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Do you wash your face first thing in the morning? {Your Opinion}

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When do you wash your face? In the shower or when you brush your teeth? I generally wash my face in the shower, howsoever late that may be. Its very rare that I wash my face first thing in the morning. But, it is supposed to be a good routine to wash your face first thing in the morning to remove all the oil accumulated at night as well as to remove the dead cells which have been accumulated when the skin repairs itself. Also, scrubbing in the morning is said to be extremely beneficial to remove the dead skin cells and reveal glowing skin. So, when do you wash your face?

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Facials from the fridge {Reader’s Tips}

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It always seems difficult to find time to make all these recipes to maintain yourself regularly. I found a shortcut to maintain my face – I usually create a base by grinding 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup milk powder and store it. Then depending on what I have in the fridge – I mix it in this powder base.

To tighten – mix egg whites and honey into 1 tsp powder base and apply on face, wash off after dry.

To moisturize – add avocado and almond oil into 1tsp powder base and apply – wash off after dry.

To absorb oil – mix egg whites and lemon juice into 1tsp powder base – apply, wash off after dry.

To tone and cleanse – mix yogurt and cucumber juice ( when you grate and press, juice can be extracted, no need to grind) in 1 tsp powder base and apply , rinse after dry.

If the paste is too tight I mix rose water or water to it. And the list goes on – anything you find like fresh fruits – I usually go to the ones that need no grinding or preparation. This really works – try it! As we don’t find a lot of time as working moms with kids…anything easy works!!

Its an awesome tip, Padmaja. Thanks so much 🙂
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Random Beauty Tips {Reader’s Tips}

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“Whenever a pimple pops up, crush a few neem leaves or apply neem powder available in the market on the affected, the size of the pimple reduces & if applied regularly it subsides” – Uzma

“To make your skin glow, Take honey and apply on ur face for 15 mins n wash” – Umesh
“In summers after washing your face use ice cubes for toning your face” – Swapna
“My favourite beauty tip would be a mixture of powdered rose petals,a lil bit of sandalwood powder and mix it all up wid rose water or curd..Apply it on the face everyday after a tiring day at work or college for glowing and soft skin.Works for me every time!” – Shruti
“My favourite beauty tip is to rub tomatoes on the face to remove tan naturally! One can use it after roaming about in the sun instead of after sun gels.” – Shruti