Carrots are amazing and are rich in an incredible compound called β-carotene that forms Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K which can help in brightening the complexion and giving you a glow to your face. It is also amazing at combating acne and can help your skin look younger and healthier. It can also help in treating dullness in people with oily skin and can help to flush the toxins and all the dirt that is accumulated. There are a number of ways in which you can use carrots to get that always popular glassy skin looks in trend now. Here are the best carrot-based face packs for glowing, healthy skin.
Top 6 best carrot-based face pack recipes for glowing, fairer skin
Carrot and sour cream
If your skin type is dry, this carrot and sour cream mask is ideal for you. This incredible mask can help soften your skin, provide a ton of hydration to your skin and make it appear to be glowing from within.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp carrot juice
- 1 tbsp cucumber juice
- 1 tbsp sour cream
Process
- To get the juice out of the carrot and cucumber, grate them and pass it through cheesecloth.
- Mix the required quantities together.
- Apply the paste on your face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes and rinse with normal water.
Carrot, egg white and sour cream
This is an incredible mask that can help provide antioxidant benefits and help in reversing the skin damage that is caused from sun exposure and aging. The egg whites can also help extract any impurities on the skin and help purify it.
Ingredients
- 1 egg (whites only)
- 1 tbsp mashed banana
- 1 tbsp carrot juice
Process
- Mix the carrot juice with the egg white and add in the mashed banana.
- Mix it together well.
- Apply the paste on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes and rinse with normal water.
Carrot, Yogurt, Turmeric, Besan
Besan helps in exfoliating your skin to get rid of the build-up of dead skin cells. It can also help with removing a tan. The yogurt helps cool down the skin while the turmeric provides curcumin, a potent antioxidant that fights oxidative damage.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp carrot juice
- 1 tsp yogurt
- 1 tsp besan
- 3 pinch turmeric powder
Procedure
- In a mixing bowl, mix together some besan with the carrot juice and yogurt.
- Add the turmeric and mix well to form a smooth paste.
- Apply the mask and let it set for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Peel-off masks
If you want to get a glowing, healthy looking complexion back after pollution exposure, this is ideal for you. This mask lifts off the buildup of oil, dirt and dead skin cells from your face.
Ingredients
- 1tsp gelatin
- ½tsp lemon juice
- ½cups carrot juice
Process
- In a microwave safe bowl, mix the ingredients and microwave it till all the gelatin has dissolved.
- Refrigerate the mix for 30 minutes till firm and sticky.
- Apply an even layer on your face, leaving out the eyes and mouth area.
- Let dry completely.
- Peel off.
- Remove excess with cold water.
Carrot and cucumber mask
Cucumber helps deeply cleanse your skin and due to its amazing richness in water and other essential nutrients. It can help in giving you a brighter complexion and when mixed with carrot, it helps rejuvenate the skin. This 2 ingredient mask is amazing for your skin and is very fast and effective.
Ingredients
- 1/4th carrot
- 1/4th cucumber
Process
- Chop the two ingredients into cubes.
- Add the ingredients to a blender till you get a smooth, consistent puree.
- Apply the mix on your face and let it sit for around 20 minutes.
- Rinse off with cold water.
Carrot and avocado
Avocado is not only an absolutely incredible superfood with a heavy concentration of vitamins and minerals but also make for a mask that can become your new best friend and daily routine. This mask hydrates, moisturizes, heals and tackles problem areas to give you an absolutely envy inspiring clear skin.
Ingredients
- ¼ carrot
- 1 tbsp mashed avocado
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Epsom salt
Procedure
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Rub the mixture on your face and massage it in.
- Let sit for 20 minutes or till dry and wash with warm water.
