Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : September 13, 2016 12:41 PM IST
An at-home spa can be a great way to relax on weekends. And since alpha hydroxyl is all the rage in beauty products, why not whip a few fruit masks at home to tap into the exfoliating properties of fruit acids? These fruit masks recommended by cosmetologist Nandita Das are excellent to remove tan and gently exfoliate the skin.
Watermelon and cucumber mask
Watermelon hydrates the skin and works towards keeping the skin soft and supple. Cucumber has bleaching properties and helps in lightening tan.
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Avocado and papaya mask
Rich in Vitamin E, avocados keep the skin healthy and maintain the complexion. Papaya is effective in reducing tan, and the Vitamin A present in it provides nourishment to the skin. Try using this DIY coffee mask to get glowing skin.
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Peach and tomato mask
Being rich in potassium, magnesium and vitamin C, peach helps nourish the skin. The moisturising properties of peach combined with the cleansing action of tomatoes will leave your skin looking visibly clear and radiant.
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Over prolonged usage of these masks, you will notice, plumper, healthier and tighter skin. So do not just restrict it to a remedy for removing tan. Here are 5 best out of waste DIY masks.
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