With a lot to do in a day, shuttling between house and office, taking care of family and household chores, women hardly have the time to take care of their skin. And when you look into the mirror, the dullness, dark circles, wrinkles on your skin would make you wonder how to get rid of these in minutes. For those who are running out of time and looking for some quick methods to freshen up your face before attending a party or a wedding, here are some quick-fix methods for a fresh face-
1) Dosa Batter
Not many know the wonders of rice batter. After a tiring day, you need not go to a parlor to rejuvenate your skin, the leftover dosa batter in the kitchen will do the magic for you. Apply the rice batter on your cleansed face and sit for 15 – 20 minutes before you wash it.
How does this work? The para-aminobenzoic acid in rice batter works as a perfect sun protection ingredient thereby protecting your skin from suntans.
2) Baking Soda
Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with two teaspoons of coconut oil into a paste and apply it as a mask. Massage in circular motion for 2 – 3 minutes and leave it for 5 minutes on your face before you rinse off with water.
How does this work? Baking soda helps in maintaining the pH levels in your skin and fights dead skin cells. Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer.
Note: Try a patch test before you apply it on your skin.
3) Steam
Another simple way to a brighter face is steam therapy. Just boil water in a bowl, dampen a towel and cover your face with the towel. Allow the steam to cover your face entirely for 5 minutes. Wash off with cold water to see clearer and brighter skin.
How does this work? Steam usually opens the pores that are clogged and lets all the impurities out. Washing with a cold water later will help in closing these pores.
4) Milk Cream
Clotted milk cream might not be liked by many but this effective ingredient in your kitchen can help you get the look you desire. Just take a spoon of milk cream that is cold enough and gently massage over your skin for a few minutes before you wash it off.
How does this work? Milk has a lot of nourishing properties. It makes your skin glow and feel soft in just a few minutes.
5) Oil Massage
Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 2 teaspoons of castor oil. Pour the oil mixture in your palm and apply gently over your face and massage in circular motion for 2-3 minutes. Allow the oil to rest deeply on your skin. Rinse off with water after 5-10 minutes. Or you can also steam in order to open the clogged pores.
How does this work? Castor oil massage will remove the impurities on your skin and olive oil acts as a moisturizer.
6) Honey, Lemon and Brown Sugar
Mix one teaspoon of lemon juice with 1 tablespoon each of honey and brown sugar. This scrub works wonders on your skin very quickly to make you look fresh. Apply the scrub and gently massage for 2-3 minutes. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before you wash off and there you go with a fresh and bright face!
How does this work? Lemon helps in removing dead cells and honey is a humectant naturally helping in repairing damaged skin cells.
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