Having glowing, radiant skin doesn't have to be expensive and, more importantly, exclusive to only beauty salons. With the help of a few ingredients and some DIY, you'll be able to craft the best home remedies for glowing skin with ingredients in your kitchen. Whether you're tackling dry skin, blemishes or dullness, there's a natural ingredient for you. So, grab your apron and let's get started.
01Fuller’s Earth or Multani Mitti Face Pack
You might know about coconut oil, turmeric, and aloe vera, but there's an unsung hero in the beauty world: Multani Mitti also known as Fuller's Earth. Skin experts have used this clay for decades, and it's a staple ingredient of herbal formulations, Ayurvedic beauty treatments and ubtans.
Multani mitti is used as a natural cleanser and astringent and has many benefits for your skin, including reducing oil, fighting acne, brightening skin tone and reducing pigmentation. Here's how to use this clay in a face pack.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Multani mitti
¼ cup of high fat milk of your choice (for combination skin) or rose water (for dehydrated skin)
Usage: Use twice a week for the best results.
Instructions: Combine the Multani mitti with high-fat milk or rose water depending on your skin's needs to form a paste. Apply on clean, dry skin and leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
02Turmeric Face Mask
If you've been using turmeric in your delicious recipes, remember to save some next time to use in your natural home remedies for glowing skin. This spice has antibacterial properties, and it contains curcumin that's an anti-inflammatory agent that combats puffiness. This turmeric face mask will be your ideal solution for a rejuvenated, glowing complexion.
Ingredients:
Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 cup of chickpea flour
Regular milk, or water
A few drops of rose water
Usage: Recommended as part of your summer skincare routine
Instructions: Combine the turmeric and chickpea flour, then add the milk or water and mix well until it forms a smooth paste. Add a few drops of rose water and mix again. Apply the paste to your face then neck, and let it sit until it's dry. Rinse with cold water.
Want to know more turmeric beauty remedies? Read next: Get Glowing Skin With These Turmeric Face Pack Recipes
03Papaya Anti-ageing Mask
This delicious fruit comes with a secret beauty ingredient – papain, an enzyme that may help with digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties. Papaya can be used as an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, which is why it works perfectly in an anti-ageing mask.
Ingredients:
Papaya
1 tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 egg white
Usage: Use once a week
Instructions: Add half a fresh papaya, one tablespoon of yogurt, one tablespoon fresh lemon juice and one egg white to a blender. Blend the mixture together and apply the paste on your face and neck area using a brush. Relax for 20-30 minutes or until completely dry and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
4. Aloe Vera
Whether you're a beauty enthusiast or new to the world of skincare, you've surely heard about aloe vera. This mighty ingredient is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that are pure bliss for your skin. The many benefits of aloe vera include hydrating properties, cooling effects against sunburn and irritation, and anti-ageing effects.
Ingredients:
Aloe vera leaves
Aloe vera juice
Usage: Apply a few times a week.
Instructions: Extract the aloe vera juice from the leaves and apply it to your skin. Leave it for 10-15 minutes, rinse your skin with cool water and pat dry. You can also mix it with turmeric or honey for added benefits.
5. Lemon for Acne-prone skin
Lemons are not only a great garnish for your drink, but they're also a powerhouse ingredient for your homemade remedies for glowing skin. They're rich in Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that boosts collagen production that helps to support the elasticity in our skin. What's more, lemons might also help against age spots and acne.
Ingredients:
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp honey
Usage: Use once a week or twice if you have acne prone skin.
Instructions: Mix the juice of half a lemon with a tablespoon of honey to create a smooth mixture. Spread evenly on your face then let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Did you know you can also use lemon for hair growth? Find out more here.
04Cucumber Soothing Eye Mask
If you imagine the perfect spa day, there's an ingredient that you can never miss: cucumber slices on your eyes. By right, cucumber is real goodness for your skin.
It's 96% water, which means it can boost hydration, without harsh or irritating ingredients. It also has cooling and soothing effects and reduces swelling. That's why it's perfect to apply to your eyes and wave dark circles and puffiness goodbye.
Ingredients: One cold cucumber.
Usage: Use when you have puffy eyes or dark circles.
Instructions: Grate one cold cucumber over a paper towel, then wrap or roll it and compress a little with your palm. Place this on your eyes, sit back and relax for 15-20 minutes to instantly soothe and calm your eyes.
05Calming and Moisturising Honey Oil
Honey doesn't only go well with your cup of tea! It's also a renowned ingredient in the beauty world thanks to its antibacterial and antiseptic abilities.
That's why it works wonders for acne-prone, oily skin. It's also classified as a humectant, aka, it can lock in moisture without making your skin greasy. You can use it in many facial home remedies for glowing skin, like this calming oil.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Usage: Use to hydrate and nourish your skin.
Instructions: Mix the honey and olive oil together, then massage the mixture into your face. Your skin will feel nourished.
06Oatmeal Scrub
Tired of a dull-looking complexion? Oatmeal is the answer to glowing skin! The type of oats you can use for your skin is called colloidal oatmeal, which comes in finely ground powder.
This ingredient boasts several benefits for your skin including moisturising and anti-inflammatory effects, and it's especially good for very dry skin or if you suffer from conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Ingredients:
½ cup of colloidal oatmeal
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp milk.
Usage: Use up to 3 times a week.
Instructions: Take half a cup of colloidal oatmeal and add three tablespoons each of honey, brown sugar, and milk. Mix well and massage the grainy paste on your skin for a few minutes before washing off.
07Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a beloved ingredient both as part of beauty products' formulations and used raw. Coconut oil's fatty acids have multiple benefits for your skin's defensive barrier. What's more, it's a natural cleanser and moisturiser.
Coconut oil has also been shown to help even out your skin tone, reduce dark spots and soothe facial redness.
Ingredients:
Raw coconut oil
Usage: Use regularly as part of your skincare routine
Instructions: Massage lukewarm coconut oil into your face for healthy, glowing skin.
08Olive Oil
If you're concerned about ageing signs and face lines, you might want to dress your salad with something else and keep the olive oil for your beauty routine.
This mighty ingredient is rich in Vitamins A, D, K and E, and it's also a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent damage from sunlight. If you have acne-prone skin, try a soap made with olive oil that can help kill the bacteria causing the condition.
Ingredients: Olive oil
Usage: 3 to 4 times a week for dry/ageing skin, once a week for acne-prone skin
Instruction: Before going to bed, gently rub a few drops of olive oil onto your face and neck using upward movements. Then, soak a towel in lukewarm water, wring it out, and place it over your face for 1 minute. Repeat the process using another warm towel to wipe off the extra oil. Finish by dabbing your skin dry with a dry towel. If you thought radiant and gorgeous skin could only be achieved through expensive treatments and beauty products, now you know the most effective home remedies for glowing skin are just as powerful. Now, have a look at your cupboards and treat yourself to a home spa day!
