4. Turmeric and tomato face pack:

We already know about the benefits of turmeric. Did you know that lycopene present in tomatoes helps to reduce skin irritation, redness, DNA damage from ultraviolet rays of the sun. However, don’t forget applying sunscreens altogether. Lycopene is an antioxidant that protects the face from damage caused by sunrays. It is also a great ant-ageing agent. So stay young with a tomato diet!

Things you will need:

• Turmeric
• Tomato juice

Method:

• Mix turmeric with tomato juice.
• Apply on your face and allow it to dry.
• Wash your face with tepid water.

This is quite a popular pack among women for its simplicity and the glowing results!

• Alternatively, try this even simpler remedy. You can take out the tomato pulp and massage your skin with it. Leave this on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off. This will help to bring about a change in your complexion if done every day.

5. Turmeric face pack:

This is an all-time favourite! The results have always been so stunning that this has now become a must-do ritual for a bride before the wedding day!

Things you will need:

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• Gram flour (good exfoliator)
• Pinch of turmeric (lightens skin tone)
• Milk (moisturizer) 

Method:

• Mix all the above ingredients and apply the mask.
• Scrub the paste gently on your face for 5 minutes and let it dry for 20 minutes.
• Once it’s dry, clean your face.

6. Yogurt and dried orange peel:

Orange is rich in vitamin C and it is a great skin tonic. It helps to cure and prevent acne and keeps other skin problems at bay. Nothing can be better than yogurt for your skin. It is not only great for your health it makes your skin glow. Plain yogurt fight ace, skin dicolouration, signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles. The best thing about yogurt is that it is the most effective mosturiser for all skins.

Things you will need:

• Dried orange peel
• Fresh and unflavored yogurt
• Do not throw away the orange peels after eating the fruit! Dry the orange peels first under the sun before grinding.

Method:

• Grind the dried orange peels.
• Mix 1 tbsp. of it with 1 tbsp. fresh and unflavored yogurt. Make a paste.
• Apply and keep it on for 15-20 minutes.
• Then rinse off.

7. Yogurt and lemon:

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Both yogurt and lemon moisturizes the skin and removes blemishes that makes the face look dull. This combination will add luster to your face.

Things you will need:

• Fresh and unflavored yogurt
• Fresh lemon juice

Method:

• Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice with 1 tablespoon of fresh and unflavored yogurt and mix well.
• Apply and keep on cleansed skin for 15-20 minutes
• Then rinse off.

This will not only make your skin fairer but it will also reduce acne marks and dark spots (if any) on your skin.

8. Milk, lemon juice and honey:

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The combination of raw milk, honey and lemon will not only make you fair naturally, it will also lock moisture in your skin. It will act as a physical barrier and protect your skin from damage from environmental factors like pollution.

Things you will need:

• Milk
• Lemon Juice
• Honey

Method: 

• Use 1 tsp. each of milk/milk powder, honey and lemon juice, and mix to form a paste.
• It should be applied on cleansed skin and left for 15-20 minutes.
• After that you can rinse it off.

9.  Milk and saffron:

Saffron is touted as the best skin fairness agent. It is expensive than other food items, but is worth investing in saffron to get the golden glow.

Things you will need:

• Cold, uncoiled milk (raw) – 2 to 3 teaspoons
• A few strands of saffron (also known as Kesar)

Method:

• Put 5-6 strands of saffron in the milk.
• Let it stay for 3-4 hours.
• Cleanse your face and neck, and apply this mix.
• Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash off with lukewarm water.

This is one of the most effective means for achieving fairness. It also makes your skin soft and smooth. Raw milk is not heavy; hence, this will suit all skin types.

10. Papaya and fuller’s earth:

Papaya and fuller’s earth or multani mitti not only makes the skin fair, it also makes it healthy. Both these are popularly used in all beauty products, but it best to make a homemade mask to protect your skin from chemicals. Just cut out chemicals from your skin care routine.Those will oily skin can use this face pack without any worry!

Things you will need:

• 1 tbsp. papaya pulp
• 1 teaspoon fuller’s earth (multani mitti)

Method:

• Mix the two together.
• Apply on cleansed skin.
• Let it dry and rinse off.

This makes for a refreshing summer mask.