A home made face pack should be considered for its overall benefits for the health and in particular the skin. Smoothness of the skin is something that can be achieved with a skin care regime; however, working on the complexion is something that takes an overall, holistic approach to your body. This involves a modified diet as well as application of regular skin care products along with understanding of how your body works to achieve better skin.
The skin comprises epithelial tissue and is one of the biggest organs of the body. Skin is also one of the fastest growing organs in the body that keeps shedding off in layers – estimated at a rate of every seven days. Skin is also differently colored for different people. This is because of the presence of a substance called melanin in the skin. It is a naturally created type of salt that even exists in plants and its main purpose is to enable pigmentation. Some people generally have higher levels of melanin in their skin due to hereditary factors. During the life time of a person the melanin level in the skin increase due to exposure to the sun and the interaction of hormones. Skin damage and overall bad health also reflects on the skin, so the first step is to ensure that you are eating right and fully. Cut back on food that is very oily and fatty. Keep it to an absolute minimum. Your diet should focus on more protein and seafood, which contains vitamin E. Fish oil is also very good for your skin as compared to other natural oils. Remember to drinks lots of water to detoxify your skin. This is a time-bound process so the direct effects of this won’t be visible immediately, but as you do this the new layers of skin beneath are reaping the benefits. So, the next thing to do is to bring this layer above. Exfoliation is the key to this. This is a method in which you use an acid medium like lemon juice and apply it to your skin. Once the juice has soaked into the skin, you will need to rub your face with salt or sugar that can act like an abrasive. This process will peel off the dead skin. This is a ritual that you should perform once in every three days.
Between exfoliation cycles, you should apply a face pack that contains turmeric. This natural remedy has been used for a long time as a way to attaining good skin. Make a paste out of turmeric and cream and apply it on the face for half an hour and then wash off.