In these trying times when uncertainty and anxiety have shrouded each and every one of us, it quite understood that self-care has taken a backseat. This pandemic has made it difficult for employees to even are secure their jobs. With little or no access to beauty parlors and saloons, people have increasingly become ignorant of their skincare routine. A skincare routine might sound a lengthy process but it actually involves some of the most basic ingredients which can be easily found in one’s kitchen. DIY homemade face makes has immense beneficial qualities that help one have healthy and glowing skin. The secret to getting healthier and glowing skin is not a massive take. Sometimes, honey, cucumber, and grapes can do great wonders for our skin.

We will first be starting off with some homemade acne-fighting masks using ingredients that one can easily find in their kitchen.

1. Cucumber Face Mask- Research shows that cucumber has soothing qualities that help get rid of puffiness, dark circles as well swelling caused due to acne. Cucumber contains skin-soothing as well as hydrating benefits, so the inflammation caused on the skin due to acne can be cured. You all you need for this face mask is make a paste of one small cucumber and oatmeal. Further, mix this with 1 tsp of yogurt to make a fine paste. Apply on your face and leave it on for 30 minutes. 

2.  Honey Face mask– Honey is known to have quite many healing benefits. Research has also found that honey contains a few anti-bacterial properties which help to cure burns and inflammation caused due to acne. Before using this facemask, one should thoroughly wash their skin and apply honey directly onto the skin. Leave it on 25-30 minutes and wash it off.

3.  Turmeric Face mask– Known as haldi, it is can widely found in almost every Indian household. Turmeric has immense beneficial qualities such as anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and antioxidant properties. It has the essential properties to improve the extremities of skin conditions like acne. All you need to have to make this facemask is besan (gram flour), ghee/butter and haldi. Use enough water to make a fine paste of these three ingredients. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and see your skin go acne-free.  

4.  Baking soda and Coconut Oil face mask– Baking soda has some really good exfoliation qualities. It can be used to clean the kitchen, for cleansing your teeth and well as a natural exfoliator for your skin. The amount of soda makes sure to keep the pH of your skin balanced, thereby getting rid of acne.  To make this face mask, you will need one tsp of coconut oil and 1 tsp of baking soda. Make a smooth paste of these two ingredients and let it rest on your skin for 15 mins. Gently wash it off with cold water.

5.  Aloe vera and Tomato Juice– Aloe vera has immense beneficial qualities such as vitamins and antioxidants. It is known to have hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties which help to fight acne and get healthy-looking skin. All you need to do to make this homemade face mask is mix 2 tsp tomato juice with fresh aloe vera juice. Mix well to form a paste and leave it on your face for 15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm and for acne-free skin.

6.  Egg white and Papaya face mask– Both these ingredients possess immense benefits to your skin. Egg white is known to have astringent properties which helps tighten the skin and shrink pores. Research shows that papaya has lightening qualities which helps treat acne/blemishes as well as pigmentation. The three ingredients required to make this facemask are egg white, honey and papaya. In a bowl, add some mashed papaya into 1 whipped egg white. Add 1tsp honey and make a smooth paste. Apply the mixture and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off then lukewarm and see the difference.

7.  Tea-tree oil and Multani Mitti– Both are ingredients can be found widely in almost every Indian household for their anti-microbial and inflammatory properties. The soothing qualities in these two helps control sebum production and reduces acne. All you need to make this mask is 2-3 drops of tea-tree oil, 3 tbsp of clay and 2-3 tsp of water/rosewater to get the right consistency of the paste. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes until it dries up. Wash the pack off with lukewarm to get a glowing acne-free skin.

8.  Besan (Gram Flour), Turmeric, and Honey face mask– Besan is known to have qualities that reduce the oiliness of the skin and help control acne. Zinc, which is known to be found in besan helps cure the infections which lead to breakouts thereby causing acne on the skin. 2 tbsp besan mixed with 2 tbsp yogurt can work wonders for your skin. All you need to do is make a smooth paste of these two and leave it on your skin for 15 minutes. Gently wash it off with lukewarm water and see the difference.

We hope these homemade remedies cures acne and blemishes and helps you get the glowing skin you have also wanted to have!