Simple Home Remedies for Facial Glow

Natural Remedies for Facial Glow

Here are some of the most effective natural remedies for facial glow with ingredients available at home.

1) Turmeric

Turmeric possesses antioxidant properties. Curcumin in turmeric stimulates production of collagen, which is responsible for preventing sagging of skin and promoting youthful appearance.

• Use turmeric powder while you bath. Just apply the powder and give a thorough rinse.
• Take some turmeric powder, add some lemon juice and curd to it, mix well and apply on face, hands and legs. Rinse after 20 minutes.
• Add honey to turmeric powder, mix well and apply on the face. Rinse after it dries.

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2) Basil

Basil removes dirt in the pores of skin and hence is one of the most effective natural remedies for facial glow. It also prevents aging symptoms and nourishes the skin. Basil can be used to acquire face glow in the following ways:

• Take a fistful of tulsi leaves, rinse well and blend it adding some milk or rose water. Apply on the face. Rinse after 20 minutes.
• Wash some tulsi leaves and add some oatmeal to it. Blend the mixture well. Add some milk to the mixture and apply on the face. Rinse after 20 minutes.
• Take equal measures of tulsi and mint leaves, rinse well and blend it well. Apply on the face. Rinse after 15 or 20 minutes.
• Take a fistful of tulsi leaves and neem leaves, rinse well and blend. Add some honey or curd to the paste, mix well and apply on the face. Rinse after 20 minutes.

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3) Ginger

The antioxidant gingerol in ginger makes the skin soft and enhances skin tone.

• Take an inch of ginger, peel its skin, rinse well and extract its juice. Add some rosewater and honey to it and mix well. Apply it on the face and let it dry. Rinse well after 15 minutes.
• Add curd or yogurt to ginger extract and mix well. Apply on face and let it dry. Rinse off.

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4) Honey

Honey keeps the skin hydrated and retains moisture. The antioxidants in honey nourishes the skin and promotes youthful appearance.

• Take some honey, apply on face and massage for a couple of minutes. Rinse the face after 20 minutes.
• Add some brown sugar to honey, mix well, apply on the face and massage for a couple of minutes. Rinse the face after 20 minutes.

5) Lemon 

Vitamin C in lemon is rich in antioxidant. This removes dead cells from skin and rejuvenates the skin.

• Apply lemon juice of face. Rinse the face after it dries.
• Add some honey to lemon juice, mix well and apply on face. Rinse after it dries.

6) Banana

Banana stimulates collagen production, which protects the skin and promotes youthful appearance.

• Mash a ripe banana, add some honey to it and mix well. Apply this mixture on your face and gently massage. Rinse after 20 minutes.
• Add some lemon juice to a mashed ripe banana, mix well and apply on face. Rinse after 20 minutes.

7) Curd

Lactic acid in curd removes dead skin cells and promotes skin health.

• Add some honey to curd and apply on face. Rinse after 20 minutes.
• Add some besan flour to curd, mix well and apply on face. Rinse after 20 minutes.

8) Aloe Vera

The antioxidants and vitamins in aloe vera retains moisture and prevents dryness of skin. Aloe vera stimulates collagen production thereby enhancing skin health and promoting youthful appearance.

• Add some honey to aloe vera, mix well and apply on face. Rinse after 20 minutes.
• Add some lemon juice to aloe vera, mix well and apply on face. Rinse after 20 minutes.

9) Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the best natural remedies for facial glow. The antioxidants in olive oil protects skin from UV rays. Olive oil retains moisture and protects dryness of skin and also promotes youthful appearance.

• Apply olive oil on face before bedtime, massage for a couple of minutes. Rinse in the morning.
• Add some lemon juice to olive oil and mix well. Apply the mixture on face and massage for a couple of minutes. Rinse after 20 minutes.
• Add some honey to olive oil, mix well, apply on face and massage. Rinse after 20 minutes.