DIY Tamarind Face Pack To Get Great Skin

Tamarind (Imli) is best known for its use in culinary purposes. Do you know, apart from giving the sweet and tangy taste to your meal, it can also add magic to your beauty regime.

Ingredients

Few TAMARIND PODS

Method

- Peel tamarind pods and remove the “veins”.

- Boil this with 1/2 cup water for 5-10 minutes until it turns light brown.

- Don’t throw the water after boiling. It can be used as a toner, store it in any container or bottle.

- Keep tamarind for sometime, so that it comes to room temperature. Now remove seeds to create a paste.

- Apply this paste to your CLEAN face.

- Leave on for 10-15 minutes or till it gets dry.

- Wash off with lukewarm water.

- Now tone your face with the ‘tamarind toner.’

- Don’t put raw tamarind on your face (MUST BOIL)

- For an excellent DIY tamarind face pack, please do not use the packaged or pre-made tamarind paste. Always prepare the fresh one at home, like I told you in the method above.

- As tamarind is acidic in nature, it’s advisable to do a ‘patch test’ before using it all over your face.

Benefits

Tamarind has antioxidants, Vitamin A and C, alpha hydroxy acid and anti-bacterial properties. It also has hydra lock property which balances the moisture in the skin.

All this, instantly lighten dark spots and tightens your skin. Also prevents aging, remove impurities by exfoliating and gives you glowing younger looking skin. This DIY tamarind face will also help in getting rid of textured and ‘bumpy’ skin.