Oct 15, 2002 12:26 PM
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(Updated Oct 15, 2002 12:26 PM)
However chiselled our facial features maybe it is the skin complexion that lends an aura of beauty to the face.There has been no time when women have not tried all possible means to make themselves look more attractive.Nowadays most beauty aids come in jars and bottles and are sold in shops but several women still prefer home made blends and mixtures.
The most widely used beauty preparation is the facial mask.The purpose of using mask is manifold-
1)It clears pores, adds moisture and generally rejuvenates the skin.
2)It helps to tighten skin, removes dead skin and adds radiance to the face.
3)It helps to remove tan caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Everybody after the age of 20 somtimes even earlier can use the mask.It is simply a method of feeding the skin from the outside, of nourishing it with the goodness of nature's bounty to regain the lost glow.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FACE MASK
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1)To every tablespoon of milk cream add a small pinch of turmeric.Apply this on your face for an hour.Bathe with warm water.This will make your skin radiant and glowing.
2)Make a paste of multani mitti(Fuller's earth)and a little cream and apply it on your face.Let it dry for an hour and then wash off with cold water.This helps to tighten pores and freshen the skin almost at once.
3)Mix 1 teaspoon of egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of honey add few drops of olive oil or vitamin E oil.Mix and apply it on the face.Let it dry for an hour and then rinse it.It will give radiance to the face.This is excellent for dry skin.
4)Mix ground oatmeal and honey and apply it on the face.Rinse off after sometime, it gives good nourishment to dry skin.
5)Grate cucumber and mix with yogurt(dahi)and apply on face.Keep for 15 mins then rinse off.This is good for oily skin
6)A mask made of peach puree and yogurt is also excellent for oily skin.
7)Oatmeal is excellent for oily skin as it absorbs excess oil.Mix it with any of the fruit puree(avocado, pear, orange, grape and nectarine)and apply on the face.
8)For a normal or combination skin make a face mask with 1 egg and 1/2 cup of cooked oatmeal and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.Mix and apply on the face for 15 mins.Then rinse off.
This mask can be made at home which is cheaper than the face packs that we buy from the shop.