Causes for the Deterioration of Complexion and Texture
The most common complexion problem that occurs with time and due to certain
other conditions is the darkening of skin colour. The main reason for the darkening of skin
colour is the over-absorption of the natural colouring pigment, melanin,
by the top most cell layer in our skin. Melanin is produced in the basal cell
layer and dead cells on the surface absorb this colouring pigment.
A gradual decline in skin rejuvenation and improper sloughing of the skin surface
affects the complexion also. The general deterioration in skin is very
obvious with age. The diminished blood circulation, the loss in activity of oil
and sweat glands and degeneration of body tissue causes dryness and wrinkles
on the skin.
Care of Skin Complexion and Texture
The aspects of skin complexion and texture that need our maximum attention are
skin colour, clarity and excessive dryness, roughness and oiliness respectively.
Home Cosmetic Care to Improve Skin Complexion
Cleansing Recipe
Instead of soap use gram flour (equal quantities of green gram and bengal gram) mixed
in milk or rice water. Scrub the paste on the body and rinse with clear water.
This is an excellent recipe to improve the clarity of the skin. Follow this cleansing atleast
once or twice a week.
Complexion Masks
- Make a paste of a pinch of turmeric and a tbsp.of milk powder in 2 tbsp.of honey and the juice of
half lime. Apply it on your face and leave it on till it dries. Rinse your face and feel the
difference.
- Take equal quantities of black and white cumin seeds and make into a
thick paste with milk or cream. Apply the paste all over the face. After 20
minutes, rinse it off. Use this mask atleast twice a week for maximum effect.
A Simple Lightening Recipe
Take a lime and cut it into two. Rub one half on the face gently. Squeeze
the other half in a cup of water, add a little rock salt and drink it. Do it
for six to eight weeks regularly day after day and observe the remarkable improvement.
For Blackheads and Acne Blemises
Make a fine paste of turmeric rhizome and mustard seeds and apply on the
spots each night. Wash the spots with water and see them gradually fade away day by day.
Home-Made Cosmetic Care for Better Texture
Moisturising the Oily Skin
Use an oatmeal and sandalwood scrub (1 tsp.oatmeal, 1/4 tsp.sandalwood powder) to cleanse the
skin. Follow it with toning with a tsp.vinegar in a glass of water. Cut some slices of raw potato and put them
all over the face and leave on for 15 minutes. Use the recipe regularly for smooth and moist texture.
Moisturising the Dry Skin
After cleansing the skin with soft soap, tone it with rose water, apply a spoon full of glycerine to which
a few drops vitamin oil or amla oil have been added on the face. Rinse off
after 20 minutes. Use this moisturising preparation on the face for a soft and smooth texture.
Facial for Smooth Texture
Beat an egg in the juice of one lemon and apply this mask on the face and neck. After
30 minutes, rinse it off with clear water. Use this mask atleast once in a week.
A Mask for Chapped Skin Texture
Prepare a mixture of 4 ounces refined linseed oil, 8 ounces rose water, 1/4 ounce of tincture benzoin. Mix
together and use it every night and morning.
Other Tips
- Yogurt is ideal to massage skin as it can tone up both dry and oily skin.
- A glass of lime juice has adequate Vitamin C to improve the skin color.
- White radish and carrot juice taken in plenty provide the essential Vitamin A for
smooth skin texture.
- Honey has Vitamin B Complex which is really important for good skin color. A diet of
cucumber, onion, fenugreek improves the complexion.
Warning
To prevent damage to your complexion, you should avoid:
