Our skin faces a constant barrage of chemicals everyday from pollution to harsh chemically formulated products that strip the skin of its natural balance. These simple Ayurvedic home remedies help you attain a clear, healthy and glowing complexion. Ayurveda mentions many simple natural ways to maintain a healthy and glowing skin. Using these natural ways, one can stay beautiful for a longer period without having to suffer the side effects of the chemicals.

Below are some simple ‘secrets’ to achieve a naturally beautiful skin:

• Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.

• Take 50 ml of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.

• Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerine and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bedtime is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft and supple, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)

• Take 50 ml of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.

• Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with seasame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.

• Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.

• Take 30 ml of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly to the face, helps to keep wrinkles away.

• Make a paste of raw carrots and apply it to the face. Wash it after one hour. The skin will become glowing.

• Regular application of mint juice to the face helps to remove stains.