Are you one of those who chucks malai in the bin because you do not want to put on excess weight? Malai is nothing but clotted or milk cream and has wonderful benefits for your skin. So the next time before you throw it away, make sure you try using it to make these amazing face packs. It is made from milk and holds multiple benefits for different skin types. Here’s how to make its face packs.
For normal skin
If you have normal skin with no problems as such but want to take care of it in a natural way, make this pack. This will remove impurities and keep your skin soft and supple.
Steps:
- Malai with chandan (sandalwood), haldi (turmeric), honey, besan (gram flour) and rose oil.
- Mix them well and it on your face and neck.
- Let it stay for some time and then wash it off with water.
For dry skin
People who have dry skin often find it lacking in moisture. This is because the skin’s moisture is easily absorbed. If you want to lock in moisture and retain it for a longer time, try this malai pack. This will also add a glow to your skin.
Steps:
- Mix malai and besan in a bowl with milk and apply it on your face, arms, legs, etc.
- Let it dry for sometime then wash off with plain water.
- You can apply this 15 minutes before you take a bath, once a week. Here are some more ways to moisturise dry skin naturally.
For skin lightening
Malai is also good to lighten your skin to a certain extent as it is made from milk. The lactic acid in it acts on the skin and helps get rid of tan. Regular use can improve your skin’s complexion.
Steps:
- Add some kesar (saffron) to a cup of malai and then apply it on your body.
- Leave it for half-an-hour and then take a bath.
For soft skin
This is a good everyday pack and using it once or twice a week will make your skin soft. It is easy to make and has various benefits for your skin – the goodness of honey keeps pimples at bay,and malai makes it silky smooth.
Steps:
- Mix honey and malai and applying on your face.
- Wash after 15-20 minutes.
For glowing skin
If instant glow is what you want then make this quick pack and apply it once every night to reap in its benefits. This will remove grime giving you a fresher look with a glowing complexion.
Steps:
- Take a bowl and add malai, haldi and besan.
- Mix all of them and then apply on the skin for 15 minutes.
- Wash off with plain water. Also try these fruit face packs for glowing skin.
How to make malai at home
Malai is fairly easy to make at home. All you need to do is boil milk and then let it cool down for 30 minutes. Now scoop the top layer which is malai. The quantity depends on the type of milk you use – full-fat milk will have more clotted cream than a skimmed version. So make use of it with these packs and say hello to beautiful skin. Here are the beauty benefits of raw milk.
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