Take 2 tablespoon of cucumber juice, 2 tablespoon of rose water and 1 tablespoon of lemon

juice. Mix all the ingredients well and after washing with lukewarm water apply this liquid and
leae for 1! minutes. "ash with cold water.
#rush the water soaked almond and make a fine and smooth paste with rose water. $fter
washing the area apply this for %& minutes and wash with lukewarm water and moisturi'e.
$pply $loe (era gel, after washing the area with lukewarm water and leae for 1! minutes.
"ash with lukewarm water and moisturi'e.
Take one cup of raw milk and add 1)* turmeric powder and mix well. $fter washing with
lukewarm water apply this with the help of cotton swab and leae for %& minutes and wash with
lukewarm water.
Take one cup of potato juice and add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and mix well. +ow after
washing with lukewarm water apply this on surface for 2& minutes and wash with lukewarm
water and moisturi'e.
$pply butter milk on the surface after washing with lukewarm water, for 2& minutes and
wash with lukewarm water and moisturi'e.
Mix 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder in 1 cup of milk. +ow add 1)* teaspoon of turmeric
powder and mix well. +ow after washing your face or the other area where you want, apply this
with the help of cotton swab and leae for %& minutes. +ow wash with lukewarm water.
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Cucumber juice and rose water pack: )ppl. a mixture of rose water/
cucum*er 0uice and a dash of lemon 0uice once a da.. (emon 0uice helps
reduce the tan while rose water and cucum*er work as coolin aents.1ou
could also use lemons for skin pro*lems like acne/ *lackheads/ etc.
Honey and lemon juice pack: 2ix two ta*lespoons of hone. with a few
drops of lemon 0uice and appl. it on the affected area once or twice in a da..
)ppl. the mixture for a few minutes and wash it off with cold water. 1ou can
also sa. ood*.e other skin and hair pro*lems usin hone..
Turmeric pack: 3ne can also prepare a paste addin a pinch of turmeric/
lemon 0uice and raw milk. )ppl. the mixture properl. and wait till it dries. !ash
it off with cold water. 4aldi has tonnes of other *enefits to i'e .ou flawless
skin.
Oats and buttermilk pack: 5uttermilk soothes and softens the skin. 2ake a
pack *. mixin a ta*lespoon of oats with *uttermilk and appl. it on .our face
or *od. to et rid of tannin. 3ats also help in exfoliatin the skin so this
mixture is extremel. *eneficial.
Curd and lemon pack: #n olden da.s/ rann. used to rel. on a mixture of
ram flour/ lime 0uice and curd to et a lowin skin. 5ut one can use the
mixture reularl. to et rid of tannin. &urd can et rid of other skin pro*lems
too.
Lemon juice pack for body parts: -o keep .our knees/ el*ows and other
patch. areas smooth and clean/ appl. fresh lemon 0uice. 6eep it on for at
least 17 minutes and wash it off.
Coconut water pack: +resh coconut water makes the skin soft and fair.
%sin it twice in a da. on hands and face can pro'e *eneficial.
Milk powder and honey pack: 8repare a paste addin e"ual "uantit. of milk
powder/ lemon 0uice/ almond oil and hone.. )ppl. it on the affected portions
for at least 20 minutes. #t will help reduce tan. 3ne can also store it for a
week. #f .ou ha'e time/ use it thrice a da. for *etter results.
Sugar and lemon pack: 9uar is considered as the *est cleansin aent.
)ppl. the mixture of suar and lemon 0uice on .our face and wash it after 20
minutes. #f .ou ha'e dr. skin/ then add a few drops of l.cerine to the mixture
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. Lemon Juice:
Havent you ever heard about lemon having the natural bleaching properties? They can certainly help in fading
the neck darkness quite naturally. Mix equal parts of lemon juice and rose water. Apply this serum on your
dark neck skin and go to bed at night everyday. Do this daily for a month or so, to see visible lightening results.
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Besan or grams four is an age old super hit grannys recipe to fght out a number of skin problems like dull
lifeless skin, acne, pimples, dark skin, blemish buster and for removal of unwanted hair. Besan has been
documented since traditional times as an ingredient to many beauty and spa treatments. It is inexpensive and is
easily available in everyones kitchen!!
