Women face skin dryness and painful pimples during monsoon. There are many products that help to cure them. But there are some home made remedies without any side effects.
Here you have essential tips of natural home remedies for different skin types like dry, normal, oily, and combination of glowing and healthy skin.
Top home remedies for skin care in Monsoon
Dry skin in monsoon
Dry skin is mainly because of dehydration due to the lack of skin repairing vitamins. First, clean your face with a cleanser to make your skin soft. Then use a toner by mixing few drops of honey and two tablespoons of milk. It not only tones but also hydrates the skin. It also protects and hydrates the skin.
Pomegranate face packs for skin care
Pomegranate seeds are rich in anti-ageing compounds like antioxidants and vitamin C that help nourish dry skin. Take two tablespoons of pomegranate seeds and blend them. Take one cup of raw oatmeal. Pour in a bowl and add two tablespoons of honey and buttermilk. Apply this on your face and leave it for a few minutes. And then rinse it off as it helps to remove dead skin cells.
Oily skin in monsoon
Oily skin problems increase during monsoon. It makes the sebaceous glands that are responsible for oil secretion, hyperactive. The sweat and oil secretion deposited on the skin and trap dirt and bacteria. This gives to increase in blackheads, whiteheads, breakouts and sometimes painful pimples.
First, cleanse your face with a cleanser that cleans the pores and controls the oil secretion. Use an alcohol free toner to retain the skin pH balance.
Papaya face pack for skin
Take two tablespoons of papaya pulp and one tablespoon of curd. Mix them well and once ounce of aloe Vera gel. Mix them well. After that add a few drops of lavender oil. Papaya works as a great de-taner, the curd clears blemishes, the aloe vera soothes the skin and lavender boosts rejuvenation.
Normal skin in monsoon
This type of skin is of greasiness, dust and dirt. Clean your face at-least twice a day with non-soapy anti-bacterial face wash. It helps to cleanse and moisturize the skin.
Apple face pack for glowing skin
Mash an apple and add one tablespoon of sugar and four cups of milk to it. Blend them well and add a few drops of chamomile oil. Apply this on your face and leave it at least 15 minutes. It helps to hydrate as well as deeply nourishes the skin. This gives back lost sheen and radiance.
Combination skin in monsoon
Combination skin is a mix of oily and dry skin. Cheeks usually become dry and other parts of the face, especially the nose. Get oily because of the excessive humidity during monsoon.
The antibacterial cleanser is good for this skin type. Add two drops of lemon to cold water and wash your face with it to act as a toner.lemon helps to refresh your skin but also works as a cleanser.
Strawberry face pack to get smooth skin
Blend half a cup of frozen or fresh strawberries with one cup of yogurt. And add one and a half tablespoons of honey. Apply it on your face for soft and smooth skin.
Face pack for radiant skin
Take an apple and mash it into smooth paste. Add one tablespoon of sugar and four tablespoons of milk into it. Blend them well and add a few drops of chamomile oil. Apply this paste on your face and leave it for about 15 minutes. It helps to hydrate your skin. It also nourishes the skin and give back shine and radiance.
Face pack that acts as a scrub
Take two tablespoons of besan flour. Add half a teaspoon of an organic turmeric powder. Add one tablespoon of curd to this mixture well. Apply this paste on your face and neck. Leave it for about 10 – 12 minutes. Then spray some rose water and gently wash your face with water.
Banana face pack for fresh glowing skin
Banana mask is good for oily skin, this can reduce the stickiness. This face pack helps to exfoliate your skin and unclogs skin pores. This helps to remove the dead skin cells. Ripe banana is more effective than unripe banana. Take a ripe banana, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mash a ripe banana and add a tablespoon of honey. Add lemon juice and mix them well. Apply this banana mixture to your face and neck. Let it dry completely. Rinse it off with warm water and gives acne free skin. Another way is that you can even add some orange or any citrus fruit extracts as rich in acids that removes oil from sebaceous glands.
Fruit facial mask for normal skin
Fruit facial mask is the best face pack for normal skin type. Women who have this type of skin must be away from dust and dirt that is accumulated on facial skin. This can ease the growth of pimples and red bumps. Take an apple, 4 cups of milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 – 3 drops of chamomile oil. Mash an apple and add 4 cups of milk and 1 tablespoon of sugar to it. Mix them well and add a few drops of chamomile oil. Apply this fruit mask to your face and leave it for about 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. This pack nourishes and hydrates your skin. This can deep down inside and brings back the last seen and radiance.
Green tea face pack in monsoon
Green tea is rich in antioxidant, which is good both for internally and externally. This helps to reduce the inflammation. This helps to protect your skin from UV radiations and reduces skin redness. This also benefits you from special mask. Take 2 tablespoons of green tea, 1 tablespoon of yogurt, and essential oil based on your skin type. Take 2 tablespoons of green tea and blend it to get a fine powder. Add a tablespoon of whipped yogurt into it. Essential oil is not mandatory, which you can add as per your requirement. Add a drop of essential oil based on your skin type. Apply this mixture to your face and neck. Gently massage it for about a minute. Rinse it off with warm water and this helps to pack calms to your skin from irritation and itchiness.
Tips to follow during monsoon
Never leave home without applying sunscreen lotion.
If you spot an unwanted pimple, apply toothpaste on it and let it dry overnight that kills bacteria. It helps to dry out the pus and reduces the infection.
It is better to carry wet wipes. Rub ice on your face once or twice a day.
Add vitamin C to your diet that helps to boost your immunity.