In India, winter is the right season for doing your favourite activities like traveling, enjoying seasonal delicacies, and enjoying parties and weddings. Nevertheless, winter is also the season when your skin becomes dry due to cold and dry weather conditions. It can lead to dry skin issues making your skin look dull. Try out the 5 winter special homemade face packs that are packed with nourishing ingredients to add that extra glow to your skin.
Honey and Egg pack for dry skin
Honey is a natural moisturizer whereas egg yolk gives that extra shine to your skin. For dry skin, mix the yolk of an egg, half a teaspoon of honey, and one teaspoon of milk powder in a small bowl. Make this into an even paste and apply it on the face. Leave it till the pack dries or at least for 20 minutes and clean with lukewarm plain water.
Curd and honey pack for acne-prone and oily skin
Honey is good for both dry and oily skin. It is a very good cleansing agent. When mixed with the white of an egg it clears all the excess acne-causing oil and gives you clear, acne-free skin. For better results, mix half a teaspoon of honey, one teaspoon of curd, and the white of an egg into Multani Mitti. Adjust the consistency of Multani Mitti in such a way that is not runny but can be easily applied on the face. Clean the face after the pack dries completely with plain water.
Make nourishing packs with Papaya and Avocado
Fruits are great as nourishing and cleaning agents. While papaya softens the dead cells and plays an important role in their removal, avocado can give more suppleness to your facial skin. For clean and glowing skin apply ripe papaya pulp directly on the face. Leave it for 10 to 12 minutes and wash it with plain water.
You can prepare a face pack by mixing one ripe avocado, one teaspoon of curd, coconut oil, and honey each and apply it on the face for soft and fresh skin.
Orange face masks for clean skin
Oranges are known for their great cleansing properties. Both orange juices, as well as peel powder, are largely used in herbal cosmetics for hair and face packs. During winter skin gets dull and rough. To make it supple and soft mix one tablespoon of aloe vera gel in one teaspoon of curd and orange peel powder each and apply it on the face. Keep this pack for 30 minutes for better results.
You can mix honey and orange juice in equal quantities and apply them on the face directly for bright and sparkling skin.
Nourishing carrot juice face pack
Carrot is rich in Vitamin A. For increasing the elasticity of your facial skin and giving it a brighter look grate a carrot, squeeze the juice, and apply it directly on the face. Wash with plain water after drying.