There are millions of regimes, remedies and products that promise an instant glow, but most of them are either too expensive, too outrageous or purely deceptive. So folks, here are a few things that people unanimously agree upon doing wonders for their skin, they are easy on the pocket and easy to get.
Instead of promising miracles, I’m going to let you try for yourself and decide whether what’s known about them is true or not:
Rose Water Spray
Price: Rs. 70
Rose water is available in any local departmental store and it will last you more than a month.
According to dermatologists, rose water has the following benefits:
- Soothes Sensitive Skin
- Keeps Acne Away
- Prevents Sunburn
- Hydrates the Dry Skin
- Repairs the Aging Skin
Grab one, what’s there to lose? (Bonus: it’s refreshing in the summer heat, and makes you smell like a rose!)
Multani Mitti
Price: Rs 95
Mixing Multani Mitti with rose water as a face mask twice a month will help keep excess oil off your face and keep pimple breakouts in control.
Turmeric
Price: Rs. 40.
Turmeric, or haldi, has some of the following benefits for your skin:
- Anti-Bacterial Agent
- Anti-Aging:
- Improves Skin’s Elasticity
- Lighten Pigmentation
- Control Oily Skin
- Keeps Acne away and Cures it
Put it on your face by mixing with some rose water or consume it with a tablespoon of haldi in garma garam doodh.
Aloe Vera Gel
Price: Plant it for free!
All you need is an aloe vera leaf and a potting soil, a pot and water… tadah! Although there is aloe vera gel available in the market as well, using it freshly from the plant is, obviously, preferable. It actually gives a shine better than a highlighter.
It’s benefits for skin include:
- A treatment for acne
- For soft and supple skin
- Reduces acne marks
- Gives a refreshing shine to your skin
So, these were our skin remedies. Share the ones that you swear by in the comments below.
