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Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion:
- Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps the skin healthy.
- Take 3 tbsp. (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt & 2 tsp. of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores
of skin. - Look Young: Make a paste of fresh methi leaves and apply on face and let it dry and wash of with plain water. Regular application of this paste makes one look years young and keeps wrinkles at bay for a longer period.
- Take 1 tbsp. of cabbage juice and mix a tsp. of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly on the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
- Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)
- Take 2 tbsp. of tomato juice and mix with one tsp of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
- Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.
- Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.
- Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.
- Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.
- Take mustard seeds. Clean them and grind. Make a paste either in milk or water. Daily use of this paste is good to give glow to the skin
- Mix water and vinegar in equal quantity. Apply it on your face with a cotton swab. If the skin is dry, use cold cream for a light massage
- Add a spoonful of olive oil to a bucket of water for your bath, this also gives a glow to the skin. If the skin is very dry, massage with warm olive oil fifteen minutes prior to bath.
- For dry skin, take a spoonful of almond oil, 5 spoonful of unboiled milk and a pinch of sugar. Mix and beat the mixture well, apply it on face with a cotton swab. Let it remain for fifteen minutes. Wash it off with tepid water.
- To access bindi easily, put them in a small photo album, like photographs. It will stick fast and can be located very easily.
- Dry lemon and orange peels till brittle. Powder them and sieve with a fine mesh. Rub teeth with powder and wash. This mixture acts as an excellent whitener for teeth, with continued use.
- For glowing skin mix turmeric and neem powder with coconut oil. Apply on your face for 10 min. and wash it. Done regularly, you will notice a glow on your face.
- A paste of fenugreek seed, chick-pea flour, mustard oil and turmeric when applied to the normal skin, makes the skin smooth and shiny.