What’s the biggest worry of new-be moms? After her baby’s care, the first thing that comes to a mom’s mind is how to get back her glowing skin while she takes care of her baby. Now the question is if natural beauty tips would be beneficial or mom should switch to cosmetics and skin care products?
Natural remedies for any problem are easy to follow. Moreover, homemade products and natural tips have no side effects (very rare if any) when used in the correct manner. Cosmetics can show quick results but the effect isn’t expected to last long and as good as the natural treatment.
Top 40 Natural Beauty Tips For All Moms
Natural Beauty Tips For Face
- Curd And Gram Flour Scrub
Take 1–2 spoons of gram flour and make a paste by adding curd. Now apply this paste on your face and rub gently in circular motion. This is the best homemade natural scrub which shows excellent results. - Tea Bags For Eyes
Nobody likes tired and puffy eyes. When moms get worried about their babies, they have little sleep and so puffy eyes can be observed easily. Apply tea bags dipped in mild water on your eyes and feel how the tiredness vanishes. - Lemon Juice Cleanser
Post pregnancy skin darkening and blemishes is an observed change. In two spoons of lemon juice add ½ spoon of salt and apply the mix in a circular motion on your face. Wash with cold water. Within a week of regular use, you can feel the difference. - Steam For Freshening Up
For deep cleansing your face steam is ideal. Boil a little water and pour it in a bowl. Now place your face near the steam and freshen up your tired face. - Milk For Smooth Skin
Milk is the best toning product for having a silky glowing skin. Apply a layer of milk mixed with rose water and feel the difference in your skin.
Natural Bleach For Fair Skin
- Honey
Wash your face with warm water and pat it dry. Now apply a layer of honey on your face and leave it for 15–20 minutes. Wash your face with cool water. - Lemon juice home bleach
Lemons have cleansing properties. Regular use of lemon juice removes dark tone and spots on the skin. Apply lemon juice on dark spots for 10 minutes and wash with cold water. - Lemon and honey
Lemon honey combo acts as an antibacterial and moisturizing mixture for your face. It helps to get rid of acne and gives you clear fair skin. Apply the mixture of honey and few drops of lemon and get a fair skin with regular use. - Turmeric honey bleach
Turmeric has medicinal properties which act as an antiseptic and provides skin lightening effects. Honey will moisturize the skin. Mix 2 spoons of honey with ¼ Tsp of turmeric and apply evenly on your face. Wash with lukewarm water.
For proper health and long lasting beauty, the following are a must in your daily routine.
Natural Beauty Secrets
- Lots Of Water
Moms you should have at least 2 liters of water daily (8–10 glasses). Drink small cups of water at regular intervals for best results. - Yoga
Stress and beauty are interrelated. If you take stress a lot the skin starts losing its natural glow. The best stress buster for moms would be an hourly yoga session every day. - Exercises
For improved blood circulation exercise is necessary. If exercise routines are difficult to follow daily then try to practice morning and evening walks every day without fail. - Oil Massage
Oils are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fats which are necessary for glowing skin. Oil massage helps the skin cells to relax and improves blood circulation too. - Laughters
Laughs are the cure for every problem. If moms laugh a lot then their heart will be healthy. A healthy heart will result in the beautiful skin as well. - Healthy Diet
To maintain the balance of all the important vitamins, minerals and nutrients in the body should be a priority for all moms. This should be ensured by following a healthy balanced diet. - Seasonal Fruits
Off season fruits not only have less taste but also carry fewer essential nutrients. To have a complete supply of vitamins and minerals, seasonal fruits should be incorporated in mom’s diet.
Keep scrolling to know about natural beauty secrets you can follow to get a naturally beautiful face.
Natural Face Packs: Beauty Tips For Face At Home
- Honey Milk Pack
To one spoon of milk add one spoon of honey. Now apply this lotion on your face and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water. Pat your face dry.
In case you have oily skin make sure the milk has no cream when you add it to honey. - Tomato And Cucumber
Cucumber prevents acne and tomato have skin lightening effects. Together these ingredients make an ideal pack for younger looking skin. Pure one cucumber and one tomato and apply the paste for 10 minutes on your face. Then wash with cold water and pat your face dry. - Almond Face Pack
Soak 8–10 almonds overnight. Crush the almonds and mix a few teaspoons of milk to make a paste. Apply the paste on your face and neck and let it dry. After the pack dries wash your face with cold water. For oily skin replace milk with yogurt. - Egg Face Pack
Separate the white part of the egg and add few drops of lime juice and rose water to it. Now apply the pack on the face and neck and let it dry. Wash with cool water after 15–20 minutes.
