Basil leaves, which are also known as the Tulsi leaves in India, are wonderful leaves, which have medicinal properties. The beauty and the medicinal benefits of Tulsi are well known throughout the world.
Tulsi can help treat skin that is prone to acne, and helps in eliminating the pimples. Here are some homemade face packs made with the Tulsi leaves.
One of the ancient plant that has been serving the medicinal needs to the people since ages is Tulsi. It is renowned as a holy plant to Indians and can be used to treat various skin and health problems.
Tulsi and curd face pack
This face pack is prepared easily at home to remove the dead skin cells and dryness.
- Tulsi leaves powder
- Curd
How to make
Pluck some tulsi leaves from the plant and dry them in the shade for three to four days. After that grind the leaves to make a fine powder.
Mix one tablespoon of tulsi leaves powder with half tablespoon of curd and make it into a fine paste. Apply this paste on your face as a general pack and allow it to become dry. Rinse off with cool water and pat it dry.
Tulsi & honey face pack
- 20-30 Tulsi leaves
- Half tablespoon of besan powder
- Few drops of honey
How to make
Take 20-30 tulsi leaves and grind them with the enough water, squeeze the paste and extract the juice from it. Add this juice with half tablespoon of besan powder and few drops of honey.
Mix the ingredients all together and spread it on your face as a face mask. Let it sit for some time and then rinse off with warm water. The cooling affect of the tulsi leaves gives you a fresh feel and relaxes you.
Tulsi & multani mitti face pack
- Two tablespoons of tulsi leaves powder
- One tablespoon of multani mitti
- One tablespoon of sandal powder
- 4-5 drops of rose water
- 4-5 drops of olive oil
- Few drops of water
How to make
Take a small bowl and add it tulsi powder, sandal powder, olive oil, multani mitti and rose water. Mix them well with your fingertips or spoon to make a smooth and spreadable paste.
Apply this mask on your face and retain it for about 20 to 30 minutes. After that rinse off with cold water and pat it dry thoroughly.
Prefer to try this face pack on the morning to stay fresh in the whole day. This face pack works on every skin with no questions and benefits to get the fresh and problem free skin.
Tulsi & neem leaves face pack
- 15-20 neem leaves
- 15-20 tulsi leaves
- Two cloves
- Water
How to make
Take both of the leaves neem and tulsi and rinse them off to take out the dirt from it. Now grind both of them with the add up of enough water, add this mixture a paste formed out of two cloves.
Mix them well and apply it on your face and neck entirely eliminating the eye and lip zone. Keep it for around 30 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.
Cloves helps to reduce the marks on the skin. This face pack on the overall aids to achieve the clear skin and makes it free from pimples, acne and other skin problems.
Tulsi and milk face pack
Ingredients
- 10 Tulsi leaves
- ½ a teaspoon of milk powder or milk
- A glass of water
Procedure
Take about ten Tulsi leaves and half a teaspoonful of milk or milk powder. Grind the basil leaves and add some milk powder or milk to it to form a paste of medium consistency.
Apply the paste on face and allow it to dry for twenty minutes’ time. Wash the face with plain water. This Tulsi face pack is excellent for making the skin look bright and it adds an instant glow to the skin.
The lactic acid and the basil leaves make the skin look brighter and this method can be followed twice a week. It can be done for people of any skin type.
Tulsi and tomato face pack
Ingredients
- Some tomato pulp (made from 1 tomato)
- 10 to 12 Tulsi leaves
Procedure
This homemade face pack is highly effective in removing the scars and marks left by the breakouts. You will need some tomato pulp and some ten to twelve Tulsi leaves.
Grind some Tulsi leaves and add some tomato pulp to it. Apply this on face and leave this mixture to dry for fifteen minutes.
Then, rinse your face with plain water. Your pimples and acne will gradually fade when you use this mixture to reveal skin that glows.
Tulsi and lime juice face pack
Ingredients
- Some lime juice
- 10 to 12 Tulsi leaves
Procedure
Mix some crushed Tulsi leaves in a bowl with a few drops of lime juice. Stir to make it a smooth paste and apply this in the form of a face mask.
Leave the mixture on for about ten to fifteen minutes’ time until it completely dries. Rinse it off with some cold water. This mask removes the dirt, dust, and other impurities, and leaves your skin glowing, feeling youthful, and shiny.
Tulsi and gram flour face pack
Ingredients
- Some gram flour (besan)
- Thirty to Forty Tulsi leaves
- A few drops of honey
Procedure
Grind about thirty to forty Tulsi leaves in order to prepare this pack. Sieve the paste in order to remove the water from the basil leaves. In this water, add a little gram flour or besan.
Add a few drops of honey to this mixture to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the skin and leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes. You will feel a soothing sensation due to the extracts of Tulsi. Wash thoroughly using some warm water and if required, use a moisturizer.
Tulsi and oatmeal face pack
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of oatmeal powder
- 1 teaspoon of milk powder
- 10 to 12 Tulsi leaves
- A glassful of water
Procedure
Mix the ground Tulsi leaves with one teaspoon of oatmeal powder and one teaspoon of milk powder. Use a few drops of water from the glass to form a smooth paste.
Make use of the remaining water to clean your face and then, apply the pack. Wash face with some ice cold water after leaving on the face pack for about fifteen minutes on face.
Do not step out immediately into the hot sun after using this pack. Make sure you use this pack only in the evening. Use three times a week for three weeks and you will see a huge difference in the skin tone.
Tulsi and sandalwood powder face pack
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoonful of sandalwood powder
- 15 to 20 Tulsi leaves
- A few drops of rose water
- 3-5 drops of olive oil
Procedure
Grind the Tulsi leaves to form powder. Add some sandalwood powder to it along with some olive oil and a few drops of rose water to form a fine paste.
Apply to the face and let it be on the face for about twenty to thirty minutes. You can rinse it off with some cold water afterwards. This will leave you feeling fresh all day long.
