Face Glow Yogurt Mask Recipe

This is multi-purpose skin glow mask. The mask helps exfoliate skin, and add the needed nutrients (Vitamins,
minerals), and a moisturizer.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1. Besan (Chickpea flour): 3 Tablespoon Substitution: instant oatmeal powder

2. Multi-vitamin tablets: 3 Crushed with mortar and pestle to form powder

3. Vitamin C (500 mg): 1 Crushed with mortar and pestle to form powder.  Lightens up skin

4. Zinc (10mg): 1 Crushed with mortar and pestle to form powder

5. Turmeric powder: 1/8 teaspoon (Pinch) Light reflectance

6. Brewers Yeast: ¼ teaspoon (Optional)

Brewer's yeast is added for additional B Vitamins. However, it does not smell too good.

Wet Ingredients

1. Plain yogurt: 1 Cup Exfoliation, Vitamin B5 promotes moisturizer, soft skin.

2. Honey: ¼ Cup Exfoliation, oil reduction, collagen building, and skin bleaching, humectants moisturizer.

3. Vitamin E (200 IU) capsules: 3 Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Repairs effects of sun exposure.

Prick each capsule with a needle and collect vitamin E discard the jacket.

4. Flax seed oil: ½ teaspoon Omega 3 acids

Preferred order of substitution: Walnut oil, Canola oil, Grape seed oil, Fractionated Coconut oil, Virgin Coconut oil.

Method

1. Mix dry ingredients.

2. Add wet ingredients to make a paste.

3. Store in refrigerator. Use as needed.

 

Application

Apply about 2 teaspoons on face. Let it stay about 20 minutes. Wash and rinse with cool

Top ten Indian kitchen items for skin care

I have purposefully excluded eggs. Most of the Hindu don't eat eggs, and may not even touch
them. Even if I was to include eggs, they will not be in my top ten list. The egg yolk is high in
sulfur and some people may find them to be skin irritant.

1. Besan (Chickpea flour)

A general purpose base for making face mask for all skin types. May be substituted with an
instant oatmeal powder.

2. Dahi Yogurt
This has lactic Acid and other nutrients such vitamins A, and B5. The lactic has large molecules
making it an  effective exfoliating agent. Exfoliation enables moisturizers to work effectively.

3. Honey
Honey is natural Glycolic Acid. It has small molecules that easily penetrate the skin making it
good against the blackheads. It helps with skin exfoliation, oil reduction, collagen building, and
skin bleaching. The major property is humectants that help to moisturize without oils that may
clog up pores.

4. Fresh Lemon or Lime juice

It is high in Vitamin C. Helps remove blemishes, help building collagen. It is not a good
exfoliating agent.

 
5. Tomato Juice/Pulp
Skin Nutrition (Vitamin C, E, K, B1, B6, B3, B2, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Beta carotene
(Vitamin A), Lycopene. Potassium and Vitamin C helps clear skin. Shrinks enlarged pores.

Basic combination (Equal parts of Tomato juice and Dahi yogurt) make excellent exfoliating
agent, lighten up skin, and help reduce the effects of sun exposure. It can help dull skin glow. It
can soothe the sting of sunburn. Adding honey will help moisturize dry skin.

6. Cucumber Juice
Hydration, Astringent, Restore skin's acid mantle (pH same as skin's acid mantle).

Cucumber juice can be used by itself as a toner and pH balancer.

Basic combination (Equal parts of Cucumber juice and Lemon juice) make excellent cleanser
and help remove blemishes from acne.

You may add a pinch of Turmeric to basic combination to lighten up under arm skin.

Adding honey will help moisturize dry skin.

 
7. Almond Paste/Oil
Almonds have the highest natural concentration of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an  Antioxidant,
Anti-inflammatory, and helps repair sunburn damage. Almond oil works better than making
almond paste.

8. Turmeric powder
Light reflectance, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammation, helps reduce exposure to skin cancer.

9. Fresh peppermint leaves

 Its high in Vitamin A and C, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, and omega-3 fatty
acids.

It is anti bacterial, has a soothing, cooling effect on skin. Its stops itching caused by poison ivy or
poison oak.

One of the active ingredients in peppermint is Menthol. High concentration of menthol found in
peppermint oil can cause skin irritation.

10. Ajwain (Carom)

Ajwain contains Thymol. It promotes blood circulation, antioxidant, astringent,  antibacterial,
antifungal and anti-inflammatory.

