Posted by Savneet Singh on May.24, 2010

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Glowing and clear skin does naturally what makeup tries to simulate artificially. Natural homemade masks can help bring a permanent glow and clarity to your skin. For acquiring beautiful and healthy skin you can apply any of the following easy, homemade masks.

Note: Make sure that before you apply any of the following masks, your hands are clean and the dish in which you are going to prepare the mixture is washed and dried properly. Wash your face before and after you apply any of the homemade skin products. Wash your face gently with a little bit more water and pat dry.

Egg Whites

Egg white has shown miraculous effects on many people’s skin. Apply an egg white over your face. Then let it dry for 15-18 minutes and wash your face with warm water for an instant glow to your skin.

Powdered Orange Peels

Do not throw orange peels. Dry them in shade and then grind them in a mixer to make powder. Take two spoonfuls of this powder and make a smooth paste with rose water, honey and milk. Apply this and wash off with cold after 20 minutes.

Almond Paste

Almonds are high in vitamin E content, which is very good for your skin and can eliminate facial blemishes. Soak 4-6 almonds overnight so that peel comes off. Grind their white flesh and add few drops of lemon juice and honey to make a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and wash after 30 minutes.

Chickpea Mask

Make a smooth paste with a tablespoon of Chickpea flour, a pinch of turmeric,  2 tablespoons of milk and a few drops of rose water. Apply this paste to your face and massage in a circular motion. Wash your face with water after 2-3 minutes. This brings shine to your face and eliminates dead skin tissue.

Rose Lime Tonic

Make a mixture of equal amount of lime juice and rose water, apply on your neck and face, keep it for 10 minutes and wash off with fresh water.

Autumn Fruits Mask

Take a small piece of pumpkin and puree it. To this, add a grated apple and a little olive oil. Apply this paste for 15-20 minutes followed by rinsing the face. This mask is particularly good for dry skin.

Quick and Easy Milk and Sugar Mask

Mix 1/4 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar.  Apply this mixture on your face using a cotton swab. Leave it for 5 minutes; then wash the face. This provides a glow to the face.

Turmeric Oat Mask

Prepare a paste by mixing a tablespoon of oatmeal with turmeric and sugar. Then slowly massage the paste on your face. Leave it for 2 to 3 minutes and rinse it off. The skin acquires a soft and refreshing appearance.

Cucumber Sour Cream Mask

Apply  a mask made from I tablespoon of grated cucumber with some sour cream for 12-15 minutes followed by washing with cold water. Use this mask twice a week for best results.

The Finishing Touch

Use ice cubes. Yes! Ice cubes. Massage your cheeks with an ice cube for an instant glow without rouge.

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