When’s the best time to put together an easy to make bridal face pack? Imagine this situation:
So, you were just informed that a few school friends will be dropping by to see you. Since your wedding is just 2 weeks away, you want to look your very glowing best (naturally!). Unfortunately, you were out in the sun all day and now your skin is looking very tanned and dull. To add to your woes, your local beauty parlour is closed and you don’t know what to do now.
What if we told you that the ingredients to whip up face packs that give your skin a quick boost within minutes, are all there right now in your kitchen? Yes, it’s true! Whenever you need to put together a pack that gives you a lovely bridal glow, simply remember our top 6 easy to make bridal face packs:
Lemon, Yoghurt and Besan
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This easy to make bridal face pack is ideal for brides-to-be with dry skin. Just add two tbsp of chickpea flour to half a cup of curd and add the juice of half a lemon to it. The besan is a natural exfoliator, the yoghurt gives you smooth skin and lemon juice makes the skin lighter and kills acne causing bacteria. For brides-to- be with oily skin, simply leave out the yoghurt and substitute with rose water instead.
Banana and Honey
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Brides-to-be with oily or normal skin, this is one easy to make bridal face pack that you have to try. Simply mash an overripe banana and add 2 tbsps of honey to it. If the mixture is too pulpy, add a few spoons of yoghurt to make the consistency more even. Honey is famous for its anti-bacterial properties and banana helps to rejuvenate the skin with its inherent vitamins. You’ll love the instant glow!
Turmeric, Sandalwood & Milk
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Always wanted to have Bollywood celeb like creamy complexion? Then, all you need are these three ingredients. Sandalwood powder is very popular among brides who want their skin to stay blemish free and to smell good. Turmeric has many acne busting agents which keeps the skin both smooth and clear, whereas the lactic acid in milk helps to remove dead cells. Take two tbsps each of organic turmeric and sandalwood powder and mix it with milk till a thick paste is formed. This paste should not be thin and it suits all skin types. Simply apply on exposed parts of your body and voila, beautiful skin in no time.
Oats & Mayonnaise
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Oats isn’t just good for your health because of its fibre content. It’s also a natural dead skin exfoliator that makes skin baby smooth. For this easy to make bridal face pack, you need to grind one cup of oats to a fine powder consistency. Take two full tablespoons of mayonnaise and mix it thoroughly together. When mixed well, you’ll get a smooth and thick paste. The ground oats powder gently exfoliates dead cells away whereas the mayonnaise moisturises skin simultaneously. Brides-to-be who have dry skin will love the results that this face pack guarantees.
Papaya & Honey
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Did you know that papaya is one of the most antioxidant rich fruits we have on the planet? So just imagine the amount of good it will do, when applied directly on your skin. Mash one papaya to a thick lumpy consistency and add two tbsps of honey to the pulp. For a light golden glow, add a pinch of turmeric. Now simply slather this mix on your skin and let the vitamins and antioxidants in the papaya work their magic on you!
Cucumber, Besan & Turmeric
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You love putting slices of cucumber on your eyes to get rid of dark circles and you love crunching them in your salad. But did you know that cucumber juice works as an instant skin toner helping to get rid of oiliness and can give you an instant glow as well? Brides-to-be with oily skin will love this easy to make bridal face pack. Extract the juice of a full cucumber and add a few drops of lemon juice to it. In order to give this mix a thicker consistency for easy application on the skin, you need to add two tbsps of besan as well. We recommend using a dash of turmeric too.
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