Author: Kadambari R.
We all wish to have a poreless, luminous, soft skin without any texture. To have a healthiest skin in this polluted world isn’t easy with lack of skin care. But with proper care one can achieve this Glass Skin. With balanced diet, exercise and skin care, one can achieve dewy, youthful and radiating skin. In order for this to work, one must keep them hydrated internally and also have to hydrate their skin externally. There are so many products available in the market which might be quite expensive for some and some might see no difference at all after using such products. If you wish to achieve glass skin using natural remedies, don’t worry we have got you covered. Below are some effective glass skin natural remedies for you. Let’s jump on the bandwagon.
Top 8 Glass Skin Natural Remedies:
Almond Scrub
Things you need:
- Almond meal/flour
- Milk
Directions:
To make the almond scrub, take a bowl and add the required amount of almond meal or flour to it. You get almond meal by grinding the almonds with the almond peel and almond flour by grinding the peeled almonds. It is very easy to make at home. You can also find in the supermarkets. After adding the almond meal/flour, add a tbsp. or required amount of milk and use it as a scrub.
Benefits:
Almond has anti-ageing properties which helps in maintaining youthful skin. It is enriched with Vitamin E which provides moisture to your face and protects you from the harmful UV rays. Almond meal helps in exfoliation and removes all the dead cells and makes your face soft and smooth. Milk naturally cleanses your face and also retains moisture. It brightens your face immediately. Milk reduces clogged pores and removes sun tan.
Cream Mask
Things you need:
- Milk Cream
- Honey
Directions:
To make the Cream Mask, mix milk cream and honey as per your requirements and mix them together. Use it as a 15 min face mask. You can easily make milk cream at home by collecting the malai from the milk and use it as it is or you can buy fresh from nearby grocery store.
Benefits:
Milk cream helps in increasing the elasticity of the face which makes your skin smooth and youthful. It also provides natural glow on your skin and helps even out skin tone. It also helps in treating pigmentation. Honey softens your skin. It has antibacterial properties and fights against acne. It reduces sun damage and even outs your skin tone.
Rose Serum
Things you need:
- Rose Oil
- Aloe Gel
- Rose Water
Directions:
To make the serum, add few drops of rose oil to the aloe gel and add rose water to it. Blend everything together till it the serum consistency is formed. Add more rose water if needed. Use the serum before applying moisturiser.
Benefits:
Using a serum helps in reducing the wrinkles to a great extent. Rose oil hydrates your dry skin and helps in reducing the acne spots. Rose oil also boosts collagen which slows the process of ageing and strengthens the skin. Aloe gel clears acne and soothes irritated skin. It also provides protection against sun damage. Rose water has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which helps in fighting acne and reduces puffiness. It improves the overall skin texture.
Oatmeal Polish
Things you need:
- Rolled Oats
- Almond Milk
- Rice Flour
Directions:
Take equal quantities of rolled oats and rice flour and add in enough almond milk. Mix everything together and use it as a skim polish. Apply a thick layer on facial skin (can also be used on body) and let it dry. Spray rose water on the dried mask and massage everything for 5 mins. rinse off and follow up with a moisturiser. You can find rolled oats on amazon.
Benefits:
Oats is a great exfoliator and a gentle cleanser. It is known to reduce the scars and spots and reduces oiliness on face while retaining moisture. Almond milk is rich in flavonoids which helps is reducing wrinkles. It also protects the skin from UV rays. Almond milk has vitamin E which slows down ageing and reduces fine lines on the skin. Rice flour has anti-ageing properties and exfoliates the skin. It improves skin tone and gives protection against the sun.
Fermented Rice Cream
Things you need:
- Fermented Rice Water
- Aloe gel
- Vitamin E Oil
Directions:
Mix few drop of Vitamin E oil and fermented rice water in the aloe gel and use it on the face. Fermented rice water can be easily made at home. Wash the rice and soak it in distilled water for a day and use it. You can also use Vitamin E capsules, if you don’t have Vitamin E oil. DETAILED RECIPE HERE >>>
Benefits:
Fermented Rice Water is an effective ingredient in Korean skin care regime. It has anti-inflammatory properties which aids in reducing puffiness and redness. Is enriched with numerous vitamins and minerals including Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. It lightens the blemishes and scars and gives instant glow on the face. Aloe Gel fights acne and helps in relieving the irritation caused by sunburn. It is a natural moisturiser and it has vitamin A,B,C and E which nourishes the skin and makes it smooth. Vitamin E naturally prevents ageing and gives a glow on the face.
Greek Yogurt Mask
Things you need:
- Greek Yogurt
- Milk
Directions:
Add a small quantity of milk to the Greek Yogurt and mix it and use it as a face mask. Apply this evenly on the face and then wash it off after 7-10 mins.
Benefits:
Greek yogurt rejuvenates your skin and also lightens your dark circles. Since it has lactic acid, it helps is reducing pigmentation. It also brightens the skin and adds moisture. It improves elasticity on the skin thereby making skin flawless and smoother. Milk softens the skin and prevents sun damage. It also provides moisture and brightens the face.
Sugar Scrub
Things you need:
- Fine Sugar
- Sweet Almond Oil
Directions:
Take a bowl and mix together enough fine sugar and sweet almond oil until you get a gritty spreadable paste. Use it for scrubbing.
Benefits:
Sugar, when used as a scrub, acts as a great exfoliator. It removes all the dead cells and restores freshness. It diminishes the clogged pores. Since it has glycolic acid, it also protects your skin and fades away the scars. Sweet almond oil on the other hand, reduces the puffiness and pigmentation around the eyes. It also improves the complexion and reduces wrinkles.
Turmeric Night Cream
Things you need:
- 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
- 3 tbsps Shea Butter
- 1 tbsp Argan Oil
Directions:
Take a bowl and add 3 tablespoons of Shea Butter. Then add 1 tablespoon turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon Argan oil to it. Now whip everything together using a hand mixer or a whisk to make it into a fluffy cream. Use the cream during night time.
Benefits:
Turmeric has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which fights against acne and calms the skin. Shea butter moisturises the dry skin and also treats flaky skin condition. Shea butter is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E which aids in making the skin soft and smooth. It has antioxidants which reduces the damage of cells. Argan oil has been used in the skin care products for a very long time for its effectiveness in treating the acne-prone skin. It is enriched with Vitamin E. It penetrates into the skin and minimises clogged pores.
Disclaimer:
- Always do a patch test before using any of the above mentioned recipes to avoid allergic reactions.
- Use a wooden or glass bowl to mix the ingredients together since some of the ingredients might lose its effectiveness.
- Do not scrub your face everyday.
- Do not use the ingredients in excess or it might cause dryness.
- Glass skin cannot be achieved overnight or instantly! Stick to a dedicated routine and eat healthy to see results.
