There is no need to spend time and money at your local spa. The secret to great glowing skin is as close as your kitchen! We have plenty of products in our kitchen that can be used in our skincare routine apart from cooking. Sounds great! The best part is that all these natural products are free from chemicals and rich in vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants which are good for the skin. They are not only cheaper but much better when it comes to their results. So are you ready to pamper yourself with these simple and quick ‘one’ ingredient face packs? This just involves you putting a single thing on your face.
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One Ingredient Face Packs- PAPAYA
Papaya is a powerhouse of essential nutrients. It’s not just great for your health but can also be used as a one-ingredient face pack to nourish your skin and bring back its natural glow.
Papain, an active enzyme that is naturally found in papaya helps in exfoliating dead skin, hydrating the skin cells and improving skin tone. Papaya makes an excellent anti-ageing face pack as the alpha hydroxyl acids in it prevents signs of ageing, such as wrinkles and fine lines. The vitamin E and C in it rejuvenates the skin.
Blend or mash up the soft ripe papaya into a lump-free puree. Apply this directly on your face and neck. After keeping it on for 20 minutes, when the pack dries, scrub it off gently. Now wash off your face with water.
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POTATO
Potatoes work wonders for the skin. It is rich in starch that reduces pigmentation and the enzymes in it keep the skin healthy. Naturally, potatoes have some bleaching properties which will help you lighten those dark spots, scars, blemishes and acne marks. Potatoes have antioxidants that protect your skin from environmental damage caused by pollution and exposure to the sun.
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BANANA
Generally, when you see overripe bananas with a couple of fruit flies buzzing around them, you toss them into the trash. Isn’t it? Well, I used to do that too! But now it’s the other way around. No doubt, overripe bananas may look ugly but they are packed with the powerful antioxidants, phytochemicals and vitamins. And that makes them the perfect addition to your all-natural face packs.
Bananas are the secret behind well-moisturized skin. They are better to be called as nature’s botox as they contain super wrinkle-fighting nutrients that help fade age spots and prevent fine lines and wrinkles from forming. If your skin is peeling and dry, try this out!
Get a small bowl, mash up a ripe banana with the back of your fork. Using clean fingertips, slather the banana face mask onto your face in gentle circular motions. Let the mask sink into your pores for about 10 to 15 minutes. After that rinse off with cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel and enjoy the softness of your skin.
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EGG
Eggs are a great source of nutrition and have been used in beauty products for centuries. Protein-packed eggs provide hydration and elasticity to the skin and can help in repairing tissues and firming skin.
EGG WHITE
The astringent like property of egg white helps tighten the skin pores and gives you a youthful appearance. The protein in eggs has skin-tightening effects and absorbs excess oil from the skin. So, if your skin is feeling a little droopy and has large pores or acne-prone skin, go for this face pack!
Just whisk the egg white until frothy, coat your face (avoiding your mouth) and leave it on for about fifteen minutes. Rinse with cool water and that’s it!
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EGG YOLK
Egg yolks are rich in fatty acids which can lend moisture to the skin. The yolk contains the bulk of the vitamins and minerals and applying for an egg yolk face mask transfers these to your skin. The nutrients in egg yolks work to hydrate, nourish, and moisturize dry & dull flaky skin.
Take an egg yolk, whisk it properly. Use a brush or your fingertips to apply a thick layer on the face. Make sure to leave the eye and the area around the eye to keep them safe. For this, you can put 2 pieces of cucumber on the eyes or 2 cotton balls. Now let it dry well. After drying completely, remove the layer using cold water.
HONEY
Honey is a natural humectant, which means that it not only attracts moisture to your skin, it also helps keep it there. It is loaded with probiotics, antioxidants, nutrients and enzymes which work together to nourish and plump the skin. Pure honey makes a wonderful face mask for dry skin. It helps control wrinkles and fine lines on the face and increase skin’s elasticity, thus making it look youthful and glowing. Honey is naturally antibacterial too, so this face pack is great for acne treatment and prevention.
Take a tablespoon of honey and spread a thin layer on damp skin (make sure to apply the honey after wetting your face, or else it will be too sticky). Leave on for about 15 minutes before washing off. You’ll find your skin hydrated, fresh and supple at all times.
*Apply manuka honey or another variety of unpasteurized, raw honey to your face.
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ORANGE
Bright, shiny and tangerine Orange is full of ingredients that will help to boost your complexion! Being an excellent source of vitamin C, orange can do wonders for your skin. Natural oils in Oranges help to moisturise skin, providing softer healthier-looking skin for longer. It contains antioxidants which slow down the production of wrinkles and stop premature ageing. Apart from the fruit itself, orange juice and even orange peels can provide a range of beauty benefits to your skin.
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YOGURT
Yoghurt has been used on the skin since ancient times. It makes one of the amazing one ingredient face packs which gives you glowing, youthful skin. Thanks to all those wonderful skin-friendly nutrients present in yoghurt which makes a yoghurt face mask so effective. The yoghurt-infused face pack is particularly beneficial for those with oily skin or those prone to breakouts because its zinc content regulates oil production and works as a mild astringent. The lactic acid in yoghurt will help dissolve dead skin and tighten large pores on the skin
Gently spread a teaspoon of plain yoghurt with your fingertips in a swirling motion on your face. Wait for about 10-15 minutes for the skin to absorb the yoghurt, then rinse it off with cool water.
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DARK CHOCOLATE
‘Dark’ chocolate is packed with superpowers: it works as an antioxidant, protects the skin from sun damage, wards off blemishes and increases the activity of collagen. Being rich in vitamins and minerals, it helps refresh and rejuvenate your skin. The nutrients present in it slough away dead skin cells, thereby leaving you with a healthy youthful glow. Also, it will make you smell heavenly.
Melt ¼th cup of dark chocolate and once it cools apply generously on your face and neck area. After 20 minutes wash it off with water and pat your skin dry.
Are these packs safe for every skin types?
Yes Komal, these face packs are beneficial for all skin types except the one with egg yolk. Egg yolk, particularly works best on dry and flaky skin.