The festival of love and lights has taken its toll on our skin due to back-to-back Diwali party invitations and air pollution. A targeted approach using the right natural ingredients not only accelerates skin recovery but also reveals a healthy glow.
7 DIY face masks to heal your skin after Diwali
Your skin can’t wait to thank you, so keep these ingredients on hand.
1. Aloe vera and honey
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Aloe vera, which has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, can be helpful during this time. Get fresh aloe vera from your home garden and mix it with two tablespoons of honey. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then remove it and wait for the skin to heal.
2. Oatmeal and yogurt
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To exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells, mix two tablespoons of oatmeal and one tablespoon of yogurt and apply it on your face. Wait a few minutes and then rinse. Feel hydrated and refreshed.
3. Green tea and honey
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Brew green tea and let it cool. Mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey and apply it all over your face and neck. Green tea is meant to fight free radicals and rejuvenate your skin after exposure to pollutants.
4. Banana and turmeric
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No one knows the benefits of turmeric better than us Indians. You can make a paste of banana and turmeric to prevent blemishes and give your skin an inner glow.
5. Cucumber and mint
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It combines two of the most refreshing ingredients to target signs of bloating and fatigue. Blend the two and apply for 15-20 minutes. When washed off, it leaves you looking moisturized and cool.
6. Rosewater and Sandalwood
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A smooth paste of sandalwood powder and rose water is very soothing for irritated skin. If you have redness, it can also smooth it out.
7. Multani Mithi and Rosewater
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You are not the only generation who does not use Multani Mitti for glowing skin. Mix with rose water and leave for 15-20 minutes. Balances excess sebum and leaves your face refreshed.
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