Simple home remedies made with your everyday kitchen ingredients help your skin glow naturally. Here are 7 home remedies for healthy and bright skin that you can try.

Lemon

Lemon contains vitamin C and can remove the signs of aging from your skin. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can heal sunburns and even tone your skin.

To use –

• You can just rub half a lemon on your skin.

Milk

Milk contains lactic acid which, can hydrate your skin. Vitamin A, protein and other nutrients found in milk nourish your skin.

To use –

• Dab some cold milk on your skin with a cotton wool. Wash it off after 5 minutes. You can even dab it under your eyes to lighten your dark circles.
• Use milk with honey, rose water, or turmeric, for a bright and clear skin. If you infuse saffron in raw milk, it will help nourish your skin.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains moisturizing as well as antibacterial properties. You can include organic coconut oil in your skincare routine for a healthy glowing skin.

To use –

• Apply a few drops of coconut oil every night over your usual moisturizer. You can use coconut oil without any creams or lotions too.
• Mix coconut oil with salt and use it as a natural exfoliator. Wash off with mild soap and water.

Cucumber

Cucumbers contain antioxidants and silica that can keep wrinkles away. It also contains vitamins C, A, and B6 to keep your skin protected and to hydrate your skin naturally.

To use –

• Grate cucumber and cover your face with the pulp. Remove it after 10-15 minutes.
• Mix cucumber juice with turmeric and Fuller’s earth, and apply it on your face gently.

Tomato

Vitamins A, B, and C in tomatoes are excellent for the skin. Tomato juice can also act as a natural astringent and protect your skin from acne and pimples.

To use –

• You can rub a tomato slice on your face and wash it off after 10-15 minutes.
• Mix tomato juice with lemon and honey and apply on your face gently to keep acne and blackheads away

Baking Soda

Baking soda can exfoliate your skin to remove impurities. It can also balance your skin’s texture and prevents acne breakouts.

To use –

• Apply baking soda in a circular motion around your skin and wash it off after 5 minutes.
• Add baking soda to your homemade clay face packs, apply for 15-20 minutes and wash off with tap water.

Banana

Banana contains vitamins E and A that helps to hydrate and nourish your skin.

To use –

• Mash half a banana and mix it with milk and honey. Apply it to a face pack and wash it off with water.
• Mix banana pulp with lemon juice and honey to make a skin brightening face pack.