Makeups can change our look for the time being but we can’t hold it on every time. So, to look better we should take good care of our skin. Skin care is based on a routine that we have to follow daily to enhance its appearance and relieve its condition. A good skin care routine consist of deep pore cleansing, toning, moisturizing and mask.

What steps should we have to take to make our skin better?

There are some main attempts that we should have to do to make our skin feel and look better. However makeup may hide your skin problems but that is not the solution. We should treat our skin problems so that our skin looks better without makeup too. Here are some steps that we should do

a.   Drink plenty of water

b.   Include greens in your diet

c.    Eat healthy foods

d.  Avoid sun exposure or use sunblock

e.    Limit your shower... Taking warm baths for long time would make your pores open.

f.     Avoid using soap. Use gentle face wash. Soaps dries out your skin.

g.   Don’t use towels, they are harsh for your face. Always pat dry your face.

h.  Apply moisturizer on your soaking wet face.

i.      Check your blood levels. If you are anemic then you might suffer from skin discoloration.

j.      If you are suffering from acne problem, then you should avoid oily and spicy foods.

These are some amazing tips that will help to make your skin good from inside.

5 best face masks:

Today I bring top 5 face masks that will help to heal your skin problems. You can choose them according to your skin type.

Shrink your pore size with this great mask:

Are you the one who is fed up of having large pores? If yes! Then this mask is just for you. We have a lot of toners, creams, and cleansers that promise to make your pores disappear but unfortunately we can’t do that, however we can make them look invisible by shrinking their pore size.

For that there would be no other best option then using clay mask. A clay mask is the best option that shrink your pores by drawing out extra oils, dirt and toxins from your skin. It also revitalizes your skin leaving it soft and fresh.

There are some great options of clays that are easily available in the market.

Kaolin Clay,

Fuller’s earth or Multani Mitti

Bentonite Clay

For this mask you will need:

Clay of your choice                      2 tbsp.

Rose water                                    4 tbsp.

You can use milk instead of rose water if you have very dry skin.

Make a paste and apply it on your clean face. Leave it on for 10 mins or until it dries out completely. Wash it off.

Apply your daily moisturizer.

2. Skin Tightening Mask:

We all suffer from skin loosing as we age, or it can happen if someone lose weight. Our skin slows down its collagen production as we age which results in skin sagging. There are some remedies that we can try to tighten up our skin naturally.

For this mask you will need:

Egg White                     1

Honey                            1 tsp

Milk                                1 tsp

Whisk egg white until soft peaks form, mix honey and milk. Apply it on your face leave it until dries and tighten. Rinse well. Try this mask 2-3 times a week and get tighten skin. Along with this mask you can do some face yoga exercises and face massages to lift up your face.

3. Face Mask for Glowing Skin:

 Who don’t want to have a glowing skin? People becomes very passionate to have a glowing skin. And for that they choose different expensive treatments. But now you can achieve a bright, glowing skin with just 2 ingredients.

You will need:

Honey            1 tbsp.

Lemon juice 1-2 tsp.

Mix both of them together. Apply on to your face and lightly massage on your skin. Leave it on for 10-15 mins and Rinse. Do it daily and within a week you will notice that your skin starts glowing day by day. It also helps to reduce pigmentation, spots and acne scars, lighten up your skin tone and tightens your skin. 

·       Extra tip:

Take a big bowl, and fill it with icy cold water. Add some more cubes in it so that it becomes too cold. Dip your face inside it count till 20 take it out your face. Repeat the process 5-6 times. This procedure helps to regulate your blood circulation and will give you natural glow to your skin.

4. Face Mask to lighten and brighten your skin tone:

 We usually suffers from two toned skin, especially dark patches on the lip area, side of our cheeks. This mask helps to lighten up your dark areas of your skin as well as brightens your skin complexion, by the same time this mask reduces, acne and acne scars, good for sun and age spots. This mask can be applied on all types of skin.

You will need:

Almonds                2 pcs

Cloves                    2 pcs

Turmeric                pinch of

Lemon juice          1

Blend almond and cloves to make powder. Add turmeric and lemon juice to make paste. Apply it on your face for about 15-20 mins. Rinse. Use it daily and see the difference.

5. Face Mask for Spots:

Sun spots, tanned skin or any scars doesn’t makes your skin looks good. We always used to hide our skin spots by using foundations but we can’t wear makeup every time. This mask is best to remove spots and scars from your face. Usually it is very hard to get rid of sun spots but it is not impossible. We can treat them however it would take some time but regularity will help you to achieve desired results. Try to use a good sunscreen everyday even if you are at home too. Don’t ever sleep without removing your makeup, always try to keep your skin clean. These small steps will bring change on your skin.

For this mask you will need:

Sandal wood powder                  2 tbsp.

Saffron                                           a pinch of

Milk powder                                 1 tbsp.

Chickpea powder                        1 tbsp.

Yogurt                                            1 tbsp.

Potato juice                                   enough to make paste

Mix all of them and make a thick paste. Apply on your face and neck. Leave it until dries. Wet your hands and rub gently. Wash your face thoroughly.

Set up a routine for your skincare, as like I usually do my all skincare treatments on Sunday or Friday,, but don’t forget to cleanse your skin daily and apply serums and moisturizers especially before going to bed.