Homemade facepacks for glowing skin  

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Homemade facepacks for  glowing skin :

Gram flour facepack :

Gram flour (besan) – 1 tbsp, lime juice – 1 tsp, turmeric powder – 1 tsp and rose water. Mix all these ingredients well and apply this paste on your face and neck and let it dry wash it off cold water. This makes your skin smooth,silky and glowing.

Banana facepack :

Mash a banana – ,1 add egg white – 1 and yogurt  - 1 tbsp mix these well.  Apply on your face leave it for 15 min and wash it off with cold water. This makes skin glowing and smooth.

Honey and tomato facepack :
 Mash tomato -1, honey – 2 tbp and lemon juice – 1 tsp, blend these ingredients together. Apply on your face leave it 15 min and wash it off with cold water.

Sandalwood powder facepack :

Make a smooth and thick paste of sandalwood powder amd rose water. Wash your face with luke warm water, pat dry and apply this paste on face and neck. Leave it for 15 min an wash it off. It makes your skin clean aand smooth.

Carrot juice and honey facepack :

Mix fresh carrot juice – 2 tbs and honey 1 tbsp. Apply this on face,  leave it for 10 min and wash it off with lukewarm water. This facepack is good for dry skin.

Homemade fackpack for oily skin :

Make a thick paste of Multani mitti(fuller’s earth)  - 2tsp and rose water. Apply this on your face,leave it foe 15-20 min and wash it off with water. This will make your skin oil free and glowing.

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Home remedies for blackheads and whiteheads  

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Home remedies for blackheads and whiteheads :





Home remedy – 1 : Mix aotmeal powder with rose water, make a paste and apply this on problem areas with your fingertips leave it for 15 min and rinse your face with cold water.

Home remedy – 2 : Soak raw rice in milk for  5 - 6 hours  and grind this into a paste. Apply this paste on problem areas. Srub it gently and wash your face.

Home remedy – 3 : Take cinamom powder -1/2 tsp and 1 tsp honey  in a bowl, mix this well into paste.Apply  this on affected areas. Leave it for 5 to 10 min and wash off with luke warm water.

Home remedy – 4 : Take green tea powder – 1 tsp and add little water to it, mix it well make a paste. Apply this on affected areas, scrub it gently and wash it off.


Home remedy – 5 : Take oatmeal – 2 tbp, add yogurt 3 tbsp ,lemon juice – 1tbsp and olive oil – 1 tsp mix well and  make a paste apply this on effectec areas leave it for 5 to 10 min and rinse it off with cold water.

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Home remedies to lighten elbows & knees  

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Home remedies to lighten elbows & knees :


Home remedy – 1 : Heavy cream or (milk with a high fat content boil it till it becomes very thick). To this mix turmeric powder – ½ tsp, gram flour (besan) – ½ cup, mix these ingredients well into paste & massage it on your elbows & knees in circular motion gently & wash it off with water.

Home remedy – 2 : Make a paste of milk & baking soda. Apply it on your elbows & knees, gently scrub it in circular motion. Do this till you notice your skin is lighter.

Home remedy – 3 : Make a paste of lemon juice and yogurt. Apply this on elbows and knees, leave it for 15-20 minutes to dry. Then wash it off with water.

Home remedy – 4 : Make a paste of almond powder and yogurt. Apply it on your elbows & knees, gently scrub it in circular motion. Do this till you notice your skin is lighter. Almond powder will gently exfoliate and yogurt will naturally clean your elbows and knees, leaving them fair and soft.

Home remedy – 5 : Make a paste of curd & gram flour. Apply this on elbows and knees, gently massage for 10 minutes in circular motion . Then wash it off with water. Gram flour works as a natural skin scrub, softener and tan remover. Gram flour with yogurt is a very old method for fair and glowing skin.
Home remedy – 6 : Squeeze a lemon, add little salt to it. Mix it well & apply this on elbows and knees, gently massage for 5 minutes in circular motion . Then wash it off with water. Lemon & salt is a great way to exfoliate your darkened elbows and knees.

Home remedy – 7: Mix lemon juice – 1 tbsp & honey – 1tbsp, apply this on elbows and kness, gently massage for 10 minutes in circular motion . Wash it off with water.Initially do this everyday. After your skin tone gets lighter do this once in a week.

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Natural home remedies for lightening of dark underarms  

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Natural home remedies for lightening of dark underarms :





Home remedy - 1 : Take a potato slice & rub it on your underarms for 10 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water or grate & squeeze potato juice apply this on your underarms, massage gently for 10 minutes & wash it with water.

Home remedy - 2 :Add sandalwood powder & rose water, mix it well & make a paste. Apply this on your underarms & leave it for 15-20 minutes & wash it off with water.

Home remedy - 3 :Take gram flour/besan, turmeric powder, yogurt and lemon, mix all these ingredients & make a thick paste. Apply this paste to underarms daily, leave it for 15-20 minutes & wash it off with water.

Home remedy - 4 :Take milk - 2 tbsp, curd - 1 tbsp & gram flour/besan – 1 tbsp, mix these ingredients well & apply the paste to your underarms. Leave it for 15 minutes & wash it off with water.

