Does your skin look tired and dull? Is glowing skin something that you always wish for? You do not have to spend hours in the parlor. You do not even have to use chemical laden creams and lotions available over the counter.

For ages, women have been relying on natural sources to keep their skin looking young and healthy. There are several ingredients right there in your kitchen cabinet that you can use to give your skin that instant glow.

Here are 15 home remedies for glowing skin naturally.

#1. Aloe Glow Face Mask

Aloe Vera is one of the oldest ingredients used in natural skin remedies. It has a soothing effect on your skin that not only relaxes you but also refreshes your skin instantly. Aloe vera contains nutrients such as beta-carotene, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C that are powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants restore the glow in your skin almost immediately. In addition to that, Aloe vera hydrates dull skin and keeps acne and other skin problems at bay.

What you need

• Aloe vera gel- 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric- 1 pinch
• Honey- 1 teaspoon
• Milk- 1 teaspoon

How to apply

• In a small bowl, mix the ingredients together to make a smooth paste.
• Apply it on your skin and neck.
• Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes.
• Wash it with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.

How Often You Should Do This

This simple remedy can be followed every alternate day or thrice a week for glowing skin.

#2. Exfoliating Baking Soda Scrub

Baking soda is used as a base for many home-made, face and body scrubs. It has a neutralizing effect on your skin that removes dullness and marks. Baking soda removes the dead skins from the surface of the skin allowing new and fresh skin cells to grow. In addition to that, it balances the pH of your skin to bring back lost glow. It can also repair inflamed skin and brighten your complexion to make your skin look fresh. Olive oil and honey moisturize the skin and keep it healthy.

What you need

• Baking Soda- 1 teaspoon
• Extra virgin olive oil- 1 teaspoon
• Honey- 1 teaspoon

How to apply

• Mix the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
• Wet your face and apply this mixture on to it.
• Massage it in circular motions for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse it off and pat your skin dry.

How Often You Should Do This

This scrub is best used twice a week.

#3. Lemon Face Scrub

Lemon is one of the easiest home remedies for multiple skin problems. Lemon contains citric acid which is a mild acid. The acidic nature of lemon removes dirt from the surface of your skin, leaving it looking brighter. It is also known to lighten the skin, remove spots and blemishes and get rid of any tan. Sugar acts as a mild scrub that removes the dead skin and promotes the growth of fresh skin cells.

What you need

• Lemon juice- 2 teaspoons
• Sugar- 2 teaspoons

How to apply

• Mix the ingredients to make a scrub for your face.
• Apply it on wet skin.
• Massage in circular motions for a few minutes.
• Rinse your skin and pat it dry.

How Often You Should Do This

This scrub is best used once a week.

#4. Pulpy Papaya Face Mask

This simple remedy cleanses, tones and moisturizes your skin at the same time. An enzyme called papain in ripe papaya is a great exfoliant. It removes all the dead skin cells to make your skin look bright. It removes any dirt or oil accumulated on the surface of your skin to prevent acne or other skin infections. Honey acts as a moisturizer while Multani mitti removes any excess oil from the skin. This leads to balanced skin that is radiant. With constant use, this face pack will leave your skin looking and feeling a lot younger.

What you need

• Raw papaya – a few pieces
• Multani mitti or fuller’s earth – 1 teaspoon
• Honey – 1 teaspoon

How to apply

• Chop the papaya into tiny pieces.
• Mix these pieces with honey and multani mitti.
• Keep mixing them until they turn into a paste. You may use water to achieve this consistency.
• Apply it on your face and neck.
• Allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

This scrub is best used once a week.

#5. Honey face mask

Honey has endless medicinal properties. It is one of the best natural antimicrobial ingredients. It is highly effective in preventing acne. It is hygroscopic in nature which means that it will draw moisture to your skin. To prevent any damage or dullness caused by toxins on the surface of your skin, honey is loaded with antioxidants. This also slows down the process of skin aging.  

What you need

• Honey- 2 tablespoons

How to apply

• Wash your face and immediately apply honey on it evenly.
• Massage it in for a few minutes.
• Leave the honey on for about five minutes after massaging it in.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

How Often You Should Do This

This simple remedy can be followed every alternate day or thrice a week for glowing skin.

#6. Cleansing Coconut Oil Massage

Coconut oil is loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids that leave the skin feeling supple. The effective antioxidants in coconut oil help repair damage caused by toxins. It also keeps the skin hydrated by locking in the moisture. Along with sugar, it removes dead skin that is responsible for dullness. This simple remedy has lasting effects on the skin when used regularly.  

What you need

• Coconut oil-1 tablespoon
• Sugar- 1 tablespoon

How to apply

• Mix the ingredients together to make a quick face scrub.
• Massage it onto clean skin in circular motions.
• Leave it on for five minutes
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

How Often You Should Do This

You can follow this remedy every alternate day. If you do not wish to use sugar, then massage with virgin coconut oil daily to get a flawless glowing skin.

#7. Cucumber Face Mask

Cucumber has an instant refreshing effect on the skin. It helps get rid of the tired and dull appearance of your skin from the very first application. Cucumber is high in water content making it a great hydrating ingredient. In addition to that, it contains Vitamin C and caffeic acid which cleanses the skin and restores its natural glow. Yogurt is effective in removing any fine lines and wrinkles and keeps the skin looking young.

What you need

• Grated cucumber- 2 tablespoons
• Yogurt- 2 tablespoons

How to apply

• Mix the yogurt and cucumber well.
• Apply this mask on your face and neck.
• Leave it on till it dries completely.
• Rinse it off with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

You may follow this remedy twice a week.

