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Face mask with cucumber and yoghurt

Cucumber and yoghurt mask:
This has always been used to refine and tone the skin. Many cosmetics claim it as a vital ingredient.
Ingredients:
1/4th cucumber
2 tbsp of yoghurt
Method:
Finely mash and sift the cucumber and mix it with 2 tablespoonfuls of yoghurt. By making a paste you can apply it on the face for 20-25 minutes. If you want something stronger you can try this.
Ingredients:
Juice of 1/4th cucumber
1 egg white
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp vodka
Method:
Mash and liquidize the cucumber, strain the mixture to give you the juice. Beat the egg white and slowly add the lemon and cucumber juices to it. Mix well and use it on your face. If your face is greasy, add the vodka. Apply this mixture on your face for 20-30 minutes and relax with cucumber eye pads on the eyes. Wash off with cold water and gently pat dry.
Category: Home made beauty aids
See also: Home facials / Beauty Masks for a glowing complexion/ The whole body softening mask/Home facial foul-ups / Natural skin masks / Herbal Beauty care products form home-1/ Herbal beauty care products from home-2
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Comments

  1. Kiran8:44 AM

    I have been using these for over a year now! Its really good!

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  2. Radha4:18 PM

    Hm. Along with the honey, egg white, and oatmeal facials, I must try this one.

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  3. Sahiti4:22 PM

    nice I felt really refreshed after using this mask

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  4. Shraddha8:49 AM

    I love homemade beauty recipes; this yogurt mask sounds fun!

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  5. Anonymous8:53 AM

    f you are allergic to yogurt, dairy products or alpha and beta hydroxy acids, avoid using yogurt face masks. After application, you may notice a slight tingly feeling. However, if you experience burning or pain of any kind, wash off the mask and consult with your physician before reapplying. These symptoms may indicate an allergy or sensitivity to yogurt's active ingredients or live cultures.

    If your skin feels tight after washing off your yogurt mask, apply a noncomedogenic moisturizer to hydrate and protect skin cells.

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  6. shishir9:29 AM

    If you have skin allergies to yogurt/ AHA/ BHA, please do not use this recipe. If you put the yogurt on your face and experience a burning sensation over the cheeks, please wash off immediately!

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  7. Damini10:35 AM

    Apple Oatmeal Face Mask:
    1/2 boiled apple smashed
    One teaspoon of honey
    Two teaspoons of ground oatmeal
    Mix all the ingredient until you get an uniform mixture, apply on the face for ten minutes and wash carefully afterward.
    The oatmeal is good for pimples, it also absorb the excess oil on the skin. The acids in the apple remove the dead skin cells and clean the pores. The honey works as an antibacterial ointment that destroys bacterium, that can cause infections.

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