By Ninder Kaur
February is often a time when we feel like making changes, especially when it comes to our skincare routines. The beauty and skin care industry is a multi million pound industry with masses of creams, lotions and treatments which all promise to help us on our quest for beautiful looking skin, but they often with a hefty price tag. Having worked in the beauty industry for over 11 years, I have come across some highly effective treatments and results driven products, but most people are often feeling the pinch when it comes to January.
You need not worry as you can find many active ingredients in your household cupboards to help with your skin problems this winter. So why not save yourself and your purse from a trip to the salon this January, and try theses homemade masks.
Mask ingredients for congested/spot prone and dull skin
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of raw organic honey
1 teaspoon of milk (you can also use yogurt)
Turmeric also known as ‘haldi’ is a staple spice within the Asian household. Turmeric has been used as a beauty product for centuries, it is an natural and inexpensive way of treating several skin problems. Turmeric has great anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is a good antioxidant which is great for congested, spot prone skin. Honey also has anti-bacterial properties that helps moisturise the skin well. Milk contains lactic acid which is an alpha hydroxyl acid. This creates an exfoliation effect on the skin. Lemon juice can be added to the mask to help brighten the skin. Once the ingredients are mixed together, the mask should be left on for 20 minutes.
Mask ingredients for dry skin
1/4 avocado
1 egg white
1 teaspoon of milk
1 teaspoon of raw organic honey
Avocados contain numerous important nutrients including vitamins A, C and E which are all excellent for keeping your skin moisturised. Eggs contain magical anti ageing properties because they are high in collagen and vitamin A. Eggs will also feed and hydrate the skin with nutrients because they contain protein and potassium. When mixing the mask, you should prepare the egg white first by beating it until it turns a little frothy. Next you will need to mash the avocado before adding it to the egg white, followed by the milk and honey. This can then be left on for 20 minutes.
If you require any additional information, then you can contact Rupa Gill, Advanced Skin Care Specialist on rupagill-spmu@outlook.com
