Effective Ayurvedic Remedies for Glowing Skin

Skin is essential, how we look does determine how we feel about ourselves. While there is no compulsion that only someone with glowing skin would feel good and confident about themselves, it cannot be denied though that all of us want healthy glowing skin. In a time when you can’t distinguish between what is trustable to put on your skin, effective ayurvedic remedies are like a haven. Here are some effective ayurvedic remedies that have proven to guarantee glowing skin:

Turmeric

This gold color spice is rich in numerous nutrients and elements that help tackle common skin issues. It contains a substance called Curcumin which is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in fighting damaging free radicals. Turmeric promotes collagen production in the skin, collagen is responsible for keeping the skin tight and glowing as it prevents sagging and wrinkles, thus delaying skin aging. It works as a natural foundation because it helps in achieving even skin tone. It also can function as a natural exfoliator and proactive against acne. 

How to use 

Depending upon for what purpose you are looking to treat the supporting ingredient with turmeric varies.

• For Natural Glow: Mix 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric with 1/2 teaspoon of milk. Make a smooth paste. Apply and let it rest till completely dry. Gently wash off with cold or warm water.

• Exfoliation: Exfoliation is essential for glowing skin, as it gets rid of all the dead skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground oatmeal with 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric, ½ teaspoon gram flour, and milk/rosewater. Mix thoroughly and apply. Let it rest till it is completely dry. Gently wash off with cold water.

• Acne: It tackles the acne-causing bacteria and excess oil in the skin. Make a paste by combining 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder, and little milk. Apply. Repeat this a few times a week.

Rosewater

Rosewater is water with the essence of Rose, made by soaking the rose petals in water. It has soothing, anti-aging, and antiseptic properties. Organic Rosewater helps maintain the natural pH of the skin. The best toner is this one. Toners help in cleaning pollution and oil from the skin. It is a very important step in skincare and applying makeup. Regular use of Rose water prevents blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.

It also combats the very common problem of under-eye puffiness by reenergizing, hydrating as well as moisturizing the skin.

Makeup enhances our natural features and is a great source of self-expression. Regardless, it is important to remove makeup completely before sleeping. The finest organic makeup remover, even for delicate skin, is rose water.

How to use 

• As a moisturizer: A hydrated moisturized skin will have a natural glow. Mix some rose water with moisturizer and apply it to have a cooling, refreshing, and thoroughly fresh glow.
• Under Eye Puffiness: Eyes make for an attraction point on the face, but they are often ignored by beauty regimes trying to achieve glowing skin. Soak cotton strips in rose water and apply to the under-eye area.

Sandalwood

It’s a highly valued ayurvedic ingredient for glowing skin. It has the power of restoring skin damage, blemishes blood purifying properties, is antiseptic, helps in reducing pigmentation as well as dark spots, and helps slow, minimize, or even stop aging skin by fighting free radicals. It has a multitude of benefits. It also deals with the very common problem of pimples and acne gently. Reduces redness and scarring from pimples and acne.

How to use

• For Acne and pimples: Apply a paste of sandalwood powder, and turmeric made with a little milk. Leave it overnight and wash it off with just cold water and no soap as it might agitate the skin.

• For Acne scars: Apply a paste of sandalwood powder and glam flour with rosewater. Apply regularly, and consistently.

• For uneven skin tone: It works by naturally achieving a uniform skin tone. 

Apply a paste of sandalwood, lemon, and vitamin E capsule. Was it off with cold water when completely dry?

• For a natural glow: Apply a paste of rosewater and sandalwood to achieve hydrated, rejuvenated, and glowing skin.

• For exfoliation: Combine mashed pulp of ripe papaya with red sandalwood and apply. Wash off with cold water when completely dry.

Banana

This humble fruit is rich in potassium. Antioxidants help achieve glowing skin by fighting acne-causing bacteria, and blemishes. Bananas are rich in Silica thus helping have younger, wrinkle-free skin. Silica also promotes the secretion of collagen, the natural protein that makes the skin feel tight and flowing.

How to use 

• For acne and blemishes: Banana contains vitamin A which helps in fighting acne by reducing inflammation and Phenolics that act as anti-microbial and fight acne lesions. Grind a handful of Neem leaves with half a banana with its peel and add turmeric. Keep this for 15 minutes to your face and neck, then rinse with warm water to remove.
• Fights Dull skin: Bananas are rich in Potassium and vitamin A, thus keeping the skin moisturized and hydrated. Without peeling, mash half of a banana with a few drops of organic honey. Apply for 15-20 minutes depending on the degree of dryness. Wash it off with cold or lukewarm water.

• For wrinkles and sagginess: Banana works like magic when combined with curd. Antioxidants in the banana have anti-aging properties. They together hydrate, and minimize pores, and fine lines and the lactic acid of the yogurt works perfectly for achieving even skin tone.

Mash half a banana with some curd to make a fine paste. Apply this over your face and neck. After 15 minutes, rinse it off with cold or lukewarm water. Try this mask twice a week.

Conclusion

Skincare used to sound expensive because of all the products one needed for it. But there is also a cheaper, healthier, and more effective alternative. I.e. using ayurvedic remedies. We have suggested some face pack recipes from different super helpful ingredients easily available. Consult ayurvedic doctor online or begin with one ayurvedic remedy and work your way up to catering to all areas of your face. Practice positivity, as it’s not only what we put on our face but also in our minds that results in the quality of our skin. Happy thoughts, a nutritious diet, and ayurvedic skincare routine results in glowing skin!