Lemon juice to reduce age spots
The vitamin C present in lemons is a strong antioxidant.
Besides, its bleaching action works wonders on age spots and freckles.
Just squeeze out the juice from a lemon, apply and leave on your skin for about 15 minutes every day
and then rinse with plain water.
Coconut milk to moisturize dry skin
Coconut is a treasure-trove of vitamins and minerals;
it also has the ability to moisturize your skin and keep it soft, supple and radiantly young.
Grate raw coconut and squeeze the milk out of it. Apply this coconut milk onto your face;
stay for about 20 minutes and then rinse it out with warm water.
Papaya mask for skin firmness
You may know about papaya being good for the eyes because it has a lot of vitamin A;
the same reason ensures it has a strong antioxidant action and this makes it good for your skin, too.
Besides, the enzyme called papain in papaya can digest the dead cells on the surface of the skin and makes skin
more elastic and firm.
To make a papaya mask, cut a few pieces of a totally ripe papaya fruit and mash into a smooth paste.
Apply this on the face and after 15 minutes, wash away with warm water.
Rose water to tighten skin
Rose water is a cleanser and can help remove the dirt clogging the pores of the skin.
It also has an astringent action which means it tightens the skin; this helps it to give firmness and reduce the puffiness
under the eyes.
Mix 2 teaspoons of rose water with 3-4 drops of glycerine and half a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Apply this mixture to your face using cotton ball every night before you go to bed.
Cucumber and curd pack to rejuvenate skin and under-eye skin
Cucumber helps to reduce the puffiness and dark circles under the eyes;
besides it also has a soothing action that keeps skin healthy.
Curd contains lactic acid which has the property of exfoliating the dead cells of the skin and this helps to
rejuvenate the skin.
Prepare a face mask by mixing half-cup curd with two teaspoons of grated cucumber and apply this to the skin.
After 20 minutes, rinse with warm water. Using this face pack about twice a week for a few months will help keep
your skin healthy and young.
Egg White and Orange Instant Firming Mask
In a small bowl, combine the mixture of 1 egg white and 3 Tbsp of fresh orange juice.
Rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry.
Using a brush, apply a layer and then after 5 mins apply another layer.
Leave to dry completely. Remove the pack in an upward direction with a damp cotton pad.
Using this on a weekly basis, makes your skin look 10 years younger.
Vegetables, fruits, fish oils and nuts such as almond and walnut are valuable sources of antioxidants,
vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids and help to keep your skin young and healthy.
So make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet and use the right nutrients on your skin and you don’t ever need to worry about leeches and snails on your skin.
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