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DIY Red Dates Face Mask For Super-glowing Skin!

For supple, smooth and younger-looking skin, try this vitamin-rich DIY dates face mask!

By Kumutha

Juicy, succulent dates can do more than act as a laxative or blood purifier. What if we say DIY dates mask can cleanse, rejuvenate and repair your skin? Sounds too good to be true, right? Believe it or not, it does all that and more.

Dates pack a powerful punch of vitamin B5 that forms a protective barrier against the free radicals, repairing damaged skin cells and improving the skin's elasticity.

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It also contains a rich source of vitamins A and C, which help the skin lock in the moisture, making it supple, smooth and firm.

Added to that, dates has a high ratio of pantothenic acid, which slows down the skin's ageing process and promotes the regeneration of new skin cells.

Topical application of herbal red dates face mask can definitely bring about a notable difference on acne, fine lines and skin tone.

However, if you want to make a difference that is skin deep and long lasting, then we suggest you include dates in your diet every day.

So, here is a step-by-step method on how to use dates on skin, take a look.

Step 1:

step 1

Take 3 to 5 dates and remove the seeds. Dates tend to accumulate dirt easily, so rinse it thoroughly with water.

Step 2:

step 2

Boil half a cup of milk on low flame for 5 minutes. Turn off the flame and add dates to the milk. Let it soak for half an hour.

Step 3:

step 3

When the dates are tender; using little milk, grind it into a fine paste.

Step 4:

step 4

Add a tablespoon of semolina or suji to the mixture, and whip it until you get a grainy paste. Add a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of primrose oil to the mixture. Mix until everything blends well.

Step 5:

step 5

Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser. Apply the mask evenly to your face and neck. Let the Ayurvedic dates face pack stay for 30 minutes.

Step 6:

step 6

Spritz your face with some water. When the mask starts to loosen, scrub it in a circular motion and rinse it with plain water. Pat dry. Use red dates for glowing skin, once a week, to see a visible difference in your skin tone.

If you have any more tips on how to use dates on skin for a flawless glow, do share them with us in the comment section below.

Story first published: Friday, November 4, 2016, 15:20 [IST]
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