Author: Kadambari R.
Our skin often needs some sort of boost to cope up with the harsh environment in today’s world. Sometimes your daily skin care routine alone won’t be enough. You just need to give it more to make it look hydrated and moisturised. That is where using a face mask helps. Using face mask with suitable effective ingredients once a week will make your skin look healthy. So, to help you manage your skin, here we are with another recipe for face mask. This would be the Best Face Mask Ever that you’d come across. Let’s go checkout the recipe and the benefits of the ingredients used.
RECIPE FOR THE BEST FACE MASK EVER:
Benefits of the ingredients used in the face mask recipe:
SANDALWOOD POWDER:
Sandalwood powder helps even out your skin tone. It has been widely used in the beauty industry. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The aroma of the sandalwood also helps you calm down. It has anti-ageing properties. It provides elasticity to the skin. It helps fade away fine lines and wrinkles. Sandalwood nourishes your skin and also helps reduce pigmentation and sun tan. It also helps remove excess oil from the skin. It is ideal for people who have issues with acne and blemishes.
TURMERIC:
Turmeric consists of a component called Curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. This will help your skin heal from any inflammation and redness. Turmeric offers relief to acne prone skin. If your skin is suffering from breakouts, turmeric swoops in to save your skin. This also helps in diminishing acne scars. Using turmeric on your skin will soothe your skin. It also helps repair sun damage and reduces pigmentation. Turmeric also gives protection against sun’s harmful UV rays.
SAFFRON:
Saffron does wonders to your skin. It has powerful antioxidants. Saffron protects your skin from the sun’s harmful ultra violet rays. It benefits the skin by providing the glow it needs. It makes the skin soft and supple. This also helps your skin feel rejuvenated. It greatly helps in reducing pigmentation and blemishes. It consists of anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which aids in treating redness and acne.
MILK:
Milk is an excellent cleansing agent. It has Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) i.e., it has lactic acid which is being used in many skin care products these days. It helps reduce pigmentation. It helps in removing the dead skin cells and makes your skin soft and moisturised. It has Vitamins that will make your skin healthy. It hydrates and exfoliates your skin. It provides relief to dry and flaky skin.
METHOD:
Things you need:
- Sandalwood powder – 1 tablespoon
- Milk – 2 tablespoons
- Saffron strands – 2-3 strands
- Turmeric – ½ tablespoon
Directions:
In order to make the face mask, take a bowl and add 1 tablespoon sandalwood powder and ½ tablespoon turmeric powder. Then add 3 strands of saffron. Finally add 2 tablespoons milk and mix everything together until it forms a smooth paste like consistency.
USAGE: Before applying this mask, make sure to cleanse your face properly using a mild cleanser. Steaming your face using a hot towel before using the mask is also advisable. It will help the mask to work properly by penetrating in your skin. Then apply this mask evenly on your face. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then rinse it off. Follow it with a moisturiser.
NOTE:
- Perform a patch test before using the mask to avoid any allergic reactions.
- Use this mask once a week to get better results.
- You can modify the measurements as per your needs but keep in mind that turmeric might stain your face, if you use it in excess.
