6 Awesome Homemade Face Packs For Glowing Skin In Summer – In this hot summer season, we need to rejuvenate our skin to keep it fresh, bright and glowing.
Each of these face packs are intended to target one particular skin problem as you can see below. They help with nourishing dull skin and even tones your complexion.
The recipes recommended on PB are TRIED AND TESTED on my skin so there should be any side effects.
These ingredients are inarguably the best ingredients that i have ever used on my skin.
Most if not all ingredients that i use in my face packs are homemade for best quality and results.
If you are using store bought ingredients, then make sure it is genuine and free from pesticides and other nasty chemicals.
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
Scroll down to see the recipes, photos and benefits of using each face pack.
Clay Face Pack – Cleanse And Detoxify
If you have oily skin, a clay face pack would perhaps be the best choice for you. You can find a List Of Clay Face Pack Recipes here.
You can make use of any clay that suits your skin type.
Bentonite clay and fuller’s earth would be the best choices for acne prone skin and oily skin.
Those with normal-dry skin and sensitive skin types can surely go for KAOLIN clay. Kaolin clay is very mild and does not dry out your skin.
- Multani mitti – 1 Tablespoon
- Honey – 1 Teaspoon
- Aloe Vera gel – 2 Tablespoon
If you have acne prone skin, Add 1 Teaspoon of NEEM to this face pack to treat and prevent new acne formation.
The effects of this simple and easy face pack can be easily noticed in its first use itself.
BENEFITS
Clay absorbs excess oil, dirt and bacteria on a deeper level and thus, helps cleanse and detoxify the skin thoroughly. This action makes it a perfect ingredient for acne prone- oily skin.
Honey has antiseptic, antibacterial and moisturising properties which makes it highly beneficial for acne prone skin.
Aloe Vera not only moisturises the skin, it also soothes irritations and promotes cell repair.
Using aloe vera gel helps lighten acne scars and also, delays the signs of ageing.
HOW TO USE
Use 2-3 times a week only.
Make a thick paste and apply the face pack all over your face and neck.
Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes or until it starts to feel tight or stretchy.
Rinse off the face pack and follow up with a good gel moisturiser.
Tomato Face Pack For Pimples
This is by far one of the best DAILY Face Pack for clear glowing skin.
If you are suffering from acne, then use this face pack everyday for at least 15 minutes until you get desired results.
- Tomato Juice – 3 Tablespoon or as needed
- Neem powder – 1 Tablespoon
- Honey – 1 Teaspoon
OPTIONAL – A pinch of wild turmeric powder.
An Ayurvedic face pack created with utmost simplicity so that everyone of you can easily get visible results.
BENEFITS
Tomato juice helps soothe inflamed skin and also speeds up wound healing.
The enzymes in tomato helps exfoliate dead skin cells, lighten blemishes and keeps your skin smoother.
So, does Tomato help brighten skin?
Tomato contains mild natural bleaching agents that can even be used on sensitive skin. It does help brighten the skin on daily use.
The antioxidants effectively boosts collagen production and keeps fine lines and wrinkles at bay.
Astringent properties of tomato juice helps reduce the size of open pores too.
NEEM, HONEY AND TURMERIC
Neem, turmeric and honey has Anti- bacterial, Antiseptic, Anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
This is an age old combination to treat and prevent acne and when combined with tomato juice, it takes care of the leftover blemishes too.
Consistent use leads to clear, spotless, bright and youthful skin.
HOW TO USE
Use daily or 4 times a week as per your needs.
Apply and leave it on for about 30 minutes.
When using on pimples, I usually make it slightly thicker and leave it on for about 40 minutes. You can use this as a spot treatment mask and leave it overnight too.
My grandma used to make me do that in my teenage years. It dries out pimples faster and heals without leaving a scar.
Licorice Face Pack For Skin Brightening
NIGHT TIME ONLY – Use this three ingredient face pack daily for 3 months to get clear and brighter skin.
You can find more Licorice Root Powder Recipes here.
- Liquorice root powder – 2 Teaspoon
- Honey – 1 Teaspoon
- Curd – 3 Tablespoon
For Instant results, Add 2 teaspoons of rice flour to this face pack. Once you add rice flour, it is advisable to use this face mask 4 times a week only.
BENEFITS
Apart from skin lightening, licorice root also does a great job in soothing and healing various skin problems like redness, itching, swelling and burning sensation.
In terms of anti-ageing skin care, licorice root boosts collagen and elastin production thus, leaves your skin youthful and firm.
Licorice root powder contains enzymes that helps protect your skin from sun damage. It helps get rid of pigmentation and dark spots by blocking the melanin pigment.
Is It Suitable For Oily Skin?
Licorice root does reduce excess oil on the skin by controlling its production. This eventually prevents new pimples from popping up.
Curd helps exfoliate dead skin cells and also nourishes the skin leaving it soft and supple.
HOW TO USE
Use everyday or 4 times a week. Your choice!
It is better to leave it on for at least 20-30 minutes before rinsing it off.
Give it a reasonable amount of time to work and it will produce visible results.
This is one of those face packs that i totally recommend. 🙂
Orange Peel Powder Face Pack For Dark Spots
Orange peel powder mixed with curd is one of my mom’s favourite face packs for the hot summer season.
It certainly brightens instantly and adds a fresh look to her skin.
Sadly, i haven’t been able to use it as much because of my sensitive skin. I mix 1/4 teaspoon to other face packs rather than skipping it all together.
Find More Orange Peel Powder Face Pack Recipes Here.
- Orange peel powder – 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric powder – 2 pinches
- Aloe vera gel or Yogurt – 2 Tablespoon
NOTE – Wash the orange peels to get rid of pesticides before drying it to avoid negative effects.
I have a dedicated post for orange peel powder face packs for every skin type in this highlighted link.
BENEFITS
One ingredients that works as a cleanser, scrub, toner and moisturiser.
Orange peel powder helps curd excess oil production and keeps your skin away from clogged pores and pimples.
It brightens the skin and lightens dark spots, acne scars and other blemishes to reveal a smoother and clearer skin.
The vitamin C in orange peels delays the signs of ageing by boosting collagen and elastin production.
HOW TO USE
Orange peel powder face pack can be used 3 times a week.
Rinse off the face mask after 15-20 minutes of applying it.
Green Tea Face Pack For Youthful Glow
Feel free to use SANDALWOOD powder instead of neem powder.
Sandalwood powder helps relieve summer related skin issues like sun tan, prickly heat rashes by soothing and cooling the skin.
It helps cure acne and lighten blemishes.
- Green Tea – 3 Tablespoon
- Neem Powder or Sandalwood powder – 1 Tablespoon
- Turmeric – 2 pinch
This face pack suits all skin types.
If you have dry skin, add milk, milk cream or 1/2 teaspoon of your favourite carrier oil like Olive oil, Jojoba oil and the like.
BENEFITS
Green Tea – Anti-inflammatory and Anti-cancer
This face pack fulfils every needs of the skin like soothing irritated skin, healing acne, lighten dark spots, fight premature signs of ageing, tighten the skin and add a glow.
Neem helps with clearing acne while sandalwood provides more subtle results when it comes to acne.
Sandalwood is an awesome ingredient to add to your anti-ageing skin care.
HOW TO USE
Suitable for daily use or you can use it 4 times a week.
Mix everything together and apply it on your face. You can include it in your morning or night skin care routine.
Leave it on for 25 minutes and then rinse it off.
Manjistha Face Pack For Fair Skin
Manjistha is an Ayurvedic herb used to lighten skin tone and even out your skin complexion.
You can find More Manjistha Recipes here.
- Manjistha powder – 1/2 Tablespoon
- Besan(Gram Flour) – 1/2 tablespoon(Optional)
- Honey – 1 Teaspoon
- Rose water/Curd – To mix
Daily Use Face Pack – Mix 2 Teaspoon manjistha with honey and rose water or curd. Be consistent until you get results.
LICORICE OR MANJISTHA?
I prefer to use licorice root in face packs as manjistha leaves a red stain on my skin.
I already use Licorice-Manjistha Gel every single night and it works beautifully in treating my uneven skin tone. Recipe given in the link.
If you have textured skin, bumpy skin or uneven skin tone and texture, try using manjistha as it helped heal and repair my skin immensely.
Both my husband and i drink manjistha tea everyday.
Maybe the combination external and internal use of manjistha purified my blood and that may have showed it effects on my skin too. So naturally, i would recommend you do the same if possible.
BENEFITS
Antioxidant, anti bacterial and anti-inflammatory
It helps purify blood and detoxify your body off toxins. Manjistha promotes blood circulation and supports the lymphatic system thus, improving your immunity.
Manjistha is good for treating acne and acne scars.
Rich in antioxidants, it helps fade fine lines and wrinkles to give off a more youthful look.
Just like licorice root, Manjistha also has the ability to block tyrosinase and inhibit excess melanin production.
When melanin production is reduced, the pigmentation starts to naturally lighten.
HOW TO USE
Use everyday until you see results. Be consistent for three months
If you are using Besan(Gram Flour), then use this manjistha face pack 3 times a week only.
Again, leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off.
Follow up with a moisturiser.
Best when used at night time regimen.
Do not skip sunscreen when using skin lightening ingredients like licorice and manjistha.
CONCLUSION
The results can be easily noticed after a few uses but for problems like sun tan, pigmentation, acne, you need to use these face packs consistently to cure it completely.
You might already be familiar with these ingredients BUT, i want to emphasis the importance of using these face packs properly.
Use ingredients like lemon, licorice root, manjistha at night time only for best results.
