AYURVEDA
Coconut water that can be used for
cleansing the face is the water inside a
tender coconut. The water is clear and
also sterile and contains vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, enzymes. As
such, it is highly nutritious. The face can
be washed daily with coconut water to
refresh and cleanse. It is said to impart a
smooth and glowing skin. It helps to
remove oil and other impurities. It is
ideal for reducing oiliness and clarifying
an oily skin.
Cucumber juice has several beauty
benefits. It is an astringent and helps to
tone and refresh the skin. It closes the
pores and reduces oiliness. It also helps
to lighten skin colour over a period of
time. The effect of cucumber juice is
gentle on the skin. That is why it is a
traditional remedy for the delicate skin
around the eyes, helping to reduce dark
circles and brighten the skin. also help to remove tan. To tone the skin, mix cucumber juice with rose water in
equal quantities. Apply on the face and wash off with plain water after 20 minutes.
For a cooling face pack, mix Cucumber
juice with two teaspoons powdered
milk and one egg white. Put the
ingredients in a blender, for a smooth
paste. Apply on face and neck and rinse
off with water after half an hour. It will Mint water has antiseptic and healing properties. It is particularly beneficial in
summer. Cucumber juice can be mixed with mint water to refresh and tone the skin
in summer. It closes the pores and keeps the skin free from problems. Mint has
anti-inflammatory properties and helps to control acne conditions. Crushed mint
leaves can be added to water and left for an hour. Strain and use the water to wash
the face.
20 www.yogicherald.com Apr./May 2019