#8. Turmeric with Besan face mask

The medicinal benefits of turmeric are endless. This is why it is irreplaceable in traditional remedies for skin dullness and other skin issues. Turmeric is known for being a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herb while besan (chickpea flour) has cleansing effects on the skin. Together they not only remove all the dead skin but also restore any damage caused by free radicals. This leaves the skin looking radiant and fresh.

What you need

• Turmeric- 1 tablespoon
• Besan (Chickpea flour) – 4 tablespoons

How to apply

• Mix the turmeric and besan with water to make a fine paste.
• Apply this on your face and neck.
• Allow it to dry.
• Rinse with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

This remedy can be applied once in 15 days.

#9. Traditional Ubtan

Ubtan has long been used on special occasions to rejuvenate the skin. It has some of the finest ingredients that have several benefits for your skin. The coarse texture of ubtan because of oatmeal and rice makes it a great scrub to remove any dry skin or dirt. Turmeric is one of the most effective ingredients in removing toxins from the skin. In addition to this, almonds are loaded with Vitamin E that keeps the skin supple and hydrated.

What you need

• Besan (chickpea flour) – 1 cup
• Raw rice – ¼ cup
• Almonds – 8-9
• Oatmeal – ½ cup
• Turmeric – a pinch
• Rose water – as per consistency

How to apply

• Grind the dry ingredients together to make a powder.
• Mix it with rose water to make a paste.
• Apply the mask on your face and neck.
• Allow it to dry.
• Rinse with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

This remedy can be applied once in 15 days.

#10. Antioxidizing Green Tea Face Mask

Green tea is consumed by people across the globe because of its anti-oxidizing property. This also makes it a beneficial ingredient in homemade face masks. Green tea contains flavonoids that remove all the free radicals from the skin and also improve the production of collagen. This not only makes the skin look younger but also brings out its natural glow instantly.

What you need

• Green tea leaves – 1 tablespoon
• Water- 1 cup
• Brown sugar- 2 teaspoons
• Cream- 1 teaspoon

How to apply

• Boil the green tea leaves in water.
• Strain the green tea and mix the residue with cream and brown sugar.
• Scrub your face with this mixture and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes.
• Rinse it off with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

You can incorporate this remedy in your weekly skincare regime.

#11. Rosewater Rejuvenating Cleanse

Rosewater cools your skin instantly leaving you feeling refreshed. It is one of the most widely used remedies for multiple skin issues. Rosewater stimulates the circulation of blood to the surface of the skin. This helps brighten your skin. In addition to that, it also restores the pH balance of the skin and leaves it looking fresh and radiant.  

What you need

• Rosewater
• Cotton ball

How to apply

• Wet the cotton ball with rose water.
• Wipe your face and neck with this cotton ball.
• Allow the rose water to dry off naturally.

How Often You Should Do This

This is a remedy that is easy to follow in one’s daily skincare regime.

#12. Boosting Carrot Juice

Carrots are not only great for improved eyesight but also contain several compounds that can restore damage caused by toxins that accumulate on your skin every day. This juice works from the inside out to have long-lasting effects. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A that improve the health of your skin and also give it a great texture. Carrots are loaded with antioxidants that prevent and restore and damage caused by free radicals.

What you need

• Carrots – 2
• Peeled and grated ginger- 1 tablespoon
• Water

How to use

• Grind the ginger and carrots with water to make a juice.
• Strain it into a glass.
• Drink it for great results on your skin with time.

How Often You Should Do This

Drink one to two glasses of this juice every day.

#13. Orange Vit-C Glow Juice

Orange juice is the world’s favorite breakfast juice. This is because it is not only refreshing but also contains vital nutrients that keep you healthy. Orange contains vitamin C which flushes out the toxins from your body. It is also known to lighten skin and make it look healthier and brighter with each passing day.

What you need

• Oranges- 3-4

How to use

• Squeeze the juice out of the oranges.
• You may add black pepper and salt to make the drink tastier.
• You can also make carrot and orange juice to combine the benefits of both in one glass.

How Often You Should Do This

Drink one glass of this juice every morning at breakfast for best results.

#14. Milk Mask with Honey and Besan

Milk is another ingredient that has found a valuable place in natural skin care remedies. It nourishes your skin and makes it look healthy and fresh. Milk contains proteins, saturated fats, vitamin C and calcium that are vital your skin. It is also a great moisturizer that makes your skin look supple. The antibacterial properties of milk ensure that your skin is free from acne and other infections.

What you need

• Milk- 2 teaspoons
• Honey- 1 teaspoon
• Besan- 1 teaspoon

How to apply

• Mix all the ingredients together to make a fine paste.
• Apply it onto your face and skin.
• Allow it to dry and then wash it with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

You can use this mask once or twice a week.

#15. Banana Mash Repairing Mask

Loaded with vitamins, Banana is effective from the first use and has long-lasting effects on the skin. Banana contains vitamins E, A, B and C which nourish your skin, giving it a fine glow. It also helps hydrate the skin and lightens any dark spots or blemishes to make your skin look healthier.

What you need

• Mashed ripe banana- 1
• Milk- 2 teaspoons
• One ice cube

How to apply

• Mix the mashed banana with milk to make a paste.
• Apply it on your skin and leave it on for a few minutes.
• Wash it off with warm water and then rub your skin with the ice cube.

How Often You Should Do This

This is a great mask applied on a weekly basis for best results.

 

These skin remedies are safe for all skin types. They are natural and organic and the most economical way to achieve the texture and glow to your skin that you always dreamt of.