I use Ajwain and peppermint to make a toner for Acne.

Home Skin Care Ingredients

 

Mask Base
Besan (Chickpea flour) for normal Skin. Besan is a good source of Zinc.

Multani Mitti (Fullers Clay) for oily skin

Sandalwood powder Normal to dry skin

Oatmeal finely powdered for dry skin

Fruit pulps (Papaya, Pineapple, Kiwi. Avocado) for dry skin

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

AHA are mild organic acids. These are: Lactic, Citric, Malic, Glycolic, and Tartaric acids. In
history, Cleopatra used spoiled milk (lactic acid) for her bath, French women used sediment from
old wine (Tartaric Acid).

AHA dissolves the glue that keeps the dead skin cells stuck to the skin. The process to remove
these dead skin cells is called exfoliating. After the skin is exfoliated, the natural oils reach to top
and keep the surface moisturized. At a lower pH level (2 to 4), they act as exfoliating agent, at
higher pH level (greater than 7), they are moisturizers.

Glycolic Acid
Action

It has small molecules and can easily penetrate the skin.  Its penetration ability makes it good to
treat blackheads. Skin exfoliation, oil reduction, collagen building, and skin bleaching,
humectants moisturizer.

Sources

The raw sugar cane jaggery (Gur or Shakar), Honey, Glycerin, Sugar beets, Unripe grapes

Lactic Acid
Action

Lactic Acid has large molecules but more effective as an exfoliating agent, good moisturizer, soft
skin.

Sources

Yogurt, Buttermilk, Sour cream

Citric Acid
Action

Helps remove blemishes, Antioxidant for collagen building. Not a good exfoliating agent.

Sources

Lemon, Lime, Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Berries, Kiwi, Strawberry

Malic Acid
Action

Skin exfoliation

Sources

Apples, Pears, Nectarines, Banana, Bananas, Cherries, Blackberries, Grapes

Tartaric Acid
Action

Exfoliating agent, used in combination with Glycolic acid

Sources

Fermented red and white grape (wines).

Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) Salicylic acid

Action

BHA are used for acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, Keratosis, warts, lighten the blemishes. BHA
exfoliates the skin just like the AHA, but can penetrate the pores for deep cleansing.

Sources

Willow Bark extract

Aspirin is Acetylsalicylic (ASA). It is not Salicylic acid, but usable in a similar fashion for skin
care.

Pepto-Bismol is a combination of Bismuth and Subsalicylate, making it usable for skin care.

Vitamin C
Action

Reduce fine lines and wrinkles, develop collagen, added protection against sunburn
Sources

Oranges, Peppers, Grapefruit, Peaches, Papaya, Grapes, Apricots, Pineapple, Tomatoes,

Strawberries, Cranberries, Kiwis, Lemons, Mangos, Tangerines, Cantaloupes, Honeydew

Vitamin B3
Action

Acne, helpful against skin cancer

Sources

Cranberries, Tomatoes

Vitamin B5
Action

Promotes skin moisture

Source

Cranberries, Sunflower seeds, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Yogurt, Whole egg

Vitamin E
Action

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Repair sunburn damage

Sources

Almonds, Sunflower seeds, Tomatoes , Safflower oil, Sunflower oil

Sulfur
Action

Acne, Rosacea, Seborrhea dermatitis, and scabies.

Sources

Egg yolks, Hot red peppers, Horseradish, Radishes, Mustard greens, Mustard Seeds, Onions,
Garlic

Aloe Vera (Guar Pattha)

Grows wild in Rajasthan. Anti inflammatory, moisturizer, structure compatible with human skin.

Baking Soda
Acid neutralizer, exfoliating, skin soother

Neem powder
Anti bacterial Specially for Acne

Rose Water
Anti-bacterial, Vitamin C and other antioxidants. Prevents acne, pimples, wrinkles, sun light
induced damage. Tightens pores. Rose water is used making toners, face masks, creams and
lotions. 

Sandalwood
Available as powder or oil. It is anti-microbial used as antiseptic against cuts and burns. There
are two varieties Red Sandalwood and  Yellow Sandalwood.

 
Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
Adds yellow hue to Indian brown skin, with small amount of oil, makes the skin to glow under
candlelight. Antibiotic, prevents bacterial infection and aids in healing wounds, cuts, bruises.