Gram Flour tends to be alkalizing in nature to make them slightly acidic; it is often used together with lemon or
yogurt. This mixture when applied onto skin attracts the toxins and dust which are lodged deep into the pores
of the skin. Thus the concoction has good cleansing and anti-microbial properties which are benefcial to our
skin.
Below are some recipes for homemade Besan face packs:
Yogurt Besan Face Pack for Oily Skin :
Besan Face packs made at home are great for oily skin because besan helps to absorb and remove excess
oil.
Pack 1: Mix Besan (gram four) along with rose water. Apply on the face, let it dry and wash of.
Pack 2: Besan mixed with curd/milk face pack also works good for oily skinned. Make a thick paste of
curd/milk and besan. Apply on the face and keep it for 20 minutes before washing it of.
Face packs with Besan for Dry Skin:
Gram four works on all the skin types making it an ideal candidate as a cleansing agent. Dry skin can
use homemade face packs made with besan, full cream/milk, honey and a pinch of turmeric. Apply this
regularly on the face. The ingredients of the face pack will maintain the moisture levels of your skin and avoid
dryness.
Face masks with Gram Flour for Acne or pimple prone skin:
Pimple prone skin needs to be looked after because mostly pimple prone skin tends to be little sensitive too.
Always stick to natural ingredients if your skin is sensitive.
Pack 1: Mix gram four and warm honey. Apply this paste regularly to your face. The anti-microbial properties of
honey will defnitely help curb pimples.
Pack 2: Mix Gram Flour, sandalwood powder, turmeric and rose water into a paste. Apply on the face and wash
of after 20 minutes.
Gram Flour Face masks for Blemishes and Open Pores
A paste of besan and cucumber juice will help reduce the blemishes and also tightens pores.
Besan Face Pack for Skin hitening:
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To bleach your skin naturally, Ground 4 almonds. Mix it with half teaspoon besan and half teaspoon of milk and
lemon juice. Apply this paste on your face for 30 mins and allow the bleaching efect to occur.
For dry skin: homemade face pack of besan, lemon juice, full cream and honey also works better.
For Oily Skin: Replace the full cream with sandalwood powder or curd. These packs willlighten your skin tone
and help in tan removal. Gram Flour Homemade face pack, dried orange peel powder and milk powder applied
regularly will ensure you have smooth and fairer skin.
These besan face pack for fairness options work wonders for both dry and oily skin!
[ Read: Face Packs For Skin Whitening ]
Besan Face !ask to remo"e unwanted Facial #air:
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Mix gram four with little water and apply on the desired area. Scrub it of when it completely dries. You can also
add fenugreek powder to the mixture.
[Read:Homemade Rose Face Pack]
Besan Face !ask to treat Dark $egs% arms and neck:
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Apply til oil daily and massage. Afterwards, mix besan, turmeric, lemon and curd and apply it thrice a week.
Wash it of after keeping it for 30 minutes. Follow this by massaging til oil again.
[ Read: Lemon Face Pack ]
Am sure these varied besan based face masks works great on your skin. Dont forget to let us know how besan
got your skin transformed
Home emedies !or "ark #eck
1. Cucumber
Cucumber cleanses the skin and help to soothe the skin and bring back the glow of the skin. Scrubbing the
neck with cucumber removes the dead skin cells.
Apply grated cucumber or cucumber juice on the dark neck.
Gently scrub the neck for a few minutes
Wash it of after 15 minutes
2. Lemon Juice
The citric acid present in the lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent. If you have sensitive skin, you will have to
use diluted lemon juice for this purpose.
Apply lemon juice to the dark skin of the neck using cotton ball
Leave it there for 10-20 minutes and wash it of with water.
Do not expose the skin to sunlight after applying lemon juice.
3. Honey And Tomato
Honey helps to lighten the skin and it is a natural moisturizer. Tomato and lemon has acids in them which will
help to lighten the dark color.
Mix honey , tomato juice and lemon juice and apply it to the afected areas
Leave the mix on the skin for 20 minutes and wash it of.
