‘Glycerin’ is also referred to by many alternative names like Glycerol or Glycol. If you are really interested in knowing various skin benefits of Glycerin and the various homemade masks, we can prepare using Glycerin, this article is really intended for you. Technically speaking, Glycerin is basically categorized as an organic compound comprising of 3 vital components, namely hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. Talking in terms of appearance, Glycerin is basically a colorless, odorless, and vicious liquid, which is completely non-toxic, sweet in taste and completely water-soluble.
Glycerin is used in vast variety of beauty products ranging from soaps to anti-ageing creams or gels in pharmaceutical formulations. Besides providing hydration, toning, removing unevenness and moisture to the skin, its regular usage stabilizes the essential oils in our skin, thereby eliminating the issues of blackheads, acne and pimples. Under mentioned are quite a few basic homemade face masks, we can prepare using Glycerin.
1. Glycerin And Egg-white Face Mask
The combination of Glycerin and Egg-white face mask is an excellent treatment for ageing. Regular usage of this face mask not only brings purification, glow, softness, cleanness to the skin but it also aids in keeping our skin intact.
Method To Prepare This Face Mask:
First of all take 1 egg and break it into a bowl but mind it, you have to separate egg white from yolk. Now whisk it until it turns out to be frothy. Now, to this mixture add 1 teaspoon of Glycerin and Honey each. Addition of honey to this mixture helps in the proper mixing of glycerin and egg-white, besides aiding in removing dead cells from the skin. Now, mix all the ingredients properly. After this, apply this pack on your face with the help of face brush. Retain it on the skin for about 15-20 minutes and then clean your face with Luke-warm water.
2. Glycerin And Aloe-Vera Gel Face Mask
This is an excellent homemade face mask, especially for dry skin. The main ingredients of this face mask is Glycerin and aloe-Vera gel. This pack provides proper nourishment to the dry and rough skin besides making it supple.
Method To Prepare This Face Mask:
To make this homemade face mask, you can either take aloe-Vera gel, which is readily available in the market or you can also extract gel from 2-3 fresh leaves of aloe-Vera. As far as, ratio of glycerin and aloe-Vera is concerned, you need to take both these ingredients in equal proportion, i.e. 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 1 teaspoon of aloe-Vera gel. Mix them together and apply it over your face, avoiding the eye area. Keep it for about half an hour on your face ,then wash it off with either cold or Luke-warm water.
3. Glycerin And Rose-Water Face Mask
The combination of Glycerin and rose-water face mask works as an excellent toner. This mask helps to remove blemishes or scar marks from your skin. Application of this face mask not only brings coolness but also adds glow and suppleness to the skin.
Method To Prepare This Face Mask:
To make this homemade face mask or face toner, you need 9-10 teaspoons of rose water and 2 teaspoons of glycerin. For its effective usage, it is advisable to put this mixture in the spray dispenser. Spray it on your face before bed time and wash it with clean water in the morning. You can also preserve this mask for a week by putting the spray dispenser in the refrigerator.
4. Glycerin And Banana Face Mask
We all know that Banana contains many effective nutrients that are beneficial for skin. Not only this, it has anti-ageing properties but it is also a rich source of anti-oxidants that not only revitalizes the skin but also offers smoothness and nourishment to the skin. All in all we can say that it is a perfect homemade ingredient which when combined with glycerin offers moisturisation and sparkling effect to your face.
Method To Prepare This Face Mask:
To prepare this homemade face mask, what you require is a Piece of banana along with one tablespoon of Glycerin. Now, mingle both these components together properly, so as to make a smooth pack or paste. Apply this homemade face pack on your face with the help of either face pack brush or with your fingers. Try to retain it on your skin for about 20-25 minutes. After this time span is over, wash your face with Luke warm water and monitor the instant glow on your skin.
5. Glycerin And Neem Face Mask
If you wish to have an acne free skin, there is no better face pack than glycerin and neem face pack. Addition of neem in this pack makes it a pure herbal face mask. Neem is an ayurvedic remedy to have a blemish and acne free skin. All in all tis face mask is purely organic in nature.
Method To Prepare This Face Mask:
To make this effective face pack, what you require is a bowl, in which you will add 2 teaspoons of Neem powder and one teaspoon of glycerin. Now mix both these ingredients properly.The consistency of this face mask won’t be like other face packs. It will be neither too smooth nor too fine though it can be effectively used as a face pack. Apply this mixture on your face and let it be on your face for about half an hour. After the stipulated time frame, when it gets dried off, wash your face and see the illuminating effect of this homemade face pack. Addition of glycerin in this pack with offers ample hydration to your skin and the antibacterial properties of neem will keep your face acne and pimple free.
Thus, we can conclude by saying that by using the above mentioned homemade masks by using the main ingredient Glycerin, we are sure to have a charming,mesmerizing and healthy face.
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