The
Tulsi or Holy Basil plant is considered religious and worshiped in most
Indian homes. There are many Ayurvedic and natural treatments that are
done using tulsi. It has a lot of medicinal values which can benefit us
in more than one way. One
such popular way to use tulsi is to make refreshing masks and other
skin care products by using it in powdered form, paste or juice, and
applying on the skin. Read on for some exciting, refreshing, and tried
and tested forms tulsi face packs. You can make these at home, and stay
fresh and glowing without spending hours and bucks at beauty salons.
1.Face Mask to Hydrate the Skin
To
prepare a mask for skin that has dry and dead cells, make a powder of
tulsi leaves. For this, pick dry and fresh tulsi leaves, and leave these
for about 4-5 days in open air, and then grind them to make a powder.
Make sure you dry the leaves in shade, and avoid the stems and flowers
of the plant. For the mask: Take about a spoonful of the dried
tulsi powder and add just the amount of curd required to make a thick
paste. Apply and leave for 15 minutes, then scrub and wash thoroughly.
2. Refreshing Tulsi Pack
To
make this pack, pluck about 30-40 tulsi leaves and grind with water to
make a paste. Sieve the paste to extract the tulsi water. In this water,
add a little besan (gram flour) and 2-3 drops of honey to make a smooth
paste. Apply this paste on the skin and leave for 15 minutes. You will
feel a cooling sensation due to the tulsi extracts. Wash thoroughly with
warm water and use a moisturizer if required.
3.Tulsi and Neem Cleansing Pack
Use
equal portions of tulsi and neem leaves, and grind with just the amount
of water needed to make a thick paste. Also, grind about 2 cloves and
mix into the paste. Apply this neem tulsi face pack on clean skin and
leave for 30 minutes; avoid the eye area. For best results, after
applying the mask, lie down straight on your back with your hands and
feet straight. You can also use moist cotton balls to cover the eyes.
Relax for some time and then rinse off the pack with cold water. Cloves
also help reduce acne and spots from the skin, making it appear cleaner
and fresher.
4. Tulsi Face Pack for Skin Lightening
Mix
a spoonful of tulsi paste with a spoonful of oatmeal powder and an
equal amount of milk powder. Use water to make a smooth paste. Clean
your face with cold water and apply the pack. Rinse off with ice cold
water after 15 minutes. Be careful not to step out in the sun
immediately after using the pack. So the evening is probably the best
time to use this mask. Use thrice a week for about three weeks and you
will see a noticeable difference in your skin tone.
5. Generic Pack Using Tulsi for all Skin Type
In
a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of tulsi powder, one teaspoon multani
mitti, one teaspoon sandal powder, 3-5 drops of olive oil, 3-5 drops of
rose water and just enough water to make a paste. Apply the mask and
leave on for 20-30 minutes. After this you can rinse off with cold
water, and stay and feel fresh all day long. This tulsi face pack
benefits most of the skin types and can be used twice a week for a fresh
feel and problem-free skin.
Since
tulsi has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties, besides being used
in masks, it can be consumed in more than one form to keep oneself
strong and healthy from the inside too. Do try out these tulsi face packs and let us know your experience!
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