Get Milky White Skin With These DIY Face Packs

If you also desire a glowing, even-toned, peaches and cream complexion, don’t worry, you are not alone. And besides, wanting fair, flawless skin is no crime too. What is a crime, though, is the amount of money you spend on these so-called miraculous products which promise you a chaand sa roshan chehra (a moon-like visage) in just 15 days. The products which make these tall claims, do help you achieve a clearer complexion but only temporarily. Besides, these products contain a lot of chemicals which are harmful to your skin, in the long run.

So, what can be done? Fear not, we have other options up our sleeve. We are talking about home remedies which use organic ingredients. If you follow a disciplined skincare routine which includes regular use of the home remedies laid out here, you will be the owner of a pure peaches and cream complexion in no time! Read on to know more about these remedies.

1. Wheat Flour And Milk Powder Face Pack

To prepare this face pack, you are going to need the following ingredients in the quantities mentioned below.

• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons of milk powder
• 2 tablespoons of curd

Preparation And Use

• Take a small bowl and add the milk powder and wheat flour to it, and mix them well together.
• Next, add the curd to the mixture and then add the lemon juice to it. Mix it well together to form a thick paste.
• Now, apply the pack on your face in a thick layer. Make sure to cover the areas of your neck.
• Leave it on for 15-20 minutes to dry.
• Wash off the dried-up paste by rinsing it off with water. Use this face pack twice a week to get definite results.

This pack will provide you protection against UV rays, and the components of lemon and curd will help in depigmentation.

2. Lemon And Turmeric Pack

To prepare this face pack, you are going to need these two ingredients in the quantities mentioned below.

• 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder/Haldi
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice

Preparation And Use

• Add the ingredients in a container and mix them well by blending them together with the help of a spoon.
• Now, apply the resultant paste onto the areas of your face which are most pigmented. Leave it on for 15–20 minutes to dry.
• Wash off the pack by rinsing it with normal, room temperature water.
• Use this pack twice or thrice a week to get the best results.

The turmeric in this pack will even out the complexion of your skin and make it glow. It will also help in keeping the signs of aging at bay, as it provides elasticity to the skin (1), (2).

3. Tomato And Lemon Face Pack

For preparing this face pack, gather these two ingredients in the quantities mentioned below.

• 1 or 2 medium-sized tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Preparation And Use

• Put the ingredients in a blender and blend them well to form a thick paste.
• Now, apply this paste on your face and also take care to cover the areas of your neck.
• Leave the paste on for about 20 minutes to dry.
• Wash off the dried-up paste by rinsing it off with cool water. You can use this face pack daily before you take a bath.

Tomato, which is the main component of this face pack, contains lycopene, which helps a lot in depigmentation. All in all, this face pack will help you in lightening your skin, removing the dead cells from it and also, in removing those uneven tan lines (3).

4. Yogurt And Honey Face Pack

To prepare this face pack, gather these two ingredients in the quantities given below.

• 2 tablespoons of yogurt (unflavored)
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Preparation And Use

• Put the ingredients in a container and mix them well to form a smooth paste.
• Now, apply this paste on your face, covering areas which have the most pigmentation.
• Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes to dry. Wash off the dried-up pack by rinsing it off with water.
• Use this pack as often as you want. You can also use it daily to see quick results.

This pack works because yogurt is a great cleansing agent that will help in removing embedded impurities in your skin. It will also help in removing the pigmentation.

These gharelu nuskhas will help you get the fair, glowing skin that your heart desires, but they alone can’t achieve that feat. You also have to develop a proper skin care regime to go along with them. Remember, consistency is the key in skincare. You can’t achieve healthy skin overnight. So be patient with the changes that you’re introducing in your lifestyle.

Even though these remedies make use of natural ingredients, we would recommend that you talk to your dermatologist before using them, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Try them and tell us how they worked out for you. Share your observations with us in the comments section.

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