Beauty therapist and naturopath Dr Nirmala Shetty reveals how to attain beautiful skin with products that are easily available in your kitchen.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you might have already started planning an outing and gifts. But more than that, the desire to look great for someone you love is what’s important. And just in case you are hard pressed for time or low on budget, that rules out a trip to the salon and spa, we suggest treating yourself at home. Not only will you save time but ensure you have used all natural products. Beauty therapist and naturopath Dr Nirmala Shetty reveals how to attain beautiful skin with products that are easily available in your kitchen.
1) Instant glow
Ingredients:
Oatmeal powder — 2tsp
Orange pulp — 2tsp
Tomato pulp — 2tsp
Cucumber pulp — 2tsp
Glycerine — 1tsp
Method:
Mix all and apply on face and neck . Wash after 5 mins with some cucumber juice and then chilled water.
2) For a dry skin:
Ingredients:
Papaya pulp — 4tsp
Almond oil — 1tsp
Coconut milk — 2tsp
Glycerine — 1tsp
Method:
Mix all and apply for 10 mins. Wash off with milk to which some more glycerin is added. Finally rinse with cold water.
3) For acne-prone skin:
Ingredients:
Tulsi( holy basil) paste — 2tsp
Sandalwood paste — 1tsp
Cucumber juice — 2tsp
Method:
Mix all and apply regularly and if possible twice daily.
4) For those with tanned skin:
Almond powder — 2tsp
Oatmeal powder — 2tsp
Curd — 2tsp
Lime — 2drops
Glycerin or honey — 1tsp
Star speak
Actor Mugdha Ghodse says, “For me, more than cosmetics I swear by my grandma’s skin tonic which is besan (gram flour) and curd scrub. Just mix besan to curd making a thick paste. Apply this for five minutes and scrub it off, rinsing the facewith cold water. You are sure to discover a glowing face.”
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