Summer has already knocked our doors and it means business. You step out of the house and you can literally feel the heat burning your skin. Besides dehydrating the body, the extreme temperature can cause havoc on the skin and can cause tanning, pigmentation, early ageing etc. The result is dull, tried and sallow looking skin with zero appeal. Yes, one can always go to the salon but let's be honest, who has the time? But the lack of time should not refrain you from talking care of your skin and that's why today we share a list of 20 best homemade face packs which are easy to make but equally effective in beating the summer rage on the skin.
- 1. Reawaken skin by exfoliating it to clear dead cells and allow nutrients in. For the face try an organic cleanser. It is better and harmless. You can also try dry brushing the body with long sweeps towards the heart to detoxify and condition skin.
- 2. Moisturize all your body to fight the drying effects winter has on skin so that you are ready for the summer. An efficient moisturizer gives skin hydration, nutrients and protection - while letting skin breathe.
- 3. To give your hair even more of a reprieve, try an apple-cider-vinegar rinse, which can be used once a week to deep-clean hair and make it shinier. Dilute ½ cup apple-cider vinegar with 1½ cups water, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to mask the smell, and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Spritz the concoction onto dry roots and massage it into your scalp. Leave it on for five minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
- 4. For a refreshing foot bath, soak your feet in brewed and cooled black tea for 30 minutes to minimize perspiration and odor. Tea contains tannins, plant polyphenols that can act as an astringent and help reduce sweating, says Graf. The tannins in tea may also reduce odor.
- 5. Drink plenty of water and herbal tea to detox and hydrate from the inside. Particularly important in the summer months when we are more prone to dehydration.
- 6. Don’t forget lips as rough cracked ones are ageing. Organic Shea Butter is all you need to keep them soft and smooth. This is a great natural beauty treat and Shea Butter can be easily found in most general organic beauty stores. It is also great for any areas of dry skin such as feet and elbows.
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