Replace Your Drugstore Products With These Natural Home Remedies For That Bridal Glow!

There was a time when our moms and grandmothers only trusted good ol’ multani mitti, haldi, chandan, besan and dahi for their skincare routine. There were no artificial products or chemical facials available, and I believe that was the best time. Makeup and artficial treatments have taken the place of natural skincare remedies these days. But let me tell you, homemade remedies work wonders and will give you the prettiest and healthiest bridal glow for your big day. So, give that chemical facial a royal miss and go look for these ingredients in your kitchen instead. Trust me, try these facials for bridal glow & you will not regret it!

 

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1. Haldi, chandan and besan to the rescue

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
• 1 tbsp sandalwood powder (chandan)
• A pinch of turmeric (haldi)
• 1 tbsp rose water
• 2-3 tbsp raw milk

Method: 

Just mix all these ingredients to form a thick, ubtan-like paste. Apply it evenly on your face and leave it to dry for 10 minutes. After that, gently scrub your face for about two minutes before washing your face with cold water. Repeat every week for best results.

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2. Aloe vera and honey, all the way

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
• A pinch of turmeric (haldi)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp raw milk

Method: 

Aloe vera is packed with nutrients that give your skin a healthy glow. It also has antibacterial and sun-protection properties. Just mix the natural aloe vera gel with the other ingredients and apply it on your face and neck. Wash off with cold water when it starts feeling a bit dry and stretchy. You will notice a natural glow in just 3-4 sessions.   

3. Honey will make you glow

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp honey
• A few strands of saffron 

Method:

Sometimes just a bit of honey and saffron can do the trick. Honey is famous for its hydrating properties and saffron is known to give the skin a healthy glow. Mix these two and apply it on your face and get ready to witness beautiful, wedding-ready skin. 

4. Papaya magic

Ingredients:

• 6 medium-sized pieces of a ripe papaya
• 1 tsp sandalwood powder (chandan)
• 1 tsp fuller’s earth (multani mitti)
• 1 tsp honey

Method:

All the ingredients in the list mentioned above are known for their skin-healing and beautifying properties. Mix them up to form a thick paste, and apply it on your face and neck. Wash off with warm water and tada… hello, beautiful! 

5. Ubtan it up

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp ground oatmeal
• 1 tsp ground red lentil (masoor)
• 1 tsp ground rice
• 5 crushed almonds
• A pinch of turmeric (haldi)
• 1 tsp rose water

Method:

Ubtans are one of the best things that can ever happen to your skin. Mix all these wonderful ingredients together. Apply in on your face, neck and arms and gently scrub it off after 15-20 minutes. You will notice how smooth and glowing your skin feels and looks after just one use. 

6. Cucumber delight

Ingredients:

• 1 small cucumber
• 2-3 tbsp fresh yoghurt (dahi)

Method:

Your skin will benefit from the vitamin C present in cucumber, which boosts collagen and elastin production. Apart from applying cucumber, even consuming it every day will give your skin a healthy glow from within because it has plenty of fibre, magnesium and potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure. For the face pack, mix one small grated cucumber with yoghurt and apply it on your face. Wash off with cold water in about 15 minutes.

7. Coz’ sometimes rose water is all you need

• Rosewater
• A spray bottle

Rose water can do more good to your skin than anything ever! Just keep a spray bottle full of pure rose water handy in your bag at all times. Keep spraying it on your face every two hours and you will start noticing a fresh change on your skin after a few days.

These were the 7 easiest homemade remedies that will definitely give your skin a beautiful and healthy bridal glow before the big day. Just keep switching between them, and be ready to look your gorgeous best!

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