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Ananya Pandey’s mother has a secret face mask recipe: Make yours at home

Ananya Pandey’s mother has a secret face mask recipe: Make yours at home
The secret behind Ananya Panday's gorgeous skin is her mother beauty recipe. Source: Instagram

Ananya Panday is keeping herself busy during quarantine by pampering herself with home skincare remedies. Here's how she makes her DIY face mask.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori |Updated : April 9, 2020 8:25 PM IST

Social-distancing and self-isolation practices are crucial steps to help slow down the COVID-19 pandemic. So, while you're stuck at home, self-isolating or quarantining, give yourself some extra self-care. Not only it will help keep anxiety at bay, but you'll feel good about yourself. You can use this time to make your own DIY skincare remedies to treat your skin problem or promote your skin health. This is also how Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is keeping herself busy during this quarantine. The 21-year-old actress has also shared her DIY face mask and how to make it. Want to try it out? Read on

In a video shot in her bathroom, Ananya shows how she makes her own DIY face mask, which is actually her mother Bhavana Pandey's beauty recipe. The actress' secret face mask recipe contains three common kitchen ingredients: Yoghurt, turmeric and honey. The actress also shared the benefits of these ingredients and said her skin feel fresh and glowing every time she uses this mask. She suggests keeping the face mask for 10 to 15 minutes, and not longer than that as it can leave a yellow stain on your skin.

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Here are some other DIY face masks you can try at home for gorgeous skin:

Avocado + Honey+ Coconut Oil Mask

If you have dry skin, this face mask is the best one. The avocado and coconut oil will help moisturise your skin, while honey helps to heal any chafed or raw areas.

Mash avocado until it is smooth and creamy. In a blender, add the rest of the ingredients and mix them well. Apply this mixture to your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Oatmeal+ Honey+ Yogurt Mask

Oatmeal can help soothe rough skin and fight eczema and acne breakouts. Combined with honey and yogurt, it makes a great DIY mask for all skin types.

Take 1/3 cup instant oatmeal in a bowl. Add hot water to it and stir for a few minutes until it plumped up nicely. Then add honey and yogurt. Blend these ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply this all over your face, leave on for 10 minutes, and then wash with warm water.

Strawberry Lemon Mask

This mask is great remedy for oily/problem skin. Strawberries contain salicylic acid which is great for acne-prone skin. Lemon juice can tighten pores and remove old, dead skin cells. Yogurt and honey area known for their antibiotic properties.

Ingredients required: 1/4 cup mashed strawberries, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon yogurt and 1 tablespoon honey. Mash all of the ingredients together. Apply evenly all over your face and leave it for 8-10 minutes.

Pumpkin Face Mask

Take 1 tablespoon cooked or canned pumpkin, 1 teaspoon topical vitamin E and 1 teaspoon honey. Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste. Apply it on the face, and rinse after 15 minutes.

Pumpkin is packed with enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids, which help increase cell turnover to reveal bright and smooth skin. It also contains vitamin A and C that can boost collagen production. The Vitamin E in the mixture can diminish the appearance of acne scars and hydrate the skin.