Home remedy - 5 : Make a paste of Gram flour – 1 tsp, sandalwood powder – 1tsp, Lime- 1 tsp, milk – 1 tsp and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply this paste on on armpits & leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it off with water.

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Natural home remedies for eye bags or puffiness around the eyes  

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Natural home remedies for eye bags or puffiness around the eyes : 





Eye soother remedy - 1 : Take 2 egg whites in a bowl, beat them till they become stiff. Apply this gently under the eyes & leave it to dry for 15 min. Place a soft cloth soaked in warm water on the eyes to re-hydrate the dried egg white. Now rinse gently with warm water. Use this remedy once in three days. Egg whites reduces puffiness & swelling. It improves blood circulation around the eyes & also makes skin smooth & firm.

Eye soother - 2 : Take ice cold water in a cup.Dip two tea bags in it and take them out.Squeeze the tea bags.Lie down and close your eyes.Place the two chilled tea bags on your eyes. You can use black tea, chamomile or green tea bags. The caffeine tea helps constrict blood vessels to reduce swelling around eyes while the anti-irritants in herbal teas reduce redness and inflammation.Let the tea bags sit on your eyes for the time they attain normal temperature.Dip them again in the cold water and repeat the steps.Do for as long as you can not exceeding half an hour.Your eyes would get relaxed and rejuvenated and the eye bags will get diminished due to the natural anti-inflammatory properties of the tea.

Eye soother - 3 : Cut a potato in round slices and place two slices on both of your eyes. Leave them for 15-20 minutes and wash with cold water or Peel and grate two potatoes and squeeze to get potato juice. Dip two cotton balls in this juice and keep them on eyes for 20-25 minutes. Remove and wash off with cold water.

Eye soother - 4 : Take chilled cucumber cut it into roundels. Take two slices & Now place these cucumber slices on your eyes and relax. Let them be there for the time till they get warmed. Now take two slice out of the fridge and repeat. The astringent properties of cucumber makes your blood vessels constrict to diminish the eye bags.

Tips to avoid puffiness of eyes : Sleep atleast for 7-8 hrs every night. Don 't over stress yourself. Reduce the amount of salt in your diet. Drink lots of water & green tea. Don't vigorously rub your eyeballs in the morning. Avoid touching them throughout the day.

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Home remedies for clearing skin blemishes  

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Home remedies for clearing skin blemishes :

 Home remedy -1 : Take 1 tsp peeled & crushed almonds (almonds soaked in water overnight) add 1/2 tsp milk, mix it well apply this mixture on blemishes, leave it overnight & wash it off next morning. repeat this for two weeks.

 Home remedy - 2 : Rub potato slice on blemishes for 10 min, do this 2-3 times a day.

 Home remedy - 3 : Crush some mint leaves into fine paste, apply on blemishes & leave it for 20 min, wash it with cold water.

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Monsoon skin care for all skin types  

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Monsoon skin care for all skin types:

DRY SKIN : people experience dry skin in monsoon due to dehydration and lack of vitamins..
make your own toner at home by mixing few drops of honey and two tablespoons of milk..it not only tones but hydrates the skin
2: you can also apply glycerin and rosewater mixture to keep skin soft

HOME MADE FACE PACK : blend two tablespoons of pomegranate seeds and one cup of raw oat meal powder....pour in a bowl and add two tablespoons of honey and buttermilk...apply it on face and leave it for few minutes then rinse and wash with cool water...

TIP: Never leave home without applying sunscreen lotion

OILY SKIN : people experience oily skin due to excess oil secretions
An oily controlling deep cleanser that cleans the pores and controls the oil...
2 : use alcohol free cleanser to maintain pH balance of your skin

HOME MADE FACE PACK : take two tablespoons of papaya pulp and one tablespoon of curd 30 gm of aloe vera gel...and add few drops of lavender oil and mix it well...and apply it on skin and leave it for few minutes and wash it with warm water...

TIP: 1: avoid cleansing creams...
2: limit washing to 2 or 3 times daily..as excess washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil..
3:scrub your face on regular basis.. it helps to unclog pores and remove dead cells from skin..

COMBINATION SKIN : This skin is combination of dry and oily skin with oily T- portion especially at nose and cheeks usually normal and dry
Anti bacterial cleanser is best type for this skin type.. For toning add 2 drops of lemon juice to cold water...lemon is not only refreshing but also acts as deep cleanser..

HOME MADE FACE PACK..A strawberry face pack is perfect for this ..blend half a cup of fresh strawberries with one cup of fresh yogurt and one and half tablespoon of honey..apply and leave it for few minutes and wash with cool water...

TIP:Monsoon aggravates problem of dandruff which can lead to hair loss ,breakouts and acne...so its important to keep your hair clean
2:dry area requires gentle cleansing and regular moisturizing..the oily part to b deeply cleansed and toned with regular scrubbing...

NORMAL SKIN : people of this skin should be cautious about greasiness, dirt...although there are no major problems with this skin type ..wash your face with atleast twice a day with anti bacterial face wash..it cleanses and moisturizes the skin..

HOME MADE REMEDY : Mash an apple,add one tablespoon of sugar,add half cup milk,blend it well...add few drops of chamomile oil..apply the paste and leave it for 15 mins..it not only hydrates but deeply nourishes the skin...

TIP: IT is advised to add vitamin c to your diet as there are more chances of skin infection in monsoon..

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Natural homemade body scrub  

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Natural homemade body scrub : 

 Periodic exfoliation can remove dead skin cell deposits. it helps in avoiding whiteheads, black heads & acne, uneven skin tone, rough texture of skin & dehydration.

 Body scrub remedy - 1 : Take 1 cup of sugar, add 3 tbsps of coconut oil, 4 tbsps of pineapple juice & 1 tbsp spoon of honey mix it well & apply it to your skin especially on dry ares & elbows,knee & ankles , massage gently in anti-clock wise direction. once done wash it off with lukewarm water.

Body scrub remedy - 2 : Take 1 cup of sea salt, add a pinch of cinnamon powder, 4 tbsps almond oil or olive oil, mix it well & rub this mixture on all areas of your skin which need exfoliation. wash it off with lukewarm water.

Note : since there is salt in home scrub remedy - 2 avoid using it on open wounds & scratches on your skin. before applying any scrub clean your skin with water & pat dry or you can even take a hot shower or steam bath to open pores. do not exfoliate more than 2-3 times a month.

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Home remedies to remove skin tan  

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Home remedies to remove skin tan : 

 Home remedy - 1: Take a 1 cup of tomato puree & add 4 tbsps of lemon juice, mix it well & apply it on tanned skin. leave it for 20 min & wash it of with cold water. repeat this for 15 to 20 days regularly.

 Home remedy - 2 : Take 6 tbsps of lemon & add 2 tsps of turmeric powder, mix it well & apply it on tanned skin leave it for 30 min & wash it off with normal water.

 Home remedy - 3 : Rub a potato slice on the tanned skin & leave it for 5 min & wash it with water.

 Try to avoid excessive exposure to sun, it can be too harmful- it causes sunburn, skin cancers & weak immune system.

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Natural remedies for dry skin  

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Follow these simple home remedies to treat dry flaky skin & get glowing & healthy skin : 

 Home remedy - 1 : Mash 2 bananas, add 2 tsp of honey mix it well & apply it on dry skin. leave it for 15 to 20 min & wash it with warm water.

 Home remedy - 2 : Take 2 tbsps of barley flour/jawar ka atta, turmeric powder - 1 tsp, 2 tsps mustard oil & little water, mix well to make a paste. apply this paste on your face & body, leave it for 10 min & allow it to dry. scrub the paste off with your palm before taking bath(take bath with lukewarm water).

Home remedy - 3 : Beat an egg yolk & beat it lightly & apply it on dry skin, leave it for 20 min & wash it off with water.

Drinking 8 - 10 glasses of water everyday will help you to keep your skin hydrated & use moisturizer regularly.

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Home remedies to get rid of dark circle  

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Home remedies to get rid of dark circle : 



Causes : Lack of sleep, unhealthy diet, excessive stress etc.

 Home remedy - 1 : Take a finely chopped tomato & extract its juice ,to this juice add 1/2 tsp of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder & add a 2 tsp gram flour or besan mix it well, apply this paste on dark circles. leave it for 15 min & wash it with water.

Home remedy - 2 : Make a paste few fresh mint leaves & add 1 tsp lemon juice to it, mix it well & apply this on dark circles , leave it for 15 min & wash it off with water.

Home remedy - 3 : make a paste of 1 cucumber with seeds & paste of 1 potato mix it well & extract the juice. keep it in fridge & let it chill. dip cotton pads in the chilled juice & place them on your eyelids covering the dark circles. leave it for 15 to 20 min & wash it off gently with water.

To avoid dark circles drink a lot of water, take healthy diet & avoid smoking & consumption of alcohol.

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Home remedies for dark lips to rosy pink lips  

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Home remedies for dark lips to rosy pink lips :



Causes : excessive tea or coffee consumption, excessive smoking,
exposure to sun, lack of moisturization, wrong make-up or harsh chemicals etc

 Symtoms : darkness & dryness of lips. 

Home remedy -1 : Take 1 tsp of almond oil & 1 tsp of honey mix it well, gently massage this mixture on your lips & leave it for 30 min & wash it off with normal water. repeat this remedy twice a day.

Home remedy - 2 : Crush few fresh rose petals to make a paste, add 1 tsp milk cream or malai & 1tsp honey mix it well . apply this paste on your lips & leave it for 15 to 20 min. wash it off with milk & then water.

Home remedy - 3 : Take pinch of turmeric powder & add 1 tsp of lemon juice. apply this paste on your lips & leave it for 10 min wash it off water.
Use these home remedies to get rosy pink lips. avoid lipsticks & lips glosses which have harsh chemicals, remove make-up before sleeping .

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