in de-tanning.

9. Tomato pulp face pack

If you have a skin that is tanned as well as oily, here’s your stone to hit both of them together. Get tomato pulp from a tomato and add in it a drop of honey. Apply the paste wherever you want to de-tan and leave for about 15 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
10. Milk and honey pack

For this one, either take milk powder or simply take milk and add a few drops of honey to it. Apply the mixture on your face and let it stay on for 10 to 15 minutes. It will moisturize your skin and soften it.

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