Repeat the remedy daily to get faster result
4. Almonds
Almonds contain vitamins which are essential for the skin health. The oil also acts as a moisturizer.
Make a paste of powdered almond and milk powder with honey
Apply this paste on the sides and back of the neck, where the skin is dark
Leave the mixture on the skin for 30 minutes and wash of with water.
5. Olive Oil
Olive oil helps to moisturize the skin and to nourish the skin.
Mix olive oil and lemon juice and apply it on the dark neck areas
Keep the mix on the skin for at least 20 minutes to reduce the darkness of the skin.
6. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a natural skin lightener and it also moisturizes the skin
Apply pure gel of Aloe Vera directly on the neck
Wash your neck after 20 minutes.
Repeat the remedy daily to get faster result
7. Potato
The potato has bleaching abilities and this will lighten the skin.
Take grated potato or potato juice and apply it on your neck
Leave it there for 15 minutes and clean the neck using water
You can also apply a mix of lime juice and potato juice to get faster results
8. Walnut
Walnut acts as a scrubber and removes the dead cells on the skin reducing the dark color. Milk cleanses and
moisturizes the skin. The vitamins and zinc present in the walnut nourishes the skin
Make a paste of walnut with milk
Apply this paste on your dark neck and slightly scrub the area
After ten minutes wash the area with cold water
9. Yoghurt
Yoghurt helps to cleanse the skin and the acid present in it lightens the skin. It also helps to moisturize the skin.
Apply a yoghurt to the afected area and leave for 10-15 minutes
You can apply a mixture of yoghurt and lime juice to get faster result.
10. Turmeric
Turmeric has antiseptic properties and is used for treating various skin problems. You can use turmeric in
diferent ways to get rid of the dark neck problem.
Mix turmeric powder and milk and apply it on the afected areas for at least 15 minutes.
You can replace milk with yoghurt or honey according to your convenience.

11. Orange Peel
Orange peel helps to cleanse the skin and to bleach the skin. This will reduce the dark skin considerably. This
is one of the best remedies for dark neck.
Mix the dried orange peel powder with milk
Apply it on the neck for 20 minutes and wash it with cool water.
12. Chickpea Flour
Chickpea four is an excellent scrubber which removes the dead skin and exposes the fresh skin.
Take one teaspoon of chickpea four and add a pinch of turmeric to it
Make a paste of this with water and apply it on the neck
Allow it to dry for 30 minutes and wash it of with cold water
13. Baking Soda
Baking soda cleanses the skin and reduces the dark shade.
Make a paste of baking soda and warm water
Apply it on the neck and allow it to dry
Wash it of after some time
14. Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil nourishes the skin and moisturizes the skin.
Apply vitamin E oil to your dark neck and massage the area lightly, before going to bed at night
Next day morning wash the area
15. Sandalwood Powder
Sandalwood helps to soothe the skin and helps to regain the glow.
Make a paste of sandal wood and rose water
Apply it on the afected area and allow it to dry
Wash it of with cool water
16. Sunscreen
Using sunscreen creams or lotions helps to prevent and reduce the dark neck problem.
Use sunscreens with SPF at least 30 to protect your neck while going outside.
17. Mint Leaves
Mint leaves have antiseptic properties and also cleanses the skin.
You can apply the paste of mint leaves to the neck
You can also make a paste of neem leaves and turmeric and apply it, to get rid of dark neck.
Remember to leave the paste for at least 15 minutes
18. Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter helps to moisturize the skin and reduce the dark appearance of the neck. Milk cleanses the skin
and also lightens the skin.
Mix cocoa butter, milk and honey and apply it on the afected areas of the neck
Use this remedy at least twice a day for seven days to feel the diference
19. Oatmeal
Oatmeal can be used in diferent ways to remove the dark neck. Oatmeal acts as a scrub and helps in the
exfoliation of the skin.
Mix oatmeal powder with milk and apply on the dark skin
Apply oatmeal mixed with honey on the afected area
Mix some curd or yoghurt with oatmeal powder and apply it
Keep the mixture applied on the neck for 20-30 minutes and wash it of
20. Fruit Masks
Fruit masks provide nourishment to the skin and help to cleanse the skin and reduce the dark pigmentation.