Anti-inflammatory. Curcumin promotes collagen building. Inhibits growth of skin cancer.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes are high in the nutrients required for the health of skin. These include Vitamins C, E,
K, B1, B6, B3, B2 and Lycopene.

Standard Honey Yogurt Mask

 

Ingredients

1. Besan (Chickpea flour): 3 Tablespoon

Besan is added as a neutral base to give the paste a consistency of Pakora Batter.

If you have a dry skin, substitute Besan with Oatmeal powder. To make oatmeal powder, process
instant oatmeal in the food processor at continuous setting for two minutes.

2. Plain yogurt: 1 Cup

Lactic acid for skin exfoliation, Vitamin B5 promotes moisturizer, soft skin.

3. Honey: ¼ Cup

Glycolic Acid for Skin exfoliation, oil reduction, collagen building, and skin bleaching,
humectants moisturizer.

4. Rosewater: 2 teaspoons (optional)

 
Process and Store

Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste to the consistency of a batter for deep frying. Let
it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Stir adjust Besan/oatmeal and Yogurt to the
consistency of your choice. Stir Store in the refrigerator.

Use

1. Stir the batter. Take out 2 to 3 Tablespoons of batter. Apply the batter to the face. With the tips
of your fingers work the batter around.

2. For daily use (once a day) wait about 5 minutes. If you planning to use it on a weekly basis,
wait for 25 minutes.

3. Wash off with Luke warm water.

Light Glow Mask

Add ¼ teaspoon of Turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon of Almond oil to the Standard Honey
Yogurt Mask.

Skin Lightening Mask

Add 1 teaspoon of Lemon juice to the Standard Honey Yogurt Mask

Citric Acid Helps remove blemishes and lighten skin. Vitamin C helps with collagen building.

Aging Mask (Over 35)

Empty 3 Vitamin E capsules (200 IU each) with pricking a needle and add to Standard Honey
Yogurt Mask

Vitamin E is an Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Repairs aging skin from sun exposure.

Rose Water Toner Recipe
Rose water is a hydrosol. It is a distillate. It is neither essential oil, nor a floral water

Hydrosol is a distillate after the essential oils and other basic components have been dissolved in
the water, distillation process is started to collect Rose Water. Hydrosols are clear. The aroma is
subtle not strong as the essential oil itself. Hydrosols are not Floral water. Floral water is made
by adding water and the essential oil.

We are going to neither use a still nor emulate a still. Instead, I will use a stainless steel pressure
cooker.

Ingredients

1. Rose petals (Picked from fresh flowers): 2 cups packed

2. Distilled water: 1¾ cups

3. Glycerin: ¼ teaspoon (Optional, recommended for dry skin)

Method

1. Put water and petals in the pressure cooker. Put a 15 pound weight.

2. Turn on heat. Let the steam build up, till the weight goes off. As soon as the steam is about to
be released, turn off the heat. You do not want to let the steam escape and lose the aroma.

3 Make sure the weight is in position. Wait 20 minutes. Remove the weight. Open the lid.

4. Strain in to Glass jar. Add Glycerin. Tightly close the lid. Store in the refrigerator.

Its not going be clear as a hydrosol. The color will be based on the color of roses.

Citric Toner Recipe (Oily skin)

This is a simple toner, you can make at home.

 
Ingredients

1. Distilled water: 4½ cups.

2. Zest from two lemons

3. Zest from one orange

4. Saffron: 6 strands (Optional)

5. 80 proof (40% Alcohol) Vodka: ½ Cup

Method

1. Combine  water , zest of lemon and orange, and saffron in a pressure cooker. Put a 15 pound
weight.

2. Turn on heat. Let the steam build up, till the weight goes off. As soon as the steam is about to
be released, turn off the heat. Do Not remove the weight.

3 Wait 20 minutes. Remove the weight. Open the lid. Let it cool to room temperature.

4. Strain and discard solids.

5. Stir in alcohol.

6. Transfer to Glass jar. Tightly close the lid. Store in the refrigerator.

Indian Bridal Glow Mask

1 cup of chickpea flour

3 tablespoons of tumeric (powdered form)

Almond Oil (enough to form paste)

Mix ingredients into a paste.

Apply to the face and body, and let set for a few minutes.

Remove by rubbing off mixture with your hands.

This motion will add to the exfoliation process and also help with the removal of fine facial hair,
better known as pesky peach fuzz.
Wash off the rest of the mixture and enjoy fabulous, baby soft skin!