10 Natural plant based face packs for flawless skin | Powders for your skin | GLOW REGIME
10 NATURAL PLANT BASED POWDERS FOR YOUR SKIN | FACE PACK | GLOW REGIME
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In this world, ruled by many tropical creams and gels, there comes a lot of demand for natural home-based ingridents which help in skin care. These days, it is really difficult to find out what products actually works on your skin without harming it. After a lot of research on actives in natural skin care products and self examinations, I m here with a bunch of natural plant based powders, which you may find mostly in your kitchen, when used in the ways I have suggested would be a boon for your dream skin. I have personally used all these products and I m suggesting only the top 10 of the products which i personally found to be good.
1. BEETROOT POWDER :
Beetroot is well-known for its health benefits. This richly-pigmented vegetable is a great way to purify your blood and boost your energy. Beetroot powder works wonders on oily skin. It is a perfect natural ingredient loaded with antioxidants which when used as a face mask, dries up acne without leaving a scar. Beetroot and beetroot juice can benefit the skin are likely attributed to its vitamin C content. If you face problems with dull and lifeless skin, you will thank me later for this magic face pack.
To prepare beetroot face pack,
STEP 1: Take 2 table spoons of beetroot powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 2 table spoon of cucumber juice or curd and blend to a paste like consistency.
STEP 3: Apply it throughly on your face and neck
STEP 4: Leave it for 20 minutes or until partly dry and wash it with luke warm water.
PRO TIP : You can also have beetroot as ABC juice ( Apple + Beetroot + Carrot ).
2. ORANGE PEEL POWDER:
Orange peel powder is rich in Vitamin C that helps various skin types especially oily skin types to form the collagen and elastin of the skin. Its acidic properties faster the opening of pores and carefully cleanse all the debris off your face. Regular application of orange peel powder to skin can provide significant protection from damaging UV radiation and help us get rid of ugly sun tans. House key minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium that promote youthful glow and smooth appearance. The antimicrobial properties of orange peel make sure to reduce pigmentation, acne, marks, and scars on the face.
TO make orangee peel face pack :
STEP 1: Take 1 table spoon of orange peel powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 1.5 table spoon of rose water
STEP 3: Apply it throughly on your face and neck and wash it off with cold water after 10 minutes.
PRO TIP : Avoid using this in the daytime and use it at night as Vitamin C can make your face sensitive to the sun in the daytime. Do not mix curd with this powder for your face pack.
3. POTATO POWDER :
Interestingly, the nutrients that facilitate facial texture improvement are found in the skin of potatoes. The beneficial azelaic acid compound in potatoes helps to lighten dark spots and reduces blemishes on the face, it also removes inflammation and reduces puffy eyes. It also delays signs of ageing. Potatoes are extremely rich in vitamin C which is known to heal sun damage, remove dead skin cells, and diminish fine lines. But one thing to note is that potatoes are extremely drying and i would not advice to use this pack if you have dry skin.
To make potato face pack :
STEP 1: Take 2 table spoon of potato powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 2.5 table spoons of honey, so that you can reduce its drying effect.
STEP 3: Aplly it throughly on your face and neck and wash it with luke warm water after 10 minutes.
PRO TIP: Avoid using potato starch instead of potato powder, this can make your skin extremely dry and add things like milk or honey to reduce its drying effects.
PRO TIP: Avoid using potato starch instead of potato powder, this can make your skin extremely dry and add things like milk or honey to reduce its drying effects.
4. HIBISCUS POWDER :
Hibiscus has a magical reputation for increasing skin elasticity to give a stunning natural youth-boost. Hibiscus helps to speed up cell turnover, resulting in a more even looking skin tone. Hibiscus is high in antioxident called myricetin. This compound suppresses collagenase, an enzyme that targets and degrades collagen. Often referred to as ‘botox herb’, hibiscus is power-packed with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that makes your skin look youthful and feel supple. Hibiscus also acts as a great moisturizer and soothens your skin.
To prepare hibiscus face pack :
STEP 1: Take 1/2 table spoon of hibiscus powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 1/2 table spoon of multani mitti and required curd.
STEP 3: Aplly throughly on your face and skin and wash it after 10 minutes with cold water.
PRO TIP: Hibiscus Roselle can be a strong ingredient for sensitive skin people. Use it in moderation. When mixed together with multani mitti, hibiscus can work as a exfoliating and smoothing agent.
5. TOMATO POWDER :
Tomatoes contains several skin-benefiting vitamins and nutrients that can give you the skin of your dreams. Rich in lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, it can repair damaged skin and restore its natural, healthy glow. When applied regularly, tomatoes can help you remove the dead skin cells. This is because tomatoes have many enzymes that work as natural exfoliators. Tomatoes have both acidic and astringenic which make it as an excellent property for womens with oily and acne prone skin.