Mash fruits like banana, orange, avocado separately or make a mix of all these fruits
Apply the fruit mask to the neck area and leave it for half an hour.
Add a few drops of lemon juice to the mask mixture to make it more efective.
Dark neck
1. Crush 12-14 almonds to make a powder. Add the powder in 1 cup of
honey and make a fne paste. Apply in on the neck for 20 mins and
then wash. ( result: -10 weeks!
2. Add 2 ta"lespoon of milk# 1 t"s of honey# 1 teaspoon of lemon $uice
and 1 teaspoon of almond oil to make a fne paste. Apply on neck and
lea%e for 1&-20 mins. 'ash with lukewarm water.
(. )ake a paste with 1 ta"lespoon of milk and 1 t"s of turmeric. Apply on
neck and lea%e until it dries. ( result: 2 weeks!
Dark eyes
1. Crush 1 cucum"er and 1 potato. *+tract their $uice and mi+ it. ,ea%e it
to chill. -ip cotton pad in $uice and place on eyes for 1&-20 mins.
2. )ake a paste with . t"s of lemon $uice# a pinch of turmeric# 2 t"s of
"esan. Apply for 1& mins and then wash.
(. Crush mint and make a paste. )i+ with . lemon $uice. Apply for 1&
mins and then wash.
hite teeth
1. )ake a paste with "akin/ soda and water. Apply on teeth and lea%e for
1& mins. 'ash mouth well.
2. Crush 0-1 tulsi lea%es and add 2 teaspoon dried oran/e peel powder.
Apply on teeth for 20 mins and rinse mouth well.
Sugar scrub
2his is a simple and easy scru" for a healthy# pimple marks free and /lowin/ skin. 3t
will work as an e+foliate and helps you to achie%e a "ri/hter tone. 2ake three ta"le
spoons of su/ar# 1 t"sp of milk powder and one ta"lespoon of honey# mi+ them up
and scru" it o%er the face for few minutes and rinse o4 after 1& minutes. 5u/ar acts
like a natural e+foliate.
Egg white
*// white works well li/hten the pimple marks# pimple scars.2ake the fresh e// and
"reak the e//# separate the e// white from the e// yolk. Apply this e// whit on the
pimple marks. After 10 -1& minutes wash with the cold water.
Baking Soda
2ake the "akin/ soda.)i+ the water with the "akin/ soda apply on the pimple
marks. 6akin/ soda works as micro derma"rasion on the skin and helps to clear the
pimple marks on the face and "ody.
Aloe vera and turmeric pack
Aloe %era is a /reat source of nutrients# en7ymes and polysaccharides. 2hese will
act as anti-"acterial and anti-fun/al a/ents and remo%es the to+ins present from the
skin# works as skin moisture and "alances the moisture le%els.
2urmeric is an e+cellent e+foliatin/ a/ent and has anti-in8ammatory properties.
2hese properties e+hi"it their action in remo%in/ the scars.
Tea tree oil
2ea tree oil is one of the "est option to /et when you are su4erin/ with acne scars.
Apply the tea tree oil /ently to the a4ected area and lea%e it for few hours# it cures
the acne scars and restricts the out"reaks.
Lemon face pack
2he astrin/ent properties of lemon work wonders for the acne prone skin. 3ts rich
%itamin C also adds /reatness to your skin.
&ngredients: ,emon $uice# 9lycerin
Procedure: 5:uee7e a half part of the lemon and mi+ it dou"le the amount of
/lycerin. )i+ it and da" it# it functions /ood and you will notice the chan/es within
few days.
Neem face pack
;eem is known famous for its :ualities of anti-"acterial and anti-fun/al properties. 3t
can "e used as natural astrin/ent and it 8ushes out the "acteria present in the
"lood.
