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| I use tomato juice on my face for de-tanning — it brings back the glow on my face. Also, I use cucumber on my eyes for a relaxing effect. When I miss out on my facials, I use a pack of multani mitti mixed with rose water. I keep it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off. I make sure I include a lot of seasonal fresh fruits in my diet. |
I am over 26 years old with a fair complexion and normal skin. Could you please suggest a daily natural cleansing, toning and moisturising routine for healthy and glowing skin. I also have an oily nose which causes lots of blackheads. Please help me with a natural remedy to cure it.
Disha, e-mail
It appears that you have combination skin since the oiliness and your lack of proper skin care routine have led to blackheads. Wipe your skin clean twice a day with rose water to which you have added some honey — 100ml of rose water should have 2tsp honey. You can even store this in a bottle. Massage your skin with 1tsp of honey and wash off after 10 minutes. This should be done daily. Apply a face mask made from grated cucumber, 2tsp sandalwood powder and 1tsp Fuller’s earth once a week.
I am a 17-year-old girl. Although my complexion is fair, the skin on my waist and stomach is dark. A friend suggested exfoliating but I don’t know how to do it at home. Please help.
Shazia, e-mail
Exfoliating is another word for scrubbing off dead skin and your friend’s advice was correct. Take jau atta and mix with milk and use this daily before bathing as a scrub. You should mix 3tbs of the atta with enough milk to make a smooth paste and scrub on the affected areas in a circular motion. This should be continued for at least 3-4 weeks for best results.
