Mint is the most common ingredient in most face packs, herbal face washes, shampoos, and conditioners. Mint leaves for face glow are an excellent option as it has fantastic therapeutic properties. It can be an excellent healer of mosquito bites, acne, blackheads, tan, and dry skin. It has an excellent cooling effect as well.
Things You Will Need:
Mint leaves, commonly known as Pudina, work wonders when used alone. They can also be mixed with rose water as a treatment for acne. Mint leaves juice with oatmeal is an excellent scrub and exfoliates very well. To make a mint face pack for pimples, add Mint juice to Multani mitti and tomato juice as it reduces a pimple and acne marks.
Method of Preparation:
You can grind a few leaves of mint and squeeze out the juice, apply it on your face, and then mix Mint juice with a tablespoon of oatmeal. If you want a pack for acne and pimple marks, mix mint juice with one tablespoon of Multani Matti and tomato juice.
Application:
Apply the mint juice or the packs as given above regularly at night. This will clear all the grime and leave a clean and clear face.
How To Make And Use Mint Face Pack:
The following face packs are suggested that are easy to make, and the ingredients are all readily available at home itself. Hence, it does not take much time, and you don’t have to make appointments at the parlour and spend exorbitantly getting a clear and clean face.
1. The Basic Mint Face Pack:
Things You Will Need:
For the basic, Mint face mask, you need ½ cup diced cucumber, freshwater, and ¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves.
Method of Preparation:
After washing the cucumber, cut it into pieces and mash them well in a mixer. Strain it well through the strainer, discard the juice and use the solid part. Take a pan with some fresh water. Add the solid cucumber parts and warm it over the slow fire. Add the chopped mint leaves and continue stirring. Remove from the gas burner and allow it to cool.
Application:
Apply to the cooled-down mixture over your face and neck. Gently massage with your fingertips as you spread the mixture over your face and neck. Do not apply close to the eyes. Leave on the mask for about 15 – 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water and pat dry with a soft clean towel.
How Often You Should Do This:
This face mask can be used once a week to clear the face from the deep grime in the pores. It also dries up the acne and lightens the scars.
Why This Works / Benefits:
Mint is a very effective anti-acne substance. Vitamin A helps control the excessive oil production by the glands under the skin, which is the main cause of acne.
2. Fuller’s Earth, Yoghurt and Mint:
When mixed, Fuller’s earth or Multani Matti, yoghurt and mint will become a good mint face mask for acne problems.
Things You Will Need:
Ingredients for this face mask are – 1 tablespoon of Fuller’s Earth (commonly known as Multani Matti), a teaspoon of mint powder or crushed mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of unflavoured yoghurt.
Method of Preparation:
Mix Fuller’s Earth, Mint leaves, and Yogurt well in a bowl. Let it soak well for about 30 minutes. Then mix it thoroughly till you get a fine smooth paste.
Application:
Spread the mint paste to the face and neck, keeping the area around the eye clear. Massage gently with your fingertips as you are spreading the paste. Leave the paste on and relax for about 15 – 20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Splash some cold water after that. Finally, pat dry with a towel or tissue paper.
How Often You Should Do This:
Use this mint face pack for fairness twice a week for a month, or use it till your face becomes clear of all blemishes and scars. Then you can use it once a week.
Why This Works / Benefits:
Mint wonderfully treats skin diseases like acne and pimples. This is a very good mint face pack for oily skin.
See More: Tulsi Leaves For Face
3. Tulsi, Neem and Mint Face Pack:
People with severe acne need not worry now. The face pack with tulsi, neem, and mint is a powerful cure for severe acne.
Things You Will Need:
The ingredients are very commonly found in every household – tulsi leaves, mint leaves and neem leaves.
Method of Preparation:
Mix well tulsi, mint and neem leaves with the help of a mortar and pestle. Make it a smooth paste. Add one tablespoon of curd to this mixture and mix well.
Application:
Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for about half an hour. Wash off with cold water.
How Often You Should Do This:
This pack can be used frequently, maybe daily, initially, to clear out the severe acne, followed by once a week to prevent them from appearing again.
Why This Works / Benefits:
Neem Leaves have wonderful antibacterial properties and quickly heal infections, burns, or skin problems. It destroys the bacteria that are the cause of the infections. Holy Basil or Tulsi Leaves helps to cure skin disorders – internally and externally.
4. Mint Face Pack for Dry Skin:
This is a truly incredible mint face pack for dry skin. This also makes a perfect potion for reducing dark circles under the eyes.
Things You Will Need:
The ingredients in this pudina face mask are mint leaves, yoghurt and buttermilk – readily available in every house.
Method of Preparation:
Mix well one tablespoon of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of yoghurt, and a few mints leave into a fine paste.
Application:
Apply mint leaves face mask evenly all over the face and neck. This paste can also be applied under the eyes for reducing dark circles. Keep it on and relax for 15-20 minutes. Then wash off with normal water.
How Often You Should Do This:
This face pack can be used daily before going to bed. It removes the dryness and leaves the skin soft and smooth.
Why This Works / Benefits:
Both yoghurt and buttermilk work are excellent moisturizers that aid in making the dry skin smooth and silky.
See More: Herbal Face Pack For Fairness
5. Mint Leaves & Rose Water:
Mint leaves are effective in clearing blemishes because it contains salicylic acid. Hence, it is found present in many face washes and creams.
Things You Will Need:
You need just plain Mint leaves and Rose Water.
Method of Preparation:
Grind the mint leaves and a few drops of rose water into a smooth paste.
Application:
Apply all over the face, gently massaging in a circular motion. Keep it for around ten minutes and wash it off with normal water. You can also leave it overnight for the best results.
How Often You Should Do This:
This pack can be used daily before going to bed. You can leave it for some time or even overnight at your convenience.
Why This Works / Benefits:
Mint is useful in reducing blemishes and scars caused by acne and pimples. Rosewater is also a natural astringent that diminishes acne. It leaves the skin moisturized and hydrated.
Mint leaves are loaded with many benefits that help reduce severe acne and pimples. They are also very useful in cooling and hydrating the skin. They help reduce tan. A simple homemade herb mint facial mask will keep your skin fresh and blemish-free.
