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Face Packs To Treat Irritated Skin

By Debdatta Mazumbder

Getting healthy and glowing skin is a desire of all. But everyone is not that fortunate. If you have oily skin may be you are free from the fear of early wrinkles. But the dull and sticky face is really irritating.

In the seasons of summer and rain, this problem arises more. Excessive excretion of sebum makes you look dull. But having dry skin is also not the solution. That brings the problems of chapped lips and cheeks and also hails early wrinkles.

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You have ideas how to treat your skin and are also aware of various homemade face packs. But there are some ingredients which may create irritation. For example, grinded orange peel is a very good scrubber.

But it creates a prickly sensation for many people. That’s why you need face packs to treat irritated skin. Sometimes the deposition of dirt and dead cells makes your skin itchy and pale. Face packs for itchy skin can help you there.

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If you feel any kind of irritation or inflammation, use face packs to treat irritated skin. Actually, it is the ingredients like milk or yogurt which provide a soothing feeling and take away your irritation. Here are some face packs for itchy skin and irritated ones-

1. Aloevera Pack

1. Aloevera Pack

Itchy skin is the most irritated skin problem. So, face packs for itchy skin must include aloevera. Make juice of leaves and mix it with any regular pack. It will soothe and moisturise your face.

2. Sandalwood Pack

2. Sandalwood Pack

One of the best face packs to treat irritated skin. Sandalwood powder contains antiseptic properties. Make a pack with the powder and rose water. Apply evenly and wash after drying.

3. Cucumber Pack

3. Cucumber Pack

There are countless benefits of cucumber on skin. Removing skin irritation is one of those advantages. Make a face pack with crushed cucumber and yogurt. You can also use cucumber juice as toner.

4. Yogurt Pack

4. Yogurt Pack

If you feel any kind of inflammation or irritation, use yogurt. Just applying it evenly on your face can give you instant smoothness. Otherwise, you can mix it with gram flour and make a thick pack to apply.

5. Pack with Apple Cider Vinegar

5. Pack with Apple Cider Vinegar

If you have dandruff, itching on face is a common problem. To get rid of that, use apple cider vinegar in your face pack. With the anti-fungal and anti-bacterial quality, this vinegar decreases the itching and any kind of infection.

6. Basil Pack

6. Basil Pack

One of the most effective ingredients of face packs to treat irritated skin. Just boil some leaves while making tea. Soak a cotton ball in it and dab all over your face. Leave for few minutes and wash. You can make a paste of leaves and apply on your face too.

7. Honey and Oatmeal Pack

7. Honey and Oatmeal Pack

You can make this for breakfast. Keep some aside for applying on your face. Cook oatmeal and let it be cool. Then add honey to it. The oatmeal will act as a scrub while honey provides moisture.

8. Banana Pack

8. Banana Pack

If you are in hurry and want instant relief of itchiness and irritation, smash a banana and apply all over your face and neck. Wash thoroughly after drying. You can also add honey to it to soothe your skin more.

9. Almond and Milk Pack

9. Almond and Milk Pack

very effective for dry skin. Itching and irritation is a common problem of dry skin. Take 2 spoons of ground almonds and add the same amount of raw milk to it. You can use chilled milk for better result.

10. Papaya and Lemon Pack

10. Papaya and Lemon Pack

dead skin cells create irritation. This pack can remove those and rejuvenate your skin with new skin cells. Smash papaya and add lemon juice to it. Apply all over your face and let it dry. Wash thoroughly.

11. Pack with Curd and Watermelon

11. Pack with Curd and Watermelon

do you have irritation because of sunburn? Use this pack to solve your trouble. Mix curd with watermelon juice. Add almond powder to it. After coming from sun, apply it all over your face and neck. Relax until it dries. Rinse thoroughly.

12. Pack with the Cream of Milk

12. Pack with the Cream of Milk

sometimes using milk directly may cause itching. You can take the cream of it while boiling. Cool it and add honey. This pack is also very good for glowing skin.

13. Mint and Turmeric Pack

13. Mint and Turmeric Pack

you know the benefits of basil. Mint is also a soothing ingredient while using in a pack. Make paste of the leaves and mix it with turmeric powder. The antiseptic properties of turmeric powder prevent any bacterial attack while mint nourishes your skin.

14. Clay Pack

14. Clay Pack

if you think about face packs for irritated skin; it is the most common one. Take equal proportion of multani mitti, besan, yogurt and wheat flour. Add rose water to it. Apply the pack evenly. Wash and pat dry.

Story first published: Saturday, August 8, 2015, 10:07 [IST]
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