1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Face cloth
- Hot water
What You Have To Do
- Using your fingertips, massage the oil on your facial area in circular motions. Try to rub firmly over your nose, cheeks, and forehead.
- Now, dip the face cloth in hot water. Press and hold the face cloth firmly against your face until it comes down to room temperature.
- Remove the cloth and rinse it using the hot water again. This time, instead of pressing the cloth, try to rub it gently all over your face while trying to remove the top layer of olive oil.
- Pat your face dry using a paper towel.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this every morning and night. You will be able to see results within a week.
Why This Works
The benefits of using olive oil are mentioned above in detail. If you have dry skin, all the uneven and dry patches will be healed, leaving your skin glowing and rejuvenated. For oily skin, the excess oil production in your skin will be brought under control, and your pores will be clean and unclogged.
Caution
The hotness of the water should be at a tolerable limit.
- Olive Oil And Lemon Juice
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
What You Have To Do
- Mix the lemon juice well in the olive oil.
- Apply this all over the face and massage it in for a minute or two.
- Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.
- Do a final rinse with cool water.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this 2-3 times a week.
Why This Works
Lemon juice unclogs pores and brightens up the complexion. It is also an astringent and an antiseptic
- Olive Oil And Honey
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 egg yolk
What You Have To Do
- Take olive oil, honey, and egg yolk in a bowl. Mix these properly.
- Apply this paste on your face and let it stay for 15 minutes.
- Now, wash it off with warm water.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this twice a week to see visible results.
Why This Works
This face mask helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity, smoothness, hydration, and natural glow. Honey is a natural humectanti with moisturizing and protective properties and also contains antioxidants that rejuvenate the dull skin. Egg yolk contains nutrients that replenish and tighten the skin, and give it a beautiful glow.
- Olive Oil And Turmeric For Skin
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
What You Have To Do
- Mix all the ingredients together and apply on the face.
- Let the face pack dry for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse it off with water. You can use a gentle facial cleanser to remove the turmeric stain from the skin.
How Often You Should Do This
Apply this twice a week.
Why This Works
Turmeric powder is often used in herbal face packs to not only treat skin issues but also to impart a natural glow to the skin. Curcumin is a key component of turmeric that is responsible for its beneficial effects on the skin. The soothing yogurt in this face pack, conditions the skin and also lightens it with its lactic acid content.
- Olive Oil And Castor Oil
You Will Need
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon castor oil or coconut oil
- Few drops of tea tree oil or lavender oil (optional)
- Washcloth
- Warm water
What You Have To Do
- Mix all the oils together and massage the facial skin with it. Use gentle circular motions.
- Keep massaging for 2-3 minutes.
- Keep the oil blend on for another 10 minutes and then wipe it off with a washcloth dipped in warm water.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this 3-4 times a week.
Why This Works
Using an oil blend to massage the skin will restore the skin’s natural oil production to normal levels. The skin cells will be nourished and replenished regularly making your skin soft, supple, and glowing. This remedy with olive oil also has the additional benefit of being anti-aging in action.