Indian Homemade Moisturisers For Your Skin

By Tara Hari

Saturday, July 6, 2013, 17:31 [IST]

Your skin will look older than it actually is and become dry quickly, due to the harsh weather it is exposed to everyday. Dry skin makes you get wrinkles and fine lines on your face. Keeping your face moisturised is an indispensable and vital part of your daily skincare regime. Moisturising helps keep you skin supple, young and glowing. But instead of buying moisturisers which contain a lot of harsh chemicals, why not opt for some Indian homemade moisturisers? They will have the desired effect and be soothing to your skin.

Here are some natural, Indian homemade moisturises.

Honey and Milk Moisturiser

Honey is an excellent natural moisturiser. It keeps your skin smooth and supple. Mixing it with milk will make your skin fairer, supple and radiant. Mix the two and apply to your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash it off. This Indian homemade moisturiser gives you a glowing and hydrated complexion.

Strawberries and Cream Moisturiser

This Indian homemade moisturiser will give you a rosy, pink and white complexion. Mash up a few strawberries, add one spoon of lemon juice and a cup of cream. Keep this mixture in the fridge for half an hour until it cools. Apply this paste to your face and leave it on for some time. Scrub it off to reveal a glowing, dewy complexion.

Aloe Vera Moisturiser

Take three tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel and one tablespoon of grape seed oil. You can get aloe vera gel by slicing the leaf of an aloe vera plant in half and scooping out the flashy part. Measure these two ingredients out in a bowl mix them together until they have combined well. This is the best moisturiser to use if you have oily skin. This Indian homemade moisturiser is easy to store and use.

Coconut Oil Moisturiser

Mix coconut oil, lemon juice and organic honey in equal parts to make an effective Indian homemade moisturiser to suit dry skin. This moisturiser can be stored for a few days and applied whenever necessary. This natural skin moisturiser brings new life to your skin.

Apple Moisturiser

Take one apple and mash it up well. Add half a cup of olive oil to this and mix well to form a smooth paste. This homemade Indian moisturiser is best used if you have an oily complexion. It leaves your face smooth, hydrated and nourished.

Walnut Moisturiser

Take a few walnut seeds and powder them well. Add some yogurt or cream and make a paste. Apply this to your face and leave on for 30 minutes before washing off. This homemade Indian moisturizer rejuvenates your skin and gives it a radiant glow.