Wednesday 30 July 2014

HOMEMADE ANTI AGING FACE MASK

Hello Readers,

Let's see an effective natural face pack. Homemade face masks are cheaper and have no side effects and still homemade face mask yield wonderful results. Even though readymade solutions or face packs are easy to use and can leave you feeling instantly beautified.

                             

Ingredients:
  •   Green Gram Powder.
  •   Honey.
  •   Lemon Juice.
  •   Egg.

Steps to prepare Green Gram Anti-Aging Face Mask:
  • Take the egg white in a clean bowl. Add lemon juice and lightly whisk the mixture.Lemon juice help reduce the smell of egg.
  • To this egg-white and lemon juice mixture, add some honey.
  • Finally add half a spoon of green gram powder and mix it to get the required consistency.
  • Wash face, Rise with warm water to open up the pores.
  • Gently apply the green gram to your skin. Apply it all over your face in circular upward motion, avoiding the eyes and mouth area.
  • Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, but don’t let it dry and hard, else it will be very tight.
  • Wash it off with warm water and apply an oil free moisturizer for healthy, supple and youthful skin.

Effect post using Green Gram Anti-Aging Face Mask:
  • Your pores are closed (though temporarily) hence impurities are removed as well.
  • Deep cleansing, especially from remains of makeup
  • Good for skin  tightening, reduce wrinkles and fine lines
  • Oil balancing effect; for people with oily skin, egg white balances the oil secretion
  • Reduces redness and evens skin tone

Warnings:
  • Lemon juice may produce stinging due to the citric acid in the juice. Start by mixing the lemon juice in small quantity and then adjust the mixture based on how your skin feels. When using lemon juice on the skin, be sure to stay out of the sun and use a high SPF sunscreen when you must be outside. Lemon juice on the skin will make your skin more prone to sunburn and the resulting damage that can occur.
  • If you tend to have sensitive skin or allergies, perform a skin test with your face mask first. Rub a small amount behind your ear and leave on for 5-10 minutes before washing off. If any irritation occurs, don’t use the mask.
  • Skin tightening and a little discomfort is the immediate effect anyone gets by applying egg white based face masks, but this effect quickly disappears once you remove the face mask. 

The benefits of individual ingredients used in this face pack:


Egg White:
An egg contains about 69 different proteins and these proteins significantly contribute in maintaining the elasticity of skin. Egg whites are high in collagen and vitamin A which helps in checking fine lines and wrinkles. Egg white helps reduce excess sebum in your skin by shrinking the size of your pores. It also gives your skin a firmer and more even look by greatly reducing larger pores.
Green gram:
Green Gram is the green moong daal the whole one not the broken one. Green gram flour is an excellent cleaner and is a very good substitute for soap. It acts as a strong anti-bacterial agent, and removes the dirt from the skin without causing any irritation. Those who are seeking for good complexions can try and apply green gram powder over the face: it will bleach the color and give desirable complexion. Green gram is also known for its anti-aging qualities and is a very good body scrub also.
Honey:
Honey encourages the regeneration of new tissue. Honey acts as an anti-aging agent, and moisturizer. Additionally, it contains anti-microbial properties and natural antioxidants which help to protect the skin from sun rays and facilitates the skin’s ability to rejuvenate and refresh exhausted looking skin, thus leaving it soft and silky. Honey also has the ability to absorb and retain moisture and this helps in keeping the skin well hydrated, fresh and
Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice has natural antibacterial properties that make it a good choice to help cure acne and prevent further breakouts. Using lemon juice on blackheads has been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of blackheads. Lemon juice lightens age spots, blemishes and brightens the skin. Lemon is a very good Exfoliator and fights wrinkles and acne.


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