Summer means some extra care for the skin and with the scorching heat setting in, our skin surely needs some extra attention. While we all assume that staying indoors is good for the skin but even at home, your skin needs the much-needed care. We all have the basic CTM skincare regimen to follow but it might not be enough to beat the heat single-handedly and hence we need some natural nourishment. We try all kinds of DIY's to up our skincare routine and this time we have some flower power for you to bid adieu to summer blues. Hibiscus is known for its anti-ageing and antioxidant properties, which makes it worth a try this summer. To get you started on with it, we have DIY remedies infused with the goodness of hibiscus for you to try.
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How To Use?
Hibiscus has endless properties which are beneficial for the skin and hence it is a great ingredient to include in our summer skincare routine. The best way to use hibiscus is by crushing it into a powder. You can mix few drops of water and apply it on the face or else you can even go for different DIY face packs to get that glowing and supple skin.
DIY Remedies Infused With The Goodness Of Hibiscus
1. Oats+Hibiscus
For this remedy, you will need hibiscus powder to prepare this exfoliating hibiscus face mask. You can also grind dried leaves to make the powder at home. Take half cup of raw oats and grind them into a powder and then add some hibiscus powder to it in a bowl. Add some rose water and mix all the ingredients well. Apply the face mask over the skin for about 20 minutes and then wash it off. You can use it twice a week for best results.
2. Aloe Vera+Hibiscus
Aloe vera is known for its soothing and cooling properties and hence is the perfect summer ingredient for home remedies. For this DIY, take 2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder in a bowl and add the required amount of aloe vera gel to it. You can either use the pulp of aloe vera or gel as well. Mix all the ingredients well in the bowl and apply it over your face. Let it settle down for about 15-20 minutes and then wash it off. You can apply this thrice a week for that naturally glowing and radiant skin.
Hibiscus is the perfect summer skincare ingredient
3.Yogurt+Hibiscus
Yogurt has natural moisturising properties and hence keeps your skin hydrated. For this remedy, take 1-2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder in a bowl and add some plain yogurt to it in a certain required amount. Mix the ingredients well and then apply the mask on your face for about 15 minutes. Massage it in circular motion and then after 10 minutes, rinse it off with cold water.
4. Milk+Honey+Hibiscus
For this remedy, take dried red hibiscus leaves and grind them properly. Take two tablespoons of hibiscus powder in a bowl. Add some milk and one tablespoon of honey to it. Mix all the ingredients well and then apply it on your face for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off. This mask is great to control early signs of ageing and give you that youthful glow.
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