&ngredients: ;eem lea%es# 2urmeric powder# <aw milk# =uller>s earth or multani
mitti
9rind the neem lea%es into a paste and add one ta"lespoon of fuller>s earth# half
ta"lespoon of turmeric powder and su?cient amount of raw milk. )i+ them well and
da" to face. 2he anti-in8ammatory properties of turmeric powder in addition with
neem and milk properties pre%ents pimple marks.
Sandal wood face pack
2ry applyin/ your face with sandal wood powder and rose water to /et of pimple
marks and dark spots.
&ngredients : 5andal wood powder# <ose water
Procedure: 2ake three ta"lespoons of sandal wood powder and mi+ it rose water to
form a spreada"le paste. Apply it with fn/er tips and lea%e for 1& minutes. 6y
applyin/ this pack fre:uently will /i%e you scars free skin.
Honey and milk pack
&ngredients : @oney# turmeric powder# )ilk# <ose water
Procedure: 2ake two ta"le spoons of honey in to a "owl and it half ta"lespoon of
turmeric powder# two ta"lespoons of milk and few drops of rose water. )i+ them all
to/ether and da" o%er the face. 'ait for 1& minutes and rinse o4 with plain water.
Citrus face pack
2he %arious citrus fruits a%aila"le in the market are lemon# oran/e and tan/erines.
All the citrus fruits ha%e astrin/ent property which is re:uired to 8ush out the
"acterial and to "rin/ /ood tone.
&ngredients: Citrus fruit e+tract# )ultani mitti# 'ater
Procedure: )i+ two ta"lespoons of multani mitti to one ta"le spoon of citrus fruit
e+tract and limited amount of water. Aust apply it to the face and wash it after 20
minutes.
1.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Iced Green Tea
3ced /reen tea is the most e4ecti%e method to utili7e. 2ake a /lass of warm water and soak a
/reen tea "a/ into it. <emo%e the tea "a/ and pour the su"stance into the tray. Blace the tray
into cooler and allow it to structure ice cu"es 2ake one ice-cu"e and ru" e%erywhere throu/hout
the face. Blease note that "efore ru""in/ the ice cu"es# it is must that steam your face so the
pores /et open and the decency of /reen tea enters into the pores. -o it once "efore /oin/ to
"ed and then repeat it when you /et up in the mornin/.
Bene'ts
9reen tea contains a hi/h measure of antio+idants that "attle free radicals that harms your skin.
3t also has antiseptic properties that e+ecuted /erms that causes acne and pimples and keep
your skin wonderful and healthy.
2.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Baking Soda and Lemon Juice Mask
5tep "y step instructions to utili7e
2ake a "owl and add 2 ta"lespoons of "akin/ soda. Also# add lemon $uice in it to make a thick
paste. After makin/ the paste# apply this paste to the scars. ,ea%e it for & -10 minutes to /et it
dry. Cnce the paste dries take some water on your hand and /radually scru" the a4ected area on
your face.'ash your face utili7in/ lukewarm water and pat dry. 3f your face "ecomes e+cessi%ely
dry# then apply some antiseptic cream or lotion.
Bene'ts
6akin/ soda helps to keep the skin pores clean "y remo%in/ "acteria and e+cess oil that causes
pimples. ,emon /oes a"out as a natural remedy to li/hten the skin and remo%e pimple marks. 3t
also helps to clear the dead skin and /i%es a /reat spot free look.
3.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Green Coconut Water
3nstructions to utili7e
Cut a fresh /reen coconut and pour the /reen coconut water into a "owl. ;ow# soak a cotton "all
in the coconut water and wipe e%erywhere throu/hout the face. 2hen wash your face utili7in/
lukewarm water. 'ash your face with coconut water consistently to /et "est comes a"out.
Bene'ts
Coconut water has cytokinins and antio+idants that help to /et rid of pimple marks# droopin/ skin
and help deep marks reco%ery. 3ntake of coconut water keeps our skin healthy# smooth and more
youthful lookin/.
4.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Fenugreek(Methi) and Rosewater Mask
3nstructions to utili7e
2ake a "owl flled with water and then put a handful of fenu/reek (methi! seeds for soakin/.
