Author: Namratha Gopal | Illustrator: Parvathi Nayanar
Winter is finally here and it’s time to have a moisturising face mask in your skincare list! Yes, you are at the right place if you are looking for an extreme moisturizing and hydrating face mask to beat this winter cold and pamper your skin. This face mask is a unique blend and as the name itself suggests the mask has 5 beautifying ingredients that have extreme skin caring benefits. With that said, let’s jump to the recipe for panch amruth face mask – the ayurvedic skin glow mask without much delay.
Recipe for Panch Amruth Face Mask – An Ayurvedic Skin Glow Recipe
Benefits of the ingredients used in the Panch Amruth Face Mask
Milk
Milk is the best cleanser that can be used daily. For sure we can see the instant results with just wiping the skin with milk dipped cotton pad. Helps treating dry skin since it acts as a good toner. Acts as a mild exfoliating and hydrating agent. Thanks to the lactic acid since milk helps clear dark spots, blemishes, heals tanning and acne over time. Removes excess dirt from skin thus helping in rehydration as well.
Ghee
Ghee offers a plethora of benefits for the skin. It is rich in vitamin E and is known for healing chapped skin by its extreme moisturizing properties. It helps in making the skin smooth by removing dead skin cells when given a good massage for a facial skin. Surprisingly it helps in protecting the skin against sun damage as it has natural SPF properties and nourishes the skin extremely well.
Honey
Honey is packed with beneficial components that are very good for skin. It is a versatile that offers numerous benefits from moisturizing the skin to exfoliating the skin with also making sure to prevent fatal skin diseases like psoriasis or eczema. Honey helps speeds up the healing process by balancing the bacteria on your skin thus making it a great anti-acne product.
Yogurt
Yogurt is rich in lactic acid and alpha-hydroxy acid which is helpful in removal of dead skin cells. It helps in fighting against acnes and helps to treat infections due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Reduces dark circles and soothes skin extremely well. It helps in fading dark spots, pigmentation and blemishes. Adds super natural glow to the skin.
Tulsi / basil leaves
Basil also called as tulsi plant – a miracle plant that is loaded with powerful antioxidants and nutrients. It is one of the best herbs that is ever been discovered for its well known benefits for its anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which helps in preventing acne. Basil is an excellent pore cleanser since it contains natural oils and acts as an effective natural cleanser. It also soothes and calms skin with its anti-inflammatory properties. Basil also helps in tightening the pores while cleansing, leading to flawless and glowing skin. The presence of camphene as a constituent in basil helps in acting as an effective toner and also helps abolishing blackheads and whiteheads. Basil is a well known anti-aging solution with its abundant amount of anti-oxidants. It eliminates the free-radicals that combat the skin leading to skin damage. Basil also helps in preventing any kind of skin infection.
Method
Things you need:
- 3 tablespoon of milk
- 1 teaspoon of ghee
- ½ tablespoon of honey
- 2 tablespoon of yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of basil leaves juice
Directions:
1. Take a mixing bowl and add 3 tablespoon of milk, 2 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of basil leaves juice, 1 teaspoon of ghee. Give it a very good mix and now add ½ tablespoon of honey to it. You can whisk it for a better consistency else giving a very good mix should be enough.
2. The Panch Amruth face mask – a ayurvedic skin glow recipe is ready.
3. Use it as a face mask.
Usage:
Apply the panch amruth face mask on a clean facial skin with the help of brush. Let it stay on for 15 to 20mins. Follow up with the face wash with plain water and apply moisturizer.
Note – Make sure to use it thrice a week.
Disclaimer
- Patch test is mandatory before you use this mask and check if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the mask.
- Use the freshly prepared mask as much as possible for maintaining the skin health.
- Make sure to be consistent in using any recipe.
- Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the skin health.
- Stay hydrated.
- Consult the dermatologist if you have any underlying skin disease.
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