Diwali is over, and your skin probably knows it. Late nights, heavy makeup, sweets, crackers and smoky air all leave their mark. The result is dullness, dryness, a few breakouts and skin that just feels tired. You don't need an expensive facial to fix it. A few herbal packs made at home can help your skin settle down. Try these 5 easy herbal packs with multani mitti, aloe vera, rose and more to calm and refresh your skin at home.

5 Herbal Packs For Calm, Clean And Glowing Skin

Here are 5 simple herbal face packs for post-Diwali skin repair, plus tips to use them safely.

1. Multani Mitti And Rose Water

If your skin feels clogged after days of makeup and pollution, start here. Multani mitti pulls out excess oil and dirt. Rose water keeps it cooling.

How to make it: Mix two tablespoons of multani mitti with enough rose water to make a smooth paste. Apply it on a clean face. Wash it off once it begins to dry, which takes around 10 to 12 minutes. Don't let it turn bone dry, as it can make skin tight.

This one suits oily and combination skin best. If your skin is dry, add a teaspoon of curd.

2. Aloe Vera And Cucumber

Skin feeling hot, red or irritated? This pack is for that.

How to make it: Blend a few cucumber slices and mix the juice with two tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel. Chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes. Apply it all over and leave it for 15 minutes.

It feels light and soothing. It works on most skin types, and you can use it more often than the other packs.

3. Rose Petals And Besan

Rose is calming and light, and besan clears off the dirt and oil left from makeup and smoke.

How to make it: Grind a handful of fresh rose petals with a little rose water into a paste. Mix it with two tablespoons of besan. Add a spoon of curd if your skin is dry. Apply it on your face and neck and leave it for 10 to 12 minutes. Wash off with cool water, without rubbing hard.

It suits most skin types, including sensitive skin. If you can't find fresh petals, dried rose petal powder works too.

4. Sandalwood, Haldi And Curd

This is the one for dull, uneven skin. Chandan powder is calming, and haldi has been a part of Indian skincare forever. Curd adds a little moisture.

How to make it: Mix a tablespoon of sandalwood powder, a pinch of haldi and two tablespoons of curd. Apply it for 15 minutes and rinse with cool water.

A small warning. Haldi can leave a faint yellow tint, especially on fair skin. Keep the quantity small and wash your face properly after.

5. Tomato Pulp Mask

Tomato is a good pick for tanned, dull skin after all the smoke and late nights. It also helps freshen up oily skin.

How to make it: Take half a ripe tomato and mash it into a smooth pulp. Strain out the seeds if you like. Apply the pulp on your face and neck and leave it for 10 minutes. Wash off with cool water.

Tomato is slightly acidic, so it can sting. Skip it if your skin is red, irritated or has cracker burns. Do a patch test first.

A Few Things To Remember

Always do a patch test first by applying a small amount on your inner wrist or behind the ear and waiting a few hours, because natural doesn't always mean safe for everyone. Don't apply any pack on cuts, burns or broken skin, and if a cracker burn or rash looks bad, see a doctor instead of trying a home remedy. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser before a pack and apply moisturiser after, and stick to once or twice a week as daily use can irritate your skin further. And drink plenty of water, it sounds boring but after days of sweets and snacks, your skin really needs it. Give your skin a week or two of simple care, sleep well, and remove your makeup every night.

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