Valentine’s day is a day filled with love and celebration. On this day normally, we are taken out by our loved ones where we get to spend a romantic evening with them. Even if it is not with one person, going with a group of friends to celebrate a day of love is also very meaningful. It is important that on this joyous occasion that we feel and look our best. We have curated 5 natural ingredients that will help you achieve that perfect date look!
Using coconut oil for the face leaves your face feeling soft and moisturized. It also helps cure your dry skin problems. Coconut oil is also known as the best natural makeup remover. Apply a few drops of coconut oil on your face and massage into your skin, once a day for an entire week. This will definitely leave your skin feeling fresh and hydrated. Coconut oil for sure helps your skin and gives it the boost it deserves.
Cucumber and Lemon Juice
For your under-eye circles, the combination of cucumber and lemon has been used since the dawn of time. They are extremely important in the treatment of skin conditions. Mix equal parts cucumber and lemon juice and apply the mixture to your under-eye circles with a cotton ball or a bud. (Make sure you don't get lemon juice in your eye!) Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the solution to sit on the afflicted region before rinsing with warm water.
Honey, sugar, and coconut oil
Make the perfect lip scrub to voluminous your lips and to get it to the perfect pink shade. Mix a small spoon of sugar with honey and coconut oil and then apply the mixture over your lips and give it a good scrub. Leave the mixture on for a few minutes before your rinse it off with water. Make sure to follow this three times a week only and endure that the scrubbing is gentle and not too harsh.
Aloe Vera
works wonders for the hair. It leaves it feeling and looking shinier and smoother. Suing a hair mask can really boost your hair care. Make sure you apply this mask twice and week so on the date your hair looks extra special. Combine three teaspoons fresh aloe vera gel, two teaspoons yogurt, one teaspoon honey, and one teaspoon olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and apply to hair and scalp. For 10 minutes, massage the mixture into the scalp thoroughly. Allow for a half-hour break before washing.
Turmeric
is known to possess great healing properties. It carries a variety of antioxidants and also keeps your skin looking young and supple. Combine a cup of gram flour with half a teaspoon of turmeric powder (chickpea flour). To make a smooth paste, add enough milk/water and mix thoroughly. Mix in a few drops of rose water. Apply the paste to your face and neck and let it dry. After that, give it a good rinse in cold water. This will leave your skin feeling soft and fresh. Ensure you do this mask twice a week.
These are a few ways you can achieve your Valentine’s look with natural ingredients. Make sure you perform swatch tests before applying anything directly to your skin.
With inputs from Ruchika Acharya, Founder Glow and Green.
