5 Things that are just Magical for Skin Glow

Hello Friends! Welcome to Dastaan E Hind. Today’s  celebrities might be selling face masks, creams, serums and what not? But what they are actual use is completely different. They leave with a hefty paycheck while we consumers are left with overpriced, ineffective products that even have damaging chemicals in them. So to resolve this problem, today I want to share with you 5 time tested things which are super effective, practical to use and can be bought at a fraction of the price. Starting with

Multani Mitti

#5 on the list is Multani Mitti This is a natural face wash, used since ages. Multani mitti also known as fuller’s earth due to its astringent property effectively removes excess oil, dirt, pollutants from the skin pores which is why it has been used as a natural face wash since ages. Simply keep multani mitti in your bathroom. Whenever you wish to you wash your face, take a spoon of it and mix water in it.

Now apply it on your face just as you would apply any other face wash. Then wash off with running tap water. Instantly, you will feel your skin clean and fresh. At Rs 20 for 100 grams, multani mitti is 5 times cheaper than the cheapest face wash in the Indian market. Some people question that there is no foam formed in multani mitti so how will it clean the skin? That’s where its muddy properties play a part.

Mud baths are getting popular as they draw impurities from the skin and exfoliate the dead skin cells. That’s exactly what multani mitti does to your face. Even celebrities swear by its effectiveness. In fact, today many multani mitti based face washes are coming up. But a good face wash always repairs the skin and never damages it. That’s why trust the OG.

Multani mitti is also naturally cooling. You can feel it just as you apply it. So if you have a skin which is prone to sun burns, redness and rashes, you should start using multani mitti. After using multani mitti, you will notice your skin getting tighter. Multani mitti works the best for oily acne prone skin but since we are not using it as a face mask but just as a face wash, it can be used on all skin types. Multani mitti is easily availble at any grocery shop in the form of powder or stone. To get it at cheapest price, buy it offline.

Phitkari/Alum

At #4 is Phitkari Use this as a deodorant. Works like charm. Phitkari or Alum is a naturally occurring stone that is no less than a blessing for your skin. It has many uses but practically speaking one should start using phitkari for at least two things.

First as a deodorant and second as an aftershave. Nowadays ads have influenced us so much that we feel that spraying this gas on our body we will attract the opposite sex. Well, chances are that we will attract skin problems more. Plus it can be a punishment for the person next to you. Today, there is enough data to show that spraying deos leads to darkening of underarms, skin rashes, headache and even respiratory problems. These deos work by either blocking the sweat glands or by masking the bad odour with an artificial scent. Both are unhealthy for your skin.

On the other hand, if you simply rub wet phitkari on your skin, it creates a layer of salt on the skin which stop any bacteria from forming – so no smell comes. Once bought, this 10 Rs phitkari will serve you for years. Then we all have seen a barber rubbing a stone on the face after shaving. It is alum stone. Actually alum stone is a natural coagulant which is why when we rub it after shaving, it constricts the blood vessels and tighens the pores which why bleeding stops and minor cuts get repaired.

Why spend 500 Rs on these alcohol based aftershaves which strip the skin of essential oils making it dull. Phitkari on the other hand increases skin glow. Rub wet fitkari on your face for a minute and you can notice your skin getting tight. So chuck these frivolous products and choose the best.

Almond Oil

 At #3 is Almond oil Use this as a natural serum/moisturiser. Its light weight and has very high Vitamin E naturally. Almond oil has 3 things which would be on any dermatologist’s prescription. First is Retinol. Today, retinol based face serums have taken the market by storm. But its not a new age thing. We are just spending more on it now. If you see our ancestors have always been using a retinol based face serum because almond oil is one of the best natural source of it.

What retinol does is that it stimulates the production of new skin cells and smoothens fine lines. Second almond oil has Vitamin E. In fact, its the richest natural source of vitamin E. Every skin enthusiast is after vitamin E. And why not? vitamin E is one of the most powerful antioxidants that helps prevent cell damage and ultra violet skin damage due to sun.

Third almond oil has collagen boosters. It has zinc that increases collagen production. Collagen maintains skin elasticity and prevents premature ageing. In fact, almond oil is so effective that there was a study conducted on 141 women whose conclusion said that every pregnant women should regularly massage almond oil as it reduced stretch marks by 20%. Having used it myself, I think almond oil is one of the best natural moisturisers for your skin.

