Beauty Secrets In 5 Minutes: 6 Best Remedies For Glowing Skin And Healthy Hair

There's something so elusive about beauty secrets. Film stars have talked about them in hushed tones as the reason behind their stunning visages. Grandmothers have passed their tried-and-tested recipes down through generations as the reason behind their healthy hair and radiant skin. The right beauty secrets can do much for your skin and hair and you don't always need a film star or nani to tell you what those are when you've got us. More often than not, the best-kept beauty secrets come from within the kitchen itself. Today we're going to tell you more about them with 6 best remedies for your skin and hair.

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1. Neem And Tulsi Face Mask For Acne-Prone Skin

Combine 1 tablespoon of finely crushed neem leaves with 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed tulsi juice and apply on the face and neck. Let it dry for 30 minutes and wash off with warm water. Rich in antibacterial and antifungal agents, it works on pimples from inside out.

2. Papaya And Oatmeal Scrub For Dull Skin

Mix 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp with 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of oats and enough cold milk to make a slightly runny paste. Massage it in circular motions on your face and your body if needed. Allow it to sit for 1 hour and wash with cold water. The brightening powers of papaya and milk with oatmeal's gentle scrubbing ability will make skin glow.

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3. Aloe Vera And Cucumber Face Pack For Irritated Skin

Mix 1 tablespoon of cucumber pulp and 1 tablespoon of aloe vera well and keep in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then apply on your face, leave it for 30 minutes and wash with cold water. Not only will this face pack feel cool, it will greatly soothe the skin too.

(Also Read: 10 Best Turmeric Face Packs For Clear And Glowing Skin)

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4. Banana, Almond Milk And Honey Hair Pack For Shiny Hair

Mix 1 mashed banana with 2 tablespoons of honey and enough almond milk to make a runny paste. Apply to your hair lengths and wrap with a warm towel for 2 hours. Wash off with warm water. Intensely moisturising and rich in nutrients, this hair pack will decrease frizz and make hair shiny.

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5. Castor Oil Head Massage For Long Hair Growth

Heat 3-4 tablespoons or as much needed for your hair length until warm and massage it, starting from your scalp and moving through your lengths and then ends. Leave for a minimum of 2 hours and wash off with warm water. Castor oil works wonders to make hair healthy and strong.

6. Coconut Milk And Besan Hair Pack For Healthy Scalp

Mix 3 tablespoons of coconut milk with 2 tablespoons of besan until no lumps are in the mixture. Apply to your scalp and roots and leave for 1 hours. Wash with warm water. This hair pack cleanses build-up and enriches the roots for a healthy scalp.

(Also Read: 7 Home Remedies For Pigmentation: Say No To Dark Spots And Yes To Flawless Skin)

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