Summer is finally here and we know it brings with it a lot of skin issues! Eating cool foods during summer season is a must. Similarly, making your skin feel cooler is also important to beat the scorching heat.
If you are wondering how to prepare your skin to beat the summer heat? Well, summer heat affects the skin in several ways, and to protect it from the harsh sun, you will need cooling face masks. What can they do to your skin? Read on to find out!
Aloe vera and lemon juice face mask
Lemon juice effectively remove the grease while adding a fresh fragrance to the skin and aloe vera keeps the skin moisturised. To make this quick face mask, take 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into it. Mix both the ingredients to make a paste and cover your face with this paste and wash after 20 minutes.
Tomato and honey mask
Tomato and honey can also do wonders for your skin. Tomato contains detanning properties, thus it is one of the best ingredients to use for a cooling face mask during summers. Honey has anti bacterial and other benefits properties present in it that can help in making you feel cool.
Multani mitti, rosewater, and mint pack
Multani mitti has been used for ages as a face mask and to treat many skin-related problems. And both rosewater and mint are known for their cooling effects. Rosewater is used in thandai, sherbets, and many drinks and dishes for flavor whereas mint is an important cooking ingredient.
Mix one tablespoon of Multani mitti with 1 tablespoon of rosewater and a paste of mint. You can also add a bit of milk to make the consistency just right for the application and apply.
Fruit Face mask
To make this mask, take fruits like banana, apple, papaya, watermelon and mix them together and apply them to the face. Keep it on for 20- 30 minutes. Papaya is rich in enzymes and helps cleanse dead skin cells, banana tightens the skin and apple contains pectin that helps cleanse the skin. Orange is rich in vitamin C and helps restore the normal acid-alkaline balance.
Rosewater and sandalwood Face mask
Sandalwood had been an age-old Indian remedy for cooling the skin and bringing a glow to it. Rosewater has a refreshing quality. Take 2 tablespoons of pure sandalwood powder and make a paste by adding rose water to it. Adjust consistency and apply on the face for instant cooling and to revive dull skin.
The best part about these masks? They are easy to use and leave your face refreshed. Give them a try, ladies!
