The weekend is here and it's time to rejuvenate your skin. Why not try few simple home remedies to get rid of facial blemishes? Onmanorama tells you some of them
Oats-milk pack
Mix two spoons of milk with oats. Blend well and apply on the affected area. Wash off after 15-20 minutes with cold water. Repeat daily for best results.
Lemon juice-turmeric pack
Mix lemon juice with a pinch of turmeric powder. You can also add Bengal gram/ besan if you feel that the citric acid in lemon juice is harsh on your skin. Apply on the affected ares for 10 minutes and wash off with plenty of cold water. Repeat daily for best results.
Papaya-honey pack
Mash ripe papayas with honey. Honey has natural antibacterial properties that fight pimples. It also reduces blemishes. Ripe papaya contains an enzyme called papain that helps in skin renewal. It is also has vitamins A, C and E. It has antioxidants which moisturizes your skin and also acts as a natural sunscreen. It also removes freckles, age spots, pigmentation and blemishes.
Carrot pack
Mash carrots and apply on the affected areas. Carrots are rich in carotenoids and thus prevents blemishes. Instead you may even try dipping cotton balls in carrot juice and placing them on the affected areas.
Almond pack
Almonds are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium, folic acid and oleic acid that has properties which delay the aging process. Soak almonds in water overnight. Remove the peel and grind it into a fine paste. Apply the paste on your face. Wash it off after 30 minutes. Repeat it daily for the best results. You can also massage your skin with almond oil instead.
