What is your definition of beautiful skin? Do you think the temporary satisfaction and feel good factor you observe after applying harmful beauty cosmetics defines beautiful skin. Beautiful skin is generally defined as the skin which is free from acne scars, pimples, wrinkles, spots, dark circles, suntan and stays hydrated and healthy from inside. The quest for having younger skin is as old as man. Have you ever wondered how you dadi/nani still manages to look younger than their actual age? Yes! The homemade remedies or gharelu nushke are the eminent reason why they always look more radiant and appealing than us even in old age. Although there are varieties of skin care products like lotion, gel, or creams, but that products are loaded with chemicals which does more harm than good. Dadi/Nanis totally believe that ingredients which we find in nature bless us with glowing and flawless skin.

Read out the homemade face packs to get beautiful and glowing skin staying at home.

• Papaya and lime juice face pack

Both fruits, papaya and lemon juice are loaded with bleaching properties. Lemon juice is favourite of almost every female as it is easily extracted, gives fair complexion and glowing skin. Papaya, when mixed with lemon juice, flaunts amazing result on skin. If you have dry skin, add raw milk as milk has hydrating properties. Blend papaya and lemon juice together to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your skin for 20 minutes before washing off.

• Almond and Milk face pack

Almonds which are known as the powerhouse of energy, improve our immune system is also beneficial for giving glowing and radiant skin. This face pack can do wonders to your skin tone. It blesses you with a bright complexion. Soak 4-5 almonds overnight. Crush them and make a consistent paste mixing milk as required. Spread it all over your face for 1 hour and wash it off with tap water.

• Carrot and honey face pack

Carrots are a very effective ingredient to use in skin care regime. It doesn’t only help you to shed weight but also provide healthy skin. It soaks excess sebum from your skin and prevents wrinkles making skin soft and supple. Grind carrot and extract the juice. Add 1 tablespoon of honey in it. Smear it all over your face, neck and exposed skin for 15 minutes. Let it dry naturally to wash off with cold water.

• Avocado and eggwhite facemask

The antioxidants present in avocado rejuvenates the skin from inside. The nutrients found in avocado prevent skin ageing by reducing wrinkles and fine lines and improves face density and thickness. How to apply? Extract avocado pulp, add egg white, water and 1 tbsp honey. Mix all the ingredients together to blend a paste. Smear it on your skin for 15 minutes to wash it off with water.

• Rice flour, and tea water face pack

Rice flour acts as a scrubber to remove dead skin cells from your skin. You have to take a half tablespoon of honey, 3 tablespoons of tea water and 2 tbsp of rice flour. Apply this face pack on your skin and massage gently in circular motion to remove dead skin cells, dirt and dust. Honey provides moisture to your skin. Regular use of this face pack gives you fair skin complexion.

• Sandalwood face pack

There is a special face pack if you want whitening skin instantly. No matter if you have made an instant plan with your BFF or beau, just apply this face pack and get clear and brighter skin. Mix sandalwood powder or Chandan in water. Spread it all your face, skin and wait till the face pack get dries. Rinse it off with cold water to see amazing results.