Pratha Koshti
Although Wali symbolizes happiness and gaiety, these days of Diwali are very tiring and busy for women. After the rains, the cleaning, painting and decoration of the house continues till the day of Diwali. When this cleaning is over, the process of making sweets and snacks starts in which the housewives become so busy that women hardly find time for themselves. You can look beautiful by giving an instant glow to the face. While papaya is very beneficial for health, it is also a boon for beauty. Mix one teaspoon of papaya pulp with half a teaspoon of honey and mash it well with a spoon and then apply it on the face for 5 minutes. After this wash the face with clean water and apply cream. Mix a teaspoon of honey with a pinch of cinnamon powder and half a teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face. Wash off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes. The face will become absolutely glowing and shiny. Á Soak one spoon of oats in one spoon of milk for fifteen minutes and then gently massage your face with this paste for ten minutes, the face will become completely clean and glowing. Á Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Apply it on the face and leave it for 5 minutes. Wash the face after 5 minutes. Á Mash 2 inch pieces of ripe banana well in a bowl and apply it on the face for 20 minutes, then wash the face with lukewarm water. The face will glow. Á Grinding mint leaves and applying them on the face makes the face blemish-free and glowing. Applying fresh rose petals with a spoonful of honey on the face makes the face glow. Á If the skin on your face feels very dry, cracked and lifeless, make a paste by mixing half a spoonful of lemon juice and half a spoonful of honey in a spoonful of fresh cream. Apply it on the face for 20-25 minutes. After this wash the face with warm water and dry with a soft towel. Add a few saffron threads to a teaspoon of raw milk and keep it for ten minutes and soak a cotton swab in it. Apply it on the face well and wash the face after 20 minