Aloe vera and cucumber are well-known for their cooling and hydrating properties, making them ideal for combination skin during summer. Aloe vera helps soothe and heal the skin, while cucumber provides a refreshing.
Multani mitti, or Fuller's Earth, is a natural clay that helps absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin, making it perfect for oily areas. Rose water, on the other hand, has anti-inflammatory properties and helps maintain the skin's pH balance.
Honey and yogurt are excellent ingredients for combination skin. Honey is a natural humectant, which means it helps retain moisture in the skin without making it oily. Yogurt contains lactic acid.
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and vitamins that deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. Honey, as always, provides moisture and antibacterial benefits. Mash half a ripe avocado and mix it with one tablespoon of honey.
Papaya is rich in enzymes like papain, which helps in gently exfoliating the skin and removing dead skin cells. Honey, as mentioned earlier, is a natural humectant that keeps the skin hydrated. Blend a small piece of ripe papaya.
Bananas are packed with vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin, while lemon juice contains citric acid that helps in brightening the skin and reducing oiliness. Mash half a ripe banana and mix it.
Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which help in brightening the skin and reducing oiliness. Yogurt provides gentle exfoliation and hydration. Mash a few ripe strawberries and mix them.
Green tea is rich in antioxidants that help in fighting free radicals and soothing the skin, while honey provides hydration and antibacterial benefits. Brew a cup of green tea and let it cool. Mix two tablespoons of green tea.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant that helps reduce melanin production. Mix turmeric powder with milk or yogurt to form a paste, apply it to the pigmented areas, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
Oatmeal is known for its gentle exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, making it suitable for all skin types, including combination skin. Tomato juice contains antioxidants and astringent properties.
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