5 Effective Skin Brightening Face Masks For Brides-To-Be

Your time has come to show your Jalwa… The biggest day of your life you have been dreaming of.. You will be on cloud nine with a lot of happiness.. You may have been busy in shopping and other preparations, due to which you couldn’t concentrate enough on your beauty. Now is the time to start taking care of your skin and in turn your skin adds so much to your joy.

Dull and lifeless skin is what all the pollution, stress or a busy lifestyle promises. Here are a few quick and effective skin brightening face masks for brides-to-be, to use before wedding.

Before you try any of the face masks, don’t forget to use a natural scrub like raw-honey+sugar to remove the dead layers of the skin. By exfoliating your skin before applying a face mask, the absorbing capacity of the skin increases and the face masks will give you good results. Also use any of the face masks daily before your wedding day to maintain the glow.

All the face masks are natural and do not show any harsh effects on your skin. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed, please avoid them.

1. Banana+Orange skin glow face mask:

• Mash one half of a ripe banana.
• Mix 1 tbsp of orange juice and 1 tbsp of honey.
• On a clean face, apply the face mask and let it stay for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize.

2. Cucumber+Egg white toning mask:

• Peel and chop one half of a cucumber(keera) and blend it in a mixer.
• Add 2 tbsp of milk powder
• Add 1 egg white to it and mix well to form a smooth paste.
• Apply on a clean face and neck.
• Leave for 15 minutes and rinse. Apply a good moisturizer.

3. Fruit Enzyme face mask for bright skin:

Natural fruit enzymes found in papaya and pineapple removes the dead and dull skin cells. They can instantly reveal a bright, glowing complexion. This mask is packed with Vitamins C and A which will improve your skin’s luminosity and youth.

• Blend 1/4 cup of a ripe papaya(not too ripe) and 1/4 cup peeled pineapple, until it is smooth.
• Add 2 tbsp fresh aloe vera gel to it and mix well.
• Apply on a clean face and neck. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
• Apply a good moisturizer.
• The remaining face mask recipe can be stored in a refrigerator for 2-3 days to use later.

4. The classic Turmeric+Sandalwood face mask for glowing skin:

This age old Indian beauty mask can never be undermined. This is very easy to make and use. Turmeric fades away all the blemishes, deep cleanses and makes the skin soft and bright. Sandalwood powder soothes the skin while giving it an instant glow.

• Mix 1 tbsp raw turmeric powder and 1 tbsp sandal powder with a little milk or rose water.
• Apply this mask over the face and neck.
• Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
• Wipe the skin with a cotton ball soaked in fresh milk to remove the turmeric stains if any.

5. Beautifying Rose+Almond face mask:

• Soak a hand full of fresh and clean rose petals in a little water for 2-3 hours.
• Mash the soaked petals.
• Add 1 tsp honey and mix well.
• Add 2-3 drops of almond essential oil and mix well.
• Apply this mask over clean face and neck.
• Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.