Ancient Beauty Secrets: Home Remedies for Glowing Skin

Turmeric contains curcumin, which has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It destroys harmful free radicals, which damage the skin. It also increases the production of collagen which makes the skin soft and glowing. Gram flour cleanses the skin and brings glow to it.

Ingredients -

• 1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 4 teaspoons gram flour (also known as gram flour)

Method -

• Mix turmeric powder with gram flour or gram flour. Now add enough milk or water to make a paste.
• Now apply it on your face and neck.
• Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with plain water.
• Use this method once or twice a week.

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This recipe works best for dry and dull skin. Coconut oil keeps the skin hydrated and nourishes it with essential fatty acids. Its phenolic compounds contribute to its antioxidant properties and bring glow to the skin. The research paper available on the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) site also states that coconut oil is the best natural moisturizer.

Ingredients -

• Pure coconut oil

Method -

• Slightly warm the oil and apply it on the face and neck.
• Massage it for a few minutes in a circular motion.
• Leave the oil on overnight.
• You can add some sugar to this oil and use this scrub once or twice a week to remove dead skin.
• Massage with coconut oil every night before sleeping.

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Aloe vera gel is the perfect solution for skin problems. Its nourishing and therapeutic properties rejuvenate the skin to give it a natural glow.

Ingredients -

• 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
• A pinch of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon milk

Method -

• Mix all the ingredients. Apply this mixture evenly on the face and neck.
• Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
• Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.
• Use this face pack twice a week.

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Baking soda removes dead skin cells from the skin and also neutralizes the pH level of the skin. It softens the skin and also eliminates any kind of inflammation if present.

Ingredients -

1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp pure olive oil
1/2 tsp honey

Method -

• Mix all these ingredients in a bowl.
• Apply this mixture on the face and neck in a circular motion.
• Leave it on for 10 minutes.
• Now wash it off with cold water and soak the water with a towel. Then moisturize as usual.
• Be sure to apply this pack on the face once a week.

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Sugar particles help in getting rid of dead cells. Lemon is beneficial in cleaning, bleaching and removing tanning. It is considered the best home remedy for glowing skin.

Ingredients -

• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp sugar

Method -

• Mix the ingredients and apply this mixture on your face.
• Scrub in a circular motion and leave it on for 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with warm water to get glowing skin.
• Repeat this method twice a week.

Ripe papaya contains an enzyme called papain which works as an exfoliator. It gently removes dead cells from the face and makes the skin young. It also clears dirt and oil that causes acne and etc. on the face. Multani mitti absorbs excess oil from the skin and makes it soft and supple. Honey is a natural moisturizer and keeps the skin hydrated. It also reduces skin blemishes. This pack tightens the skin and brings glow.

Ingredients -

• Some pieces of ripe papaya
• 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder or multani mitti
• 1 teaspoon honey

Method -

• Take a ripe papaya and cut it into small pieces.
• Now add sandalwood powder or multani mitti and honey to it.
• Now mix both of these and make a paste.
• Apply it on your face and neck.
• Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
• Use this method once a week.

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Cucumber is cooling for the skin. It brings new life to dull skin. It also improves the complexion of the skin and also gives glow to the skin.

Ingredients -

• 1 small cucumber
• 2-3 teaspoons curd

Method -

• Grate the cucumber then add curd to it. Mix it.
• Apply this mixture on the face and neck.
• Leave it on for 5 minutes until it dries. Then wash it off with cold water.
• Keep repeating this process every three to four days.

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Honey has antimicrobial and moisturizing properties that make the skin soft and clean. It is rich in antioxidants that make the skin supple and healthy and bring radiance to the skin along with reducing blemishes.

Ingredients -

• Honey

Method -

• Use honey on clean and moist skin.
• Massage it for a few minutes and then leave it for another five minutes.
• Now wash the face with lukewarm water.
• Use it every other day.

Ubtan is basically a homemade face pack for healthy and glowing skin, which has been used for generations. The coarseness of lentils, rice, and oatmeal deeply cleanses the skin. As we know turmeric helps in removing blemishes and gives natural glow to the skin and almonds also nourish the skin along with essential oils.

Ingredients -

• 1 cup lentils or gram flour
• 1/4 cup raw rice
• 8-9 almonds
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• A pinch of turmeric
• Water or rose water

Method -

• Grind lentils, rice and almonds together or separately as per convenience.
• Add oatmeal and turmeric to this mixture.
• Make a smooth paste by adding enough water or rose water.
• Apply this paste evenly on the face and neck. You can also apply this pack all over the body.
• Now let this pack dry and then wash it off with normal water.
• Use this ubtan once in 7-10 days.

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Olive oil is an excellent moisturizer and also gives a natural glow to the skin. The flavonoids and polyphenols present in it protect the skin from free radicals and prevent damage. It repairs skin cells and makes it healthy and glowing.

Ingredients -

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• A small, soft towel
• Warm water

Method -

• Take some oil in your hand and apply it all over your face and neck with the tips of your fingers.
• Massage it in a circular motion for two to three minutes, especially on the cheeks, nose and forehead.
• Now dip the towel in hot water and squeeze it. Now keep it on your face for 30 to 40 seconds.
• Now dip the towel in hot water again and wipe off the oil with it.
• If necessary, use a paper towel as well.
• Repeat this method every day before sleeping.

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Green tea leaves contain flavonoids, which maintain collagen production in the skin. It brings elasticity, glows to the skin and reduces the signs of aging.

Ingredients -

• 1 teaspoon green tea leaves
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cream

Method -

• Boil green tea leaves in a pan. When they start leaving color, turn off the gas. Cool it and take out two teaspoons of this green tea water in a bowl.
• Now mix brown sugar and cream well in it.
• Now apply it all over the face in a circular motion.
• Then wash it off with cold water after 10 minutes.
• Try this method once or twice a week.

Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D etc. are present in cod liver oil. These provide nutrition to the skin and repair damaged cells, which makes the skin glow.

Ingredients -

• Cod liver oil capsules

Method -

• Take out the oil from the capsule and apply it on the face and neck.
• Massage for a minute or two then leave it on for about 10 minutes.
• Now wash it off with water. You can also use a cleanser for this.
• Use cod liver oil once a day.

Rose water is a commonly used skin toner. It cleanses and refreshes the skin. It improves the complexion of the skin by increasing blood circulation, which makes the skin glow. It also balances the pH level of the skin.

Ingredients -

• Rose water
• Cotton

Method -

• Keep the rose water in the fridge for half an hour.
• Now dip the cotton in the rose water and with its help apply the rose water all over the face and neck.
• Repeat this process every morning and evening.

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The antioxidants present in carrots remove free radicals from the body which are the factors of aging. Carrots are rich in beta carotene and vitamin A which not only improves skin complexion and health but also improves your vision.

Ingredients -

• 4-6 carrots
• A small piece of peeled ginger
• Water

Method -

• Cut ginger and carrot into pieces and extract their juice.
• Add enough water to dilute the juice.
• Try to drink this juice in the morning.
• Consume this juice every other day.

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Bitter gourd improves digestion and also eliminates all infections. It purifies the blood and makes your skin glow from within.

Ingredients -

• 2-3 bitter gourds
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper powder to taste

Method -

• Peel the bitter gourd and remove its seeds. Wash it thoroughly in water.
• Cut it into small pieces and grind it with lemon juice.
• Add salt and black pepper to it and mix it.
• Drink this juice.
• Drink this juice daily or every other day.

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