Six Things to Improve Your Skin

Stop digging into the market of beauty products. Look around and you will find many things that can do wonders for your skin. You may not have expected these things have anything to do with skin. However, when you are going to read the list given below, most probably you are going to drop your passion for pricey products and you would adopt these natural items for daily skin care.

1. Fuller’s Earth ( multani mitti)

Fuller’s earth has natural antiseptic properties that make it ideal for skin care. It not only removes skin pigmentation, dark patches and acne but also heals the skin from burns and insect bites. Apply paste of fuller’s earth mixed with rose water drops and leave for 20 minutes. You will get a rejuvenated, soft and clean skin.

2. Basil leaves or tulsi

Basil leaves has extraordinary medicinal properties that gives skin a fresh and acne free glow. It is also useful in various skin conditions like eczema. Applying paste of basil leaves provide relief from insect bites and stings. Whether you consume the basil leaves paste or apply it on skin, the results are great for body as well as skin.

3. Indian Lilac or Neem

Neem is an herb with anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties. Each part of this tree is useful to cure different problems of human body. For oil control and reduction of pigmentation, acne and dullness of skin, apply regularly paste of Neem leaves and get flawless skin. Using its leaves in bathing water helps in getting rid of skin infections. Neem soothes the irritated skin and moisturizes the skin as well. The patients of psoriasis and chicken pox benefit a lot from Neem leaves.

4. Mint leaves ( pudina)

You would be surprised to know mint leaves are so beneficial for skin because of its anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, mint is used in abundance in your expensive skin care products. If you are thinking of switching over to natural mint for skin care then you are wise. Use mint paste for curing old acne problem. It exfoliates, soothes, moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin.

5. Saffron ( kesar)

Saffron lightens the skin complexion and improves the quality of skin as well. It has anti bacterial properties and exfoliating qualities. Massage one or two strands of saffron soaked in milk overnight on face to obtain lighter and radiant skin tone. It is ideal for curing acne. Though it is expensive, one should not forget that it has rich skin boosting properties too.

6. Indian gooseberry ( amla)

You thought gooseberries are great for hair. But they are excellent for skin as well. They have high antioxidants, anti aging and anti bacterial properties that help to clarify the skin surface. Apply the paste of amla to get clean, clear and bright skin tone. Include it in diet to cure body disorders from within and the result will show up on your skin.

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