Summer is here. And, so is the mango season. Nicknamed the “king of fruits”, mangoes are a powerhouse of nutrients. They are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and minerals like potassium, copper, and magnesium. The antioxidants present in mangoes protect the body but did you know this fruit can play a pivotal role in enhancing your beauty, too? Yes, that's right. Mango has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, and it also prevents collagen damage, a protein that keeps the skin elastic and fights the signs of ageing. The fruit is known to prevent a wide range of bacterial, fungal and microbial attacks - which are common during monsoons - on the skin.
Mango Skincare Remedies For Summer:
1. Mango Monsoon Mask
Take pulp of half a mango, 1 tsp honey, 2 tsp whole-wheat flour and mix it all the ingredients together. Apply all over your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Now, scrub it in a gentle circulating motion and wash it off with cold water.
2. Mango Blemish Free Mask
Take a quarter cup of dried mango peel powder, then pour in 3 tsp aloe vera gel, a few drops of lemon juice and 2 tbsp milk powder. Apply it on your face and rinse it off after 10 minutes. Not only will it add an instant glow to the skin, but will also treat blemishes and dark spots.
3. Mango Sunburn Lotion
Take 2 tsp mango pulp, 2 tsp aloe vera gel, 1 tsp yoghurt, and 1 tsp honey and whip it all together. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Whenever you come from outdoors, massage the lotion all over your face. This lotion will soothe sunburn and lighten the tan.
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4. Mango Butter
Not many know that mango butter is excellent for nourishing and hydrating the skin. To prepare your own mango butter, you need 2 drops mango oil, 1 tsp jojoba oil, 1 tsp almond oil, 2 drops orange blossom or neroli oil, 2 tsp grated beeswax, and 2 tsp aloe vera gel. Melt the beeswax, and add aloe vera gel, almond oil and mango oil to it. Empty the mixture into a bowl and mix it well. Add the jojoba and orange blossom oil to the mix. Empty it into an airtight glass jar and leave it to cool. Use it at night before sleeping.
