High-end skincare brands are great but nothing beats the nourishment of 100% organic ingredients. The gooey Aloe gel, bitter Neem juice, the astringent smelling, yellow stained pestle of grated Turmeric…don’t they take us back to a time when everything that we applied on our skin was first verified by our hyper-sensitive mothers? Join us as we teleport you to the world of natural beauty filled with feel good ingredients that deliver big results.
Here are the natural skin care tips that will not disappoint:
COOLING, SOOTHING ALOE VERA
The world is yet to find out a problem that can’t be resolved by the clear Aloe gel. A wonder plant in every sense, Aloe Vera is the one ingredient common between a mother’s tried-and-tested remedies and a dermat’s long-standing solutions. No wonder the ancient Egyptians called it the ‘Plant of Immortality’!
Don’t wanna make your kitchen slab messy? We got the miraculous ingredient bottled up, just for you.
- 1. Himalaya Moisturising Aloe Vera Face Wash
- 2. Biotique Bio Aloe Vera Baby Sun Block SPF 20 UVA/UVB Sunscreen
- 3. Vaadi Herbals Aloe Vera Face Scrub
- 4. Forest Essentials Light Hydrating Moisturising Facial Gel Pure Aloe Vera
A true budget buy, this Himalaya favorite is soap-free and suitable for all skin types. Wash away the dirt and grime of the day without stripping your skin of moisture. Cooling agents, Mint & Cucumber seal the deal for us!
Go the Aloe way for your daily sun protection, too! Enriched with SPF20, this nutrient-rich sun lotion is what you need to literally shine on a sunny day. Look your best, irrespective of the temp outside.
Walnut and Apricot granules have given way to the new hero in the world of exfoliation. Presenting the Aloe Vera face scrub that’s supplemented by Vitamin E for best results.
A natural humectant with exemplary soothing properties, this Forest Essentials star boasts of the best organic Aloe extracts. Cucumber and Rose work as natural astringents and leave behind a flawless finish.
SACRED AND BEAUTIFYING TURMERIC
There’s a reason why to-be brides in India are made to sit through the awfully messy ritual of smearing ‘haldi’ right on their big day. Famous for its antiseptic properties, a generous amount of Turmeric paste can leave your skin glowing from within for days at a stretch. If you ever gave in to your mama’s constant pestering, you probably have a know-it-all smile on your face right now! Here are some Turmeric-infused formulas we love.
- 1. Kama Ayurveda Turmeric & Myrrh Skin Brightening Soap
- 2. Lotus Herbals Lemonpure Turmeric & Lemon Cleansing Milk
- 3. Soulflower Turmeric Essential Oil
- 4. VLCC Wild Turmeric Face Wash
A carefully made elixir consisting of pure essential oils like Neroli, Myrrh and Frankincense, it’s tough to believe that a soap could do so much at once! This Ayurvedic-based formula, blended with extracts of Banyan and Fig, visibly brighten skin.
Enriched with Vetiver extract, Lemon peel extract and Wild Turmeric, makeup removers just got redefined. With astringent and antiseptic properties, now you can hit the bed with hydrated and deeply moisturized skin.
Since essential oils have a history of extensively curing all potential problems of mankind, expect just the same from this variant too. Treat everything from wounds to wrinkles with this one-of-a-kind herbal brew.
The goodness of Honey and Turmeric come together to create the best of the lot. Coming from one of the most reputed herbal brands, protect your skin from daily environmental impurities with this Turmeric superstar.
HEALING, DISINFECTING NEEM
As they say, the bitter the ingredient, the better the result. And our humble Neem embodies the statement. From clearing acne to delaying the signs of ageing, the list of reasons why you should be incorporating this in your daily beauty routine is endless. Yep, the solution to every skin trouble was right in your backyard all this while!
Can’t even think of gulping it down or making a paste? We’ve got your covered.
- 1. Jovees Sun Defence Neem SkinToner
- 2. Kama Ayurveda Organic Neem Oil
- 3. Fabindia Neem Tulsi Gel Scrub Body And Face
- 4. Just Herbs Aglow Neem-Chandan Skin Purifying Face Cleanser
Developed with special botanical extracts, this Jovees toner removes discoloration and brings a natural, almost enviable sheen to your face. Supporting stars here are Marigold extract and Soyabean extract.
This 100% pure and cold-pressed oil from the organic Neem seed farms of Tamil Nadu, is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Dilute with equal parts of Almond Oil or Sesame Oil and massage your face with the concoction.
In this fab Fabindia product, Neem, with the help of Tulsi, cleanses the skin without drying it excessively. What’s more? Small Walnut shells help you scrub whiteheads and blackheads away.
Packed with powerfully detoxifying precious Ayurvedic herbs, the 4-in-1 action of this mild exfoliant peel is no mean feat. Neem and Sandalwood come together to make an excellent everyday substitute to soap.