Budget is low and the new cosmetic that you bought is not even half as satisfying as it should have been. This generally happens to us and we can’t stop complaining! We use scrubs, toners, cleansers, exfoliators, moisturizers, without realizing that nature can give us what we need. Run to your kitchen and look for these!
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Lemon
Lemon is a natural bleach and can be mixed to your face pack for lightening blemishes.
Soak your fingertips in a solution of lemon juice(1 part lemon juice, 3 parts water) for getting rid of the yellow stain.
You can use dilute lemon juice as an astringent.
Massaging lemon juice into the scalp helps in combating the problem of dandruff.
- If one tsp of lemon juice and two tsp of honey in one glass of warm water is taken regularly in the morning, excess fat in the body is shed.
Cucumber
Its an excellent astringent and its daily application prevents pimples and blackheads.
It can lighten blemishes.
Cucumber slices placed on the eye reduces puffiness.
Almonds
- Applying almond paste(soaked previous night) along with curd brightens and softens skin.
Almond compress on eyes will help your eye bags to disappear.
Masur dal
- Soak masur dal and grind it after a few hours. This paste when applied on a tired skin has a great tightening effect and leaves your skin squeaky clean.
Besan
- Yes, your grandmother was absolutely right when she advised you to apply besan mixed with milk. It has an absolutely amazing effect on the skin and you can actually feel being nourished and pampered!
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Whatever you do, don’t leave your mama’s kitchen in mess or she’ll have to pound on me a little!:D