Anyone who is a fan of makeup knows that the key to having a good makeup day is to start off with good skin. Even if you are not going for a full makeup look, it can be essential to look for options that will give you baby soft skin and this naturally healthy look that is so desirable and looks photo ready. While people tend to think it is a genetic thing and ultimately unattainable, it is not so. Your skin will be as healthy as you maintain it. With proper care and some TLC, you can ensure that your skin is healthy. Of course, that starts with having a healthy inside. What you eat affects the way our skin looks and feels. By going on a proper diet and taking the medicines and supplements that are required to treat any pre-existing skin issues, you can start the process of acquiring beautiful and healthy skin. Hydrating yourself is another crucial step that you will have to incorporate to ensure your skin is well moisturised.
Once you have mastered the basics of acquiring good skin, there are a few face masks you can incorporate into your daily skincare routine that will help you refine the texture and tone of your skin and help you get more supple and bouncy skin from within. With a combination of cleansing and moisturising, you can get the fantastic baby soft skin.
Sandalwood, turmeric and honey
Sandalwood is an amazing ingredient that can help to enhance the texture of the skin, treat any acne scars and other bumps on the skin, reducing inflammation and can help make the texture of the skin soft. Turmeric also helps in providing a lot of anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial benefits and can help provide glowing skin. Honey helps to act as a humectant and make your skin more moisturised.
Ingredients-
- 2tbsp sandalwood powder
- 1tbsp turmeric
- Three tsp honey
Mix in the sandalwood powder with the turmeric powder. Add the honey gradually and add the honey slowly to form a paste. Apply a smooth layer on your face and let it dry. Wash off with cold water. Use bi-weekly for best results. Go to DealVoucherz to find the best deals on online websites that sell sandalwood powder.
Rice flour and milk
Rice flour is amazing for your skin and can help provide a lot of antioxidants to help protect and repair the skin from sun damage. It also offers anti-inflammatory properties to help minimise the size of pores on the skin. Milk also provides a lot of skin benefits from shrinking pores, improving the complexion of the face and removing dead cells from the skin and smoothing wrinkles and fine lines,
Ingredients-
- 3-4 tbsp rice flour
- 4-5 tbsp milk
In a mixing bowl, take 3-4 tablespoon of rice flour and whisk to ensure there are no lumps. Add the milk slowly till it about forms a smooth paste. Apply the paste on the neck and face area and let it sit and dry for 20-30 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water and apply moisturiser to the skin. You can use the mask once or twice weekly for best results.
Oatmeal face mask
Apart from being an amazing cereal for your breakfast that is low calorie and can add a lot of fibre into your diet, it is incredible for your skin as well. The texture of oatmeal can help scrub the skin for deep cleansing, it helps to heal any cuts on the skin and helps nourish the skin. Oatmeal can be incorporated in a lot of face masks. This is one of the best customisations that gives amazing results.
Ingredients-
- 2tbsp oatmeal
- 2tbsp rose water
- 1tbsp honey
Mix the oatmeal and rosewater to form a smooth paste. Add the honey to the mixture and apply on the face in a thin even layer. Let it dry for around 15 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Follow up with a good moisturiser. Use weekly for best results.
Egg Whites
Egg whites are one of the best ingredients when it comes to skin and hair. Egg whites are an amazing source of protein that helps to refine and repair skin texture. It helps get rid of any existing pimples by shrinking them down. It helps to improve the elasticity of the skin, making it bouncier and closing any enlarged pores on the skin. It can be added to some face masks and works amazingly well to give you smoother skin.
Ingredients
- One egg
- One tsp honey
- 1tsp lemon juice.
Separate the egg white from the yolk, making sure the yolk does not leak into the white. Add the honey and lemon juice to the egg whites and mix it well till it is frothy and combined. Apply on your face, leave on till it starts getting firm. Rinse off with lukewarm water and follow up with a moisturiser. Apply bi-weekly for best results.
