Monday, December 9, 2013

Acne Mask

This face pack reduces redness, excess oil and also helps reduce blackheads.

In a blender add half an apple, an inch of cucumber and blend to smooth consistency.
Ground half a cup of oatmeal to a fine powder consistency.

In a bowl add 3 tablespoons of oatmeal, the apple cucumber mixture and 1 tablespoon of milk. Apply this face pack over cleaned face and neck. Rinse after 20 minutes with lukewarm water.

#Facepack #Acne #Blackheads #Redness #excess oil  #masks  #DIY

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Milk Mask

A fantastic simple facepack for dry skin -

Mix a teaspoon of milk powder with a tablespoon of honey and massage the face with this mixture. Rinse after 15 minutes with water and pat dry with a towel.

#DIY  #facemasks #facepacks #dry skin #honey #milk powder

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Brown Sugar & Oats Scrub

Mix 5 tbsp of ground oats with 10 tbsp of almond meal, store in an air tight box.

In a bowl add 1 tbsp of the above mixture, 1tsp of honey, 1tsp of brown sugar and 1tbsp of hot water. Mix throughly and allow it to sit for 2 minutes. Later apply this mixture evenly on wet face and start scrubbing in circular motion.

Rinse after 5 minutes of massage. Pat dry and continue with the everyday face routine. 


#Scrubs  #Brown sugar  #Oats  #Facepacks  #Masks  #DIY #Almonds  #Allskintypes

Avocado & Almond Oil face pack

Whip half an avocado with 2 drops of Almond essential oil in a blender or a hand mixer. Apply to your face and neck avoiding the eye area. Rinse off with warm water after 20 minutes.

A well suited mask for dry skin. Normal skin too can use this mask.


#Avocado  #AlmondOil  #Facepacks  #DIY  #Masks  #Dryskin

Friday, October 18, 2013

Nourishing Facepack

This mask is good for all skin types. All you need is 2tsp of Flax seeds, just enough water to cover it and 1 tbsp of Brewer's yeast. Allow the seeds to sit in the water until a gel is formed. (But if you are in a hurry, boil the seeds in water until the seeds burst and the gel is formed. Allow it to cool.) Next add the yeast and more water if needed to make a soft gel. Spread the mask over a clean face and allow it to dry, then rinse with tepid water. 

This pack is rich is moisture and helps the skin to be hydrated. A useful pack for all skin types in winter.


#Yeast  #Flax seeds  #Facepacks  #Nourishing pack  #DIY  #mask

Carrot Mask

This is a great mask for all skin types and especially so if you have sensitive skin. Its simple to make and healthy enough if you want to eat some later!

You will need 2 to 3 large carrots and 4 to 5 tablespoons of honey. 

Cook carrots and later mash them. Mix with honey and apply gently on skin, wait for 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

This mask will give you a radiant glow and keeps the skin smooth.


#Carrots  #Glowing Facepacks  #Sensitive Skin  #Facepacks  #DIY

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Bay Clay Mask

This mask suits basically for oily and combination skin. This face pack is prepared by using bay leaves concoction. Place 5 whole dry bay leaves in a cup of water and allow it to boil. Switch off the flame once it starts to boil. Allow the mixture to steep. When at room temperature separate the bay leaves and the concoction. Store the concoction in a small clean plastic bottle.

Take a tbsp of clay of your choice and mix it with the prepared concoction. Make sure the paste is thick. Apply the clay on the face thick and evenly. Wash off after 20 minutes.

This pack helps to fight the acne and keeps the skin shine free. 


#Bay leaf  #Clay mask  #Facepacks  #DIY