With Diwali celebrations now wrapping up, many of us will have a new skincare challenge to battle. The rising Air Quality Index (AQI) and pollution levels in the Capital region will spell out trouble for the skin constantly exposed to the atmosphere, especially the face, making it more prone to dryness, irritation, and breakouts. It becomes all the more vital to safeguard it against the harmful pollutants in the air with a new skincare regime.
We spoke to dermatologists to get insights into DIY face pack recipes that help reduce effects of the pollution for oily, normal and dry skin types. For oily skin People will oily skin face the challenge of intensified oil production during excessive airborne toxins. To counter this, Dr Neha Khuraana, dermatologist and founder of House of Aesthetics shares a face pack recipe that helps in detoxifying and reducing excess oil from the skin.
Ingredients: 1. Multani mitti (Fuller’s Earth) 2. Rose water Method: Mix equal quantities of multani mitti and rose water in a bowl until smooth paste forms.
Apply a layer across the face avoiding the eye area for about 10-15 minutes. Once the paste starts drying, rinse with lukewarm water. “The nature of multani mitti makes it suitable for oily skin types because of its ability to absorb excess oil and dirt from the skin.
The role of rose water is to hydrate and calm the skin and thus, this pack is ideal for those with oily skin types,” shares Dr Neha. For normal skin Those with normal skin type.