Skincare

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105.   Cleansing Scrubs for all Skin Types – (i) Take one teaspoon ground dry orange and lemon peels, one teaspoon oatmeal and one teaspoon ground almond. Add one teaspoon rose water or yoghurt. Apply on the face and rub gently with circular movements. Then wash off with water; (ii) Oatmeal mixed with curd makes a good cleanser, especially for oily skin. Apply it on the face. After 20 minutes rub gently on the skin and then wash off with water; (iii) Make a paste of three to four gooseberries. Add one teaspoon turmeric powder and a teaspoon of sesame or olive oil. Mix well and apply to the face. This makes the skin clear and improves the complexion. Note: On rougher places with a lot of texture, like feet, arms and legs, buff with a back-and-forth motion. Where you are softer, like your butt, tummy, chest, and face, use circular motions. Caution – If you have acne, pimples or rash, facial scrubs should not be applied on them. You can apply them on other areas and with blackheads. For dry skin, facial scrubs should be used only once a week. For oily skin, they may be used three or four times a week.

Skincare in Winters

106.   In winters right from dry skin to chapped lips the problems are galore. But to make you look pretty and stand apart, some home remedies that can help you curb most of your beauty troubles are: –

i. Cleanser for dry skin – To a tablespoon of cold milk add 2 drops of any vegetable oil (olive, sesame or sunflower oil). Mix well. Dip cotton wool in it and use it to wipe the skin. You can make this in a larger quantity for 2 or 3 days, but keep it in the refrigerator.

• ii. Honey – To make your face soft and smooth, mix honey with one teaspoon of orange juice and apply on the face. Wash it off after 20 minutes. Honey suits all skin types. For oily and acne-prone skin, mix one teaspoon honey with one teaspoon curd and a little turmeric.
• iii. Cabbage and carrots – Cabbage is rich in vitamins and minerals. Boil cabbage in enough water. Cool the liquid and use it to wash the face. Cabbage is rich in minerals and is good for all skin types. Then grate carrots and apply on the face for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash off with plain water. Carrot is rich in Vitamin A.
• iv. Face Mask for dry skin – Take half a teaspoon honey, one teaspoon rose water and one teaspoon dried milk powder. Mix into a paste and apply on the face. Remove after 20 minutes with water. Applying mayonnaise or egg yolk on the skin also helps to relieve dryness.