#HealthBytes: Top 5 summer face packs to beat the heat
The summer is here! Among other problems, your skin health is bound to take a toll. The soaring heat and humidity levels might render your facial skin itchy, lifeless, and oily. The unforgiving sun may also tan and grease your skin. Furthermore, constant sweating leads to dehydration. Salon treatments are time-consuming and expensive. Hence, here are 5 homemade summer face packs to maintain skin-health.
Cucumber face pack
The powerful hydrating and nutritious properties of cucumber helps lighten and brighten your skin. It takes away the oiliness and gives much-needed glow to your face. To prepare a cucumber face pack, grate half a cucumber, add 1 teaspoon of honey, and half a teaspoon milk cream to it. Apply this mix to your face. Finally, wash off after 15-20 minutes.
Multani mitti face pack
A common ingredient in almost all face packs available in the Indian market, Multani mitti is great for soothing and refreshing your facial skin. Start by mixing Multani mitti with rose water, then apply it on your face. Keep it that way for about 15-20 minutes, then wash off with regular water. This will give you young-looking and golden-glowing skin.
Oats and almonds face pack
The combination of almonds and oats is great for improving your facial skin health in summer. Oats eliminate excess oil from skin, while almonds supply nourishment to your dry summer-skin. To prepare the pack, soak ten almonds in water, and keep them overnight. Next morning, grind it into a paste, and apply on your face for 15-20 minutes. Then, wash off with cool water.
Honey and yogurt face pack
Honey and yogurt are famously known for their cooling effect on the skin. They can help reduce skin dryness, and moisturize your skin. To prepare, mix a tablespoon each of honey, yogurt, and rose water. Apply this mixture evenly over your face. Keep it so for about 20 minutes. Finally, wash off with cool water, to see results.
Green tea and Aloe Vera face pack
The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea and the natural hydration powers of Aloe Vera can help keep your skin supple and kick-away dryness. To prepare the pack, steep some green tea and let it cool down. Next, mix it with some Aloe Vera gel to form a paste. Apply this mix over your face, keep it for 20 minutes, then wash off.
