Summer has arrived and this season is often harsh especially, for the skin. Since everyone is locked inside their houses due to coronavirus outbreak, you have got enough time to spare and take care of your skin. Many amazing face masks can be made at home without any hassle.
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Here are 5 unisex homemade summer face masks for all:
Papaya antioxidant mask:
Papaya has an enzyme called papain that is responsible for skin whitening, reducing unwanted hair, exfoliating dead skin, repairing aging skin, etc. This papain enzyme is present in maximum concentration just under the peel of unripe papaya.
Preparation:
Mash the papaya in a mixer until it becomes a smooth paste. Now, add honey and lemon juice, and mix properly. Apply it all over the face avoiding the eyes. Let it dry and rinse after 10-15 minutes.
Mint and turmeric mask:
Mint or pudina is a common feature in Indian drinks and dishes during summers. When applied on the skin, mint paste can help soothe the skin and keep acne away. While mint cools down irritated skin, turmeric helps in combating breakouts.
Preparation:
Put some mint leaves in a blender and add a bit of water and a pinch of turmeric powder. Blend well and apply the paste on your face. Wash off after ten minutes. Your skin feels fresh and cool.
Detoxifying coffee mask:
Coffee grounds make a great exfoliant. The grounds do not dissolve in water, which makes them good at scrubbing away dead skin cells. The caffeine content in this mask is great for detoxifying and reducing the puffiness on your face.
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to form a spreadable mixture. Allow it to dry on your skin for about 10 minutes.
Since this would be a grainy mixture, exfoliate your skin by scrubbing gently when you remove this mask. Rinse thoroughly.
Cooling cucumber and aloe vera mask:
Two of these products with some amazing properties are cucumber and aloe vera gel. Both of them are being incorporated into commercial cosmetic products to fight wrinkles as well as nourish, firm, and rejuvenate the skin.
Preparation:
Take two tablespoons of aloe vera gel and add three tablespoons of freshly extracted cucumber juice. Mix thoroughly, put it in the refrigerator for some time for that extra cooling effect and apply a thick layer of this mask on your face. Place slices of cucumber on your eyes so that your eyes feel relaxed. Leave this mask on till it dries completely. Rinse it off.
Oatmeal mask:
An oatmeal mask is great to soothe irritated skin. It’s also effective in treating various skin problems, like eczema, pimples, breakouts, etc., when mixed with honey and yogurt. It has antibiotic and soothing properties as well
Preparations:
Mix the oatmeal in hot water until it puffs up and turns soft. Add honey and yogurt and blend it in a blender. Make a spreadable paste of it and apply evenly on your face. Leave for 15-20 minutes while you relax. Wash off and dab try. This mask can also be used for underarms, neck, etc.
These 5 face masks does wonders to the skin and gives an instant glow.