,ea%e them for minimum & hours for soakin/. After & hours# take them out and make a fne paste
"y /rindin/ them in a mi+er. ;ow# put few drops of rosewater to make skin /lowin/. 'ash your
faceDa4ected area with warm water so that the pores /et opened. After that# apply the paste with
the help of "rush to the a4ected area. ,ea%e the paste for 1& minutes to /et it dry. 'hen the
paste completely dry# wash it with cold water.
Bene'ts
=enu/reek has antiseptic and anti-in8ammatory properties that stop and reduce /rowth of
pimples# clo//ed pores and other skin infections. 3t also helps in feedin/ and re$u%enatin/ the
skin.
5.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Fresh Aloevera Gel
5tep "y step instructions to utili7e
2ake a fresh stick of aloe%era plant# slice away "oth the ends. 2ake out the aloe%era /el from the
center a piece of the leaf. 2ake the aloe%era /el and apply to the face. Eeep ru""in/ until the /el
"e/an to dry. Cnce the /el /ets completely assimilated wash your face with lukewarm water and
pat dry.
Bene'ts
Aloe%era contains therapeutic and healin/ properties that help to /et rid of pimple marks D scars
and rashes. 3t also pre%ents skin discoloration that is "rou/ht on after pimple heals. 3t makes your
skin clear and smooth. 3t slau/hters "acteria that cause skin infection.
6.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Sandalwood, Basil and Rosewater Mask
3nstructions to utili7e
2ake somethin/ like 2 t"sp of sandalwood powder in a "owl. Add few smashed 2ulsi (6asil! lea%es
to it. 2hen mi+ it properly utili7in/ few drops of rose water. )ake a thin paste. Apply this paste
uniformly on the face. <inse your face with cold water and pat dry.
Bene'ts
5andalwood helps in ti/htenin/ the pores and remo%e e+cess oil. 3t also helps in reducin/ the
redness of pimples and remo%in/ impurities. 3t likewise helps in reduction of dark spots and scars.
6asil has solid anti"acterial and anti parasitic properties to /et rid of pimple marks.
7.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Tea Tree Oil
5tep "y step instructions to utili7e
2ake some tea tree oil in your palms and ru" o%er the a4ected area for 10 minutes. 2ake some
lukewarm water in a "owl# dip the cotton into the "owl. ;ow ru" the wash cotton e%erywhere on
your face to remo%e the e+cess oil.
Bene'ts
2ea tree oil is one of the super" treatment for pimple or Acne. 3t has stron/ anti"acterial and
antiseptic properties that pre%ent skin infection# helps in healin/ of wounds and in$uries.
8.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Turmeric, Clay Mud and Lemon Juice Mask
3nstructions to utili7e
2ake 1 full teaspoon of clay mud and add 1D2 spoon turmeric to it. ;ow# make a thick paste "y
addin/ a few drops of lemon $uice to it. ;ow# apply the paste to your face or a4ected area. ,ea%e
it paste for 20 minutes or until it /ets completely dry. ;ow# wash your face with lukewarm water
and dry it with a towel. -on>t ru" the towel.
Bene'ts
2urmeric has anti-in8ammatory properties that help to alle%iate the issues of acne. 3t additionally
helps in the reduction of spots and likewise helps in li/htenin/ of skin.
9.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Cucumber
3nstructions to utili7e
2ake a few slices of cucum"er and mash it. *+tract the cucum"er $uice. =irst clean and dry the
a4ected area. ;ow# apply the cucum"er $uice and lea%e it for 10 minutes. After that wash your
face with cold water.
Bene'ts
Cucum"er /i%es moment coolin/ impact on the skin. 3t cleanses and peel the skin. 3t helps to
reduce dark spots and sun"urns.
10.) Get Rid of Pimple Marks with Yoghurt and Honey Mask
3nstructions to utili7e
2ake 2 ta"lespoons of yo/urt and 1 ta"lespoon of honey and mi+ it thorou/hly. Apply the mask
and allow it to set for 10 minutes. <inse it o4 with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Bene'ts
Fo/urt contains alpha hydro+y acids that help in reducin/ the pimple redness# pimple marks and
other "lemishes. 3t additionally helps in re$u%enatin/ the skin