Homemade Beauty Tips For Pimples
- Cinnamon And Honey Mask
Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon in two teaspoons of honey. Apply the paste on the face. Let it stay for 15–20 minutes. Now wash with lukewarm water. Both honey and cinnamon have acne fighting properties and the regular use of the pack can reduce acne problem to a great extent. - Milk, Honey & Yoghurt
Yogurt has zinc which fights acne. Honey gives you a supple skin and milk acts as a cleanser and toner. Mix 1 teaspoon of each and apply on the acne affected area. Let it dry for 30 minutes and then wash with cold water. - Orange peel paste
Add one spoon of orange peel powder (grind dried orange peels for the powder) to two spoons of yogurt. Apply the paste on the face and leave for 20 minutes. Wash with cold water to get a tight and well toned and pimple free skin. - Papaya
Papaya has anti-inflammatory properties. Blend papaya pieces until smooth. Now apply the paste on face and pimple affected areas. Keep the paste for 20 minutes and then wash with cool water. Moisturize after drying. - Tea tree oil
Pour a few drops of tea tree oil onto a cotton bud. Gently dab the tea tree oil onto any pimples or spots. It will unblock the oil glands and disinfect the area which will reduce pimples gradually.
Healthy Routine For Facial Glow
- Cleanse
Take out some time for a steam session for a healthy glowing skin. This will deep clean the pores. - Tone
Milk with honey is the best toning natural product, readily available in your house. - Exfoliate
Use natural scrubs like gram flour and curd paste to exfoliate dead cells. - Moisturize
Apply few drops of castor or olive oil to moisturize your skin. - Apply SPF
You must apply sunscreen lotions whenever going out in the sun, this will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Beauty Tips And Secrets
- Removing makeup before going to bed
The makeup can react with the skin and cause allergies if kept over the night. - Keeping a clean and separate face towel: To make sure that no allergens or germs get on your face keep your face towel separate.
- Keeping the pillow covers clean
Since you lie down on the pillow with your cheeks on it, the covers should always be clean to prevent rashes and allergies. - Wash face regularly
This will keep away dust and germs away from your skin and keep it glowing. - Moisturize your skin after every wash
Regular washing of face will remove oil from the skin which can make it look dry so do not forget to apply moisturizer after cleaning your face. - Do not forget to apply sunscreen
To protect your skin from the damage of UV rays use of sunscreen is necessary. - Avoid junk food in diet
Diet high in carbohydrates and spices results in an acne breakout. - Apply minimum make up
The simpler the better, because more cosmetics can cause skin allergies. - Eat veggies and fruits regularly: The secret to healthy skin is a healthy diet. So include all varieties of veggies and fruits in your diet.
- Include aloe vera juice in your breakfast: Aloe vera juice helps in cell repair and internal healing. This helps in rejuvenating your skin.
Most Common Skin Care Mistakes Moms Do
- Not incorporating facials in routine
Your skin loses its glow if you don’t massage it regularly. - Sleeping on a cotton pillow case
This can increase the wrinkles on your face. Switch to silk pillow cases to prevent aging marks on the face. - Not wearing sunscreen
If you don’t wear sunscreen, UV rays will damage skin collagen and connective tissues which result in wrinkles and spots. - Using dirty makeup brushes
Using dirty brushes or sharing it with others can cause acne problems and allergies. - Scrubbing the face more than required
Scrubbing the face thrice a week is good but if done on daily basis it can cause wrinkles and make the skin look dull. - Forgetting to moisturize
If you do not moisturize your skin after every wash then it will lose the supply and glow. - Disturbed sleep cycles
Unhealthy sleep cycles cause your skin to age prematurely. - Skipping meals
Your skin needs a healthy meal to stay fit and young so never be lenient when it comes to having food on time. - Constantly touching face
Germs cling to face when you touch it with dirty hands. On the other hand constantly touching your face can cause marks on the skin which can last for a long time. - Over and under washing
If you over wash your face it will lose the essential oils and if you under wash it then the skin pores gets blocked and acne problem occurs. Washing your face 3–4 times a day is sufficient.
We hope that after going through all the tips for maintaining healthy and glowing skin you feel motivated to regain the little-lost part of your beauty. Follow these simple home remedies and avoid all the don’ts while keeping the do’s in your mind and you will be back to your glowing self in no time.
Originally published at www.babygogo.in on August 9, 2017.
