Benefits Of Natural Face Masks: Summer is a difficult season for your skin. Suntan, sweating, greasiness, pollution, dehydration, you may have all the problems you can ever imagine. Your skin needs extra protection and hydration during summer and what is better than natural face masks? Blossom Kochhar – Pioneer in Aromatherapy and Founder of Blossom Kochhar group of companies explains how face masks are an important part of your skincare routine, especially during summer.

Benefits Of Face Cleansing

Deep Cleansing: Face packs deep cleanse the skin removing dirt, oil, grime, makeup etc. It also unclogs the pores, prevents breakouts, and evens out the texture of the skin.

Hydration: One of the main purposes of a face mask is to provide hydration to the skin. It helps lock in moisture and prevent the skin from dryness.

Nourishment: Apart from hydrating the skin, a face mask also provides healthy nutrients and vitamins required for the skin.

Brightening: Some face packs have ingredients that cleanse the skin, lighten dark spots and pigmentation, improve complexion, and make the skin radiant.

Relaxation: Applying a face pack can be relaxing and calming not only for your skin but also for yourself. Self-care can be pampering and rewarding and can help boost your mood.

When you talk about natural face masks, you need to first identify the natural ingredients that are beneficial for your skin. 

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Natural Ingredients For Face Masks

Cucumber: Cucumber has 95% water in it and hence helps to keep your skin hydrated. It makes the skin look fresh and nourished. It enhances collagen production and brings a healthy glow to the skin.

Aloe Vera: Aloe vera gel is one of the best ingredients in skincare products to relieve sunburn and help heal wounds. 

Yoghurt: It brightens the skin instantly and improves the quality of the skin. Any skincare product with yoghurt as an ingredient regenerates cells to bring firmness to the skin.

Natural Face Masks For Glowing Skin (Image Credits: Canva)

Lemon: Lemon in general is known for its detoxifying properties, which promote a clearer complexion and brighter skin tone. It also balances the pH level on the skin which helps for overall skin health.

Effective Face Masks For Healthy And Glowing Skin

Cucumber & Aloe Vera Face Mask

Blend half a cucumber with 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Apply the mixture to your face and neck. You may leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with cold water. The cucumber helps hydrate and cool down the skin while aloe vera helps soothe the skin and helps relieve any burns or inflammation.

Papaya and Lemon Face Mask

Into a bowl of mashed ripe papaya add a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the mixture onto your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. The papaya in the pack exfoliates dead skin cells and helps in skin regeneration. The lemon in the pack brightens the skin and evens out the skin.

Yoghurt and Honey Face Mask

Apply 2 tablespoons of yoghurt mixed with a teaspoon of honey onto your face. Leave the mixture on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse the mixture off with water. Yoghurt contains lactic acid which brightens the skin and removes suntan whereas honey moisturises and soothes the skin.

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