Skincare

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117.   Eating garlic, which also contains vitamin C and sulphur, can help banish blemishes. Zinc is another natural substance that is necessary for good skin. Rich sources of zinc are oysters, ginger root, lamb, pecan nuts, Brazil nuts, onions, meats and poultry, seafood and wholegrains.

118.   To get rid of pimples, soak the seeds of Indian gooseberry (amla) in water for three to four hours. Grind to make a paste. Apply on the face and wash after 15-20 minutes.

Toning the Skin

119.   Tone the skin daily with rose water. Toning stimulates blood circulation and makes your skin glow. Keep rose water in a bowl in the fridge and soak cotton wool pads in it. Use them to wipe the skin. Then, stroke the skin gently with them. On the cheeks, use outward and upward movements, ending each stroke at the temples and applying gentle pressure. On the forehead, start from the centre and go outwards on each side, again ending at the temples. For the chin, use circular movements. Pat the skin briskly too.

 Face Masks

120.   Use a facemask twice a week. (i) Mix half a cup of ripe papaya pulp with 2 teaspoons oatmeal, egg white and one teaspoon each of almond paste, honey and yoghurt. For dry skin, add egg yolk. It should be a thick paste that does not drip. Apply it on the face, avoiding the lips and area around eyes. Wash it off after 20 to 30 minutes; (ii) A facial mask made out of grated carrots can hydrate your skin and clear dead skin cells. And, if you wash your face with the juice, it will clear blemishes. (iii) Slices of tomatoes, oranges and grapefruits promote external and internal health. Slice and eat a bit of the fruit. Step 1: Rub a few of the slices on your face. Step 2: Leave the fruit pulp and juice on your face for 20 minutes. Step 3: Rinse with warm water. Fruit acids brighten the complexion and help your face shed old cells. Test the fruit on a small patch of skin before applying to the entire face. (iv) Whether mixed together or applied separately, honey and raw eggs make a great facial mask. Honey tightens pores and moisturises the skin. Let the food harden and then rinse with warm water. (v) Pluck and open an aloe plump leaf from one of your aloe plants. Smear the inner goop on your face and let the green film