To make tomato face pack,
STEP 1: Take 2 table spoons of tomato powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 3 to 4 table spoons of rose water
STEP 3: Apply it throughly on your face and neck
STEP 4: Wash it with luke warm water after 10 minutes or wait until partially dry.
PRO TIP: You can take the juice of tomato, freeze into cubes and use regularly for faster results.
6. MULTANI MITTI :
Multani mitti is a mineral-rich clay-like substance that gets its name from its city of origin, Multan in modern day Pakistan. It helps in reducing oil, fighting acne, balancing and brightening skinton, reducing pigmentation. The oil-absorbing properties of multani mitti make it effective against acne and help speed up the healing process. Multani mitti can help tone the skin. As a result, wrinkles, loose skin, and other signs of ageing can be slowed down, if not reversed. Multani mitti uses its gentle cleansing properties to get rid of any dirt or build-up on the scalp and your skin.
To prepare multani mitti face pack :
STEP 1: Take 2 table spoons of multani mitti
STEP 2: Mix it with 2 table spoons of milk or rose water
STEP 3: Aplly it throughly on your face and neck
STEP 4: Wash it after 10 to 15 minutes with cold water
PRO TIP : Multani mitti is basically a clay and can absorb maximum oil from your face, so it is not advided for people with extremely dry skin and scalp.
7. TURMERIC (KASTURI) POWDER :
kasturi manjal has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that can prove to be very effective for treating many skin issues and ailments. When applied to the exposed parts of the skin, it can help in brightening up the skin by removing tan from it effectively. Kasturi turmeric rhizome contains curcumin, zederone, curdione, neocurdione, curcumol which has anti inflammatory, soothing calming and healing effects. Turmeric also helps in reducing the damage caused in your skin due to UV radiations and reduces skin tan.
TO PREPARE KASTURI TURMERIC FACE PACK :
STEP 1: Take 1/2 table spoon of kasturi turmeric
STEP 2: Mix it with 1 table spoon of curd or rose water
STEP 3: Aplly it throughly and wash it after 10 to 15 minutes.
PRO TIP: Make sure you use this varient (kasturi) of turmeric. Turmeric may be sensitive to some people, so make sure to do a patch test.
8. AMLA POWDER :
Amla is highly loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, both of which help brighten the skin and lighten the complexion. Healing properties in amla cleanse your skin and help reduce skin pigmentation. In many ancient skin remedies, amla has been commonly used to reduce sun tan or improve skin tone. amla application boosts the production of fibroblasts, a cell that synthesizes collagen. Amla extracts prevent sunlight-induced wrinkles and quench oxidative species generated by UVB radiation. It is full of antioxidants that are helpful in making skin look brighter and glowing.
To prepare amla face pack,
STEP 1: Take 2 table spoons of amla powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 2 to 3 table spoons of papaya juice or rose water
STEP 3: Aplly it throughly and wash it off with luke warm water after 10 to 15 minutes.
PRO TIP : You can also add amla juice weekly twice to your diet. Amla when applied as hair pack increases hair growth and turns your hair black.
9. NEEM POWDER :
These green leaves are an exquisite ingredient which helps keep your beauty game strong. The antibacterial properties of neem fight acne-causing bacteria, which helps in the treatment and prevention of acne. You can also bid goodbye to whiteheads and blackheads, using neem as it shrinks large pores and works as an exfoliating agent to pull out impurities and tighten pores. Neem face pack can help even skin tone, reduce dark spots, redness, fine lines and wrinkles, and keep the skin healthy. Neem also reduces bacterial and fungal infections like Malassezia folliculitis.
To prepare neem face pack,
STEP 1: Take 1 table spoon of neem powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 2 table spoon of milk or curd
STEP 3: Apply it throughly on your face and wash it off with luke warm water after 10 minutes.
PRO TIP: Use neem powder as hair scalp for dandruff.
10. SENNA AURICULATA ( AAVARAM POO ) :
Avarampoo cleanses the skin and removes black marks and dark circles under the eyes. It also removes tan, arrests sweat smell, and controls the excess oil on your face. You would feel fresh all day. When used regularly as a face mask, Avarampoo powder treat uneven skin, prevent black spots and keep the skin free of blemishes. The avarampoo helps in increases the glow of the skin and improves complexion. The avarampoo powder can be mixed with face wash powders to treat uneven skin, prevent black spots and keep the skin free of blemishes. The powder also used to treat pimples and acne.
To make aavaram poo face pack,
STEP 1: Take 1 table spoon of aavaram poo powder
STEP 2: Mix it with 2 table spoon of honey or curd
STEP 3: Apply it throughly on your skin and wash it after 10 to 15 minutes
PRO TIP: This powder when included in your diet in small quantities help to improve your skin texture faster.
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