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Our face takes the maximum amount of heat, pollution and UV rays, thus we need to protect and indulge in easy home remedies to revive the lost glow. Fermented and probiotic products like curd can do wonders for our skin. This eatable might be getting a lot of attention now because of Korean skincare routines that have become popular in social media, but they are an age-old tradition.
Benefits of Applying Curd on the Face:
Curd packs have been used since the time of our great-grandmothers. It is said that curd helps in de-tanning and hydrating the skin. It also increases the elasticity of the skin while making it bright and treats it for loss of moisture as well. There are different types of curd-based face packs that you can DIY at home and do not need to purchase them from outside. So, give your skin some extra love and stop using harsh chemicals that harm your skin rather than doing any good.
Here is a list of DIY curd face packs that you whip up in a few minutes and apply.
1. The classic honey-haldi-besan-curd face pack
This curd face pack is the oldest beauty hack and suits all skin types. It is made up of the most basic items that one can find in every kitchen. The honey will cleanse your face and bring a shine to it. The besan and curd are for exfoliation and the turmeric gives a nice glow to your face.
How to Apply: You only need a pinch of turmeric, a spoon of besan or chickpea flour and a spoon of curd. You can also add a few drops of honey and lemon if you are not allergic. Leave the face pack for 15 minutes and see the miracle results instantly.
2. A basic honey and curd face pack
This curd face pack is best for people with normal to dry skin. It is perfect for winters as honey has moisturizing properties and prevents your skin from dryness.
How to Apply: Just take a tablespoon of honey with two tablespoons of curd and mix it well. Apply on your face, leave it on for 20 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
3. A zesty lemon and curd face pack
Lemon has citric acid which helps even your skin tone and helps remove stubborn tan. It also helps to brighten your skin. This curd face pack is great for oily to normal skin types.
How to Apply: Take a spoon of diluted lemon juice and mix it with curd. Leave it on for 10 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
4. An exfoliating oats and curd face pack
This curd face pack is perfect for people with oily and sensitive skin. Oats act as an exfoliator and when combined with curd, it makes an excellent face pack that helps in removing pimples and blackheads.
How to Apply: Take a spoon of rolled oats and a spoon of curd. You can blend them together in a blender to make a smooth paste as well. Apply and leave it on your face for 10 minutes and wipe it off with a wet cloth.
5. A de-tan tomato and curd face pack
This curd face pack is for all skin types and is best for removing the tan on your face. It is also great for tightening your skin pores.
How to Apply: Blend half a tomato and a spoon of curd, apply it on your face for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
6. A nourishing orange peel powder and masoor dal curd face pack
This curd face pack is for normal to oily skin types. The orange peel powder helps in protecting the skin and masoor dal works wonders for removing pimples, blackheads and acne.
How to Apply: Take a spoon of orange peel powder, a spoon of ground masoor dal and curd. Mix it all together and apply it on your face for 10 minutes before washing it off with cold water.
7. A glowing apple and curd face pack
You should try this curd face pack for the ultimate glowing skin. Apple helps the skin retain its natural healthy oils and moisture. When combined with curd, it helps remove all the dead skin cells too.
How to Apply: Blend half an apple with a spoon of curd and apply the mixture on your face for 20 minutes before washing it with cold water.
8. A fresh neem and curd face pack
This face mask is for people who have highly sensitive skin. The neem leaves help with sun damage like dark spots, blemishes and pigmentation. It also helps in reducing acne scars.
How to Apply: Make a powder of the neem leaves and mix it with a spoonful of curd. Leave it on your face for 10 minutes. Wipe your face with a wet cloth.
These are our top recommendations for curd face packs. Use them once a week for the best results.
Note: We recommend doing a patch test for the face packs suggested here before using them directly on your face.
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