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HOMEMADE FACE PACKS ;)

Watermelon face pack

This soothing fruit is for your skin as well as your taste buds. Indulge in this tasty and hydrating fruit this summer but as a face pack. Besides, it will also help to clear your skin, by removing blemishes and acts as a toner.

Ingredients:

2 tblsp cucumber juice

2 tblsp watermelon juice

1 tsp yoghurt

1 tsp milk powder

Method:

1. Mix all the above intergradient's and apply on your face for about fifteen minutes.

2. Wash it off thoroughly with cold water.

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Pumpkin mask

Pumpkin is loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants. Use this mask to brighten, calm your breakouts and to soften the appearance of fine lines and sun damage.

Ingredients

1½ cup fresh pumpkin pulp

2 eggs

2 teaspoon almond milk

1 teaspoon honey (for dry skin)

2 teaspoon apple cider or cranberry juice (for oily skin)

Method:

1. Puree the fresh pumpkin pulp into a thick paste. Add the egg to it.

2. If your skin is dry, stir in a splash of omega-rich almond milk and the honey.

3. For oilier complexions, instead stir in apple cider vinegar or cranberry juice.

4. Mix well. Apply the mask, leaving it on for 15-20 minutes, depending on your skin sensitivity.

5. Rinse with cool water and moisturize as usual.

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Aloe gel pack

Aloe Vera has great soothing properties but this mask may irritate sensitive skin so test it on arm before trying it on your face.

Ingredients:

Aloe Vera juice

Method:

1. Extract fresh aloe vera from a juicy leaf and apply to the face.

2. Leave on for fifteen minutes and then splash face with cold water.

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Sandalwood magic

Sandalwood has great soothing properties and it also helps to get rid of blemishes and tans.

Ingredients:

Sandalwood powder

Rose water

Method:

1. Take some Sandalwood powder and make a thin paste with rose water.

2. At bed time wash your faces with lukewarm water. Apply this paste on face and leave for overnight. Wash in the morning with lukewarm water.

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Mango pack

This summer fruit is a delight as it protects your skin from sun damage.

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons mango

pulp

One teaspoon sandalwood powder

One teaspoon of honey

One tablespoon yoghurt

Some turmeric

Method:

1. Apply two tablespoons mango pulp, one tea spoon of sandalwood powder, one teaspoon of honey, one tablespoon of yogurt, and some turmeric powder on your face right after.

2. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off thoroughly.

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Kiwi face pack

To get rid of the tanned look this face pack is ideal.

Ingredients:

Paste of soaked almonds

Half cup besan

Few tablespoons of milk

Two slices of kiwi

Method:

1. Make a paste of a handful of almonds that have been soaked overnight. Add this paste to half a cup of besan or gram flour.

2. Add a few tablespoons of milk and mix to get smooth consistency.

3. Apply some of the mixture on your face and gently scrub your face. Spread

remaining pack over the face.

4. Place two slices of kiwi

over your closed eyelids, leave aside for 15 minutes. Wash off with water.

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Milk powder face pack

This pack will ensure that you get a soft and moisturized look for the summer

Ingredients:-

Two teaspoons milk powder

Two tablespoons honey

Method:

1. Mix two teaspoons of milk powder with two tablespoons of honey.

2. Apply on your face to fight dryness for 15 minutes and then wash it with cold water.

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Lemon face pack

This pack will help to tighten your skin and make it smooth and glowing.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 egg white

Method:

1. Mix a tbsp. of honey, lemon juice and one egg white to prepare this pack.

2. Apply it on the face with your fingertips.

3. Do not wash for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water and pat dry with a towel.