The Sunday Mail
Coffee and lemon
LEMON is rich in Vitamin C, which helps to brighten the skin, while coffee is a great exfoliator. For this remedy, you need to add one tablespoon of coffee in a bowl and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix them well without forming lumps and then apply the mixture on your face.
Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse off with water. Repeat this remedy twice or thrice a week for better results.
Strawberry, lemon and yogurt
Strawberries give a natural moisturising effect to the skin.
For this mask, you need to take mashed strawberries in a bowl, add a tablespoon of yogurt and half tablespoon of lemon juice.
Mix the ingredients, then apply the mask to your face for about 20-30 minutes and wash it off. Make sure you use sunscreen when you step out after using this mask.
Honey and egg
This mask will moisturise your skin and give you a natural glow.
Mix one egg white and a tablespoon of honey and gently apply it on your face. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is known to have antioxidant and antibacterial properties, hence it helps in giving a soothing sensation to the skin and boosts natural hydration. Take a pulp of aloe vera and directly apply it to your skin. Massage gently for about 15-20 minutes and then wash it off.
Turmeric mask
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-aging properties, which also help in reducing inflammation on the skin.
Add a teaspoon of turmeric in a bowl and three tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix well, apply to your skin and leave the mask on for about 20 minutes before washing it off. – Wires.