The ingredients in your pantry can dramatically improve your skin
Many of us would love to get back the healthy, soft and moist skin we were born with. Over time, with the number of chores, workload and low energy levels, we often neglect our skin.
Our skin is not what it used to be. With the dirt, dust, pollution, and exposure to the sun – our skin deteriorates. With chemicals in skin care products and stress levels – viola, our skin faces major problems such as acnes, pre-mature wrinkles, decolourisation etc.
Ancient Indian women were famously known for their rich, flawless and glowing skin. Consider visiting your roots and implement some of these simple and very useful skin care secrets to get back the glow in your skin.
The benefits of Ghee for a healthy skin
“We’ve stopped eating Ghee and have switched to Sunflower oil for health reasons”
It is very important to include Ghee into your diet. In fact, according to many health scholars, the consumption of Ghee is better than Oil. Ghee is mainly made up of saturated fat, it’s more stable and oxidises less easily which makes it a much better choice as compared to almost every cooking oil available.
Ghee improves digestion, kills germs and is a rich, natural lubricator. When we consume Ghee, it forms a protective layer around our cells, helping it to heal and recover. In addition, Ghee as a great moisturiser. We use it to treat chapped skin.
Rosewater used to sooth your skin
Rosewater is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It heals your skin and soothes it. You could think of it as water to a thirsty mouth. Rosewater should be used once a day to lightly wash your skin. This would help as a treatment against minor skin infections. Rose water also refreshes your skin and makes it smell good all day long.
Effects of Turmeric on your Skin
Turmeric, also known as Haldi, is well known across India for improving the skin and making it glow. Turmeric possesses great antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory properties that is used for healing and nourishing the skin.
Turmeric is used to address problems such as pimples (acne), uneven skintone, dark spots and even wrinkles. For a radiant skin, we recommend applying a paste of turmeric on your face and body at least twice a month. Please note that applying turmeric will leave a yellowish colour on your skin, which is temporary. While this may not be appealing to the eye, tell yourself that it is just for a day or so and that the benefits are much more than having yellow skin for a day. It’s all worth it 🙂
Coconut Oil is a great treatment for Many Skin Issues
A bottle of Coconut Oil should always be present at the side table of your bedroom. Applying Coconut Oil to your skin before going to bed will help you tackle many skin issues such as dry skin, dull skin, rashes, cracked feet and infectionous skin. Coconut Oil is extremely rich in antioxidants and contains essential fatty acids that makes your skin bright, well nourished and prevents premature ageing.
The Perfect, Natural Exfoliator - Besan (Gram Flour) & Milk/Yogurt
Gram Four (Besan), when combined with Milk or Yogurt makes the perfect exfoliator for your skin. It removes impurities, dirt and excess oil from your skin. Milk/Yogurt is rich in nutrients, while cleanses and moisturises your skin.
Applying besan and curd/milk on your face regularly will get you back the baby skin you once had.