Every morning after taking bath, I take a little almond oil on my palms, rub it well and then massage it onto my face. Since its light weight, it gets absorbed easily and doesn’t give a greasy feeling like you would expect from an oil. Some people, shy away from using oil on face. Its just the effect of skin care industry who have bad mouthed about oils.

I mean if we start using an oil to moisturise the face who will buy their creams? But we should know that every cream, every serum in the market has oil as its base. Even if you have an oily skin, you can use almond oil as a moisturiser. Just keep the quantity low. The benefits of using a face oil have been well elaborated in Ayurvedic scriptures. Sweet almond oil is something which is practically available at every chemist shop. Price wise 100 ml of it will cost you Rs 200. Way cheaper than any face serum in the market. Start using it, your skin will be glad you took this decision.

Neem Leaves

 At #2 is Neem Leaves They say, “what’s going in the inside shows This is a natural blood purifier. It kills toxins in the blood bringing glow from within. Its price is unbeatable. on the outside. And this is so true for your skin. Any problem of the skin, be it itching, acne or pigmentation, the root cause lies in your blood. When due to the combination of unhealthy lifestyle and polluted environment, blood gets impure, skin problems begin to arise. And that’s exactly why neem leaves are such a game changer.

Chew 4-5 neem leaves and it will act as a natural blood purifier. The bitterness and astringent quality of neem will eat away the toxins in your blood, it will get pure. Once the blood is pure, dark spot can not stay, pimple can not pop out and the skin will begin to genuinely glow. Today modern studies have proven that neem is medicine if you have the problem of acne. In fact, neem leaves are so effective that if you check any blood purifier in the Indian market, one of its ingredients would surely be neem.

With over 140 active compounds in it, neem is almost everything anti. Many famous skin care products are marketed in the name of neem. Ayurvedic texts consider neem to be one of the most effective herbs for a deep and detoxifying action. No wonder our ancestors made sure that neem trees be planted throughout India. Walk a few steps from your place of residence and you are most likely to find a neem tree.

Pluck 4-5 fresh leaves and chew them. Even if you do this once a week, it will greatly help your skin. There are even testimonials to back this up. Turn to neem and your skin will turn towards glow. Just in case, you are not able to get neem leaves, you can buy neem juice or neem powder.

Besan

Last but certainly not the least is Besan Besan which is nothing but powdered chana dal is a skin care ingredient which needs no introduction. At first glance one may feel somelike this… But truly, besan is like a one stop destination for skin.

If you want to detan your skin and bring your original skin tone back, use besan. In a bowl put besan, a little turmeric and curd. Mix well and apply it on your face gently rubbing it all over. Turmeric not only masks the smell of besan but provides its own benefits as well. Curd acts as a moisturiser and makes the overall mask suitable for all skin types. Once applied, keep it on for at least 10 minutes.

Why buy those 100 rs sheet masks when you can get better glow with this 10 Rs mask. Plus those commercial face masks have more chemicals than real ingredients in them. If you want to lighten your skin tone, nothing comes to besan. Then using your fingers scrub it out.

Not many know that besan is a natural scrubber as well. When you scrub your face, it removes the dead and damaged skin cells and allows the skin to rejuvenate. Dark patches and scars thereby become lighter in shade. Then wash off using running tap water. You may experience some redness on the face. Don’t worry that’s not just temporary but a proof that it is working.

Even if you apply this mask once a week, its effect will keep your skin nourished. Although, for detaning, I recommend that you use it continuously for 4-5 days. You can apply it in morning. Then do other things and then final wash it off while bathing. This is a classical ubtan and one can use it as a body wash as well.

Where a commercial body wash strips off essential body oils this one will remove the dead skin cells keeping the skin oils intact. In fact, start using this ubtan, you will hardly need a body lotion.

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So if you see multani mitti is a natural face wash, phitkari as a deodorant and after shave, almond oil as a serum and moisturiser, neem leaves to blood purifier and besan as a detan face mask, scrubber and body wash. In just 250 Rs your whole skin kit is ready. Our skin is like a second mouth.

Whatever you apply on it, seeps through the pores into the blood stream. So why not turn to natural? Its easy, its economical and most importantly its effective. If you think this Article helps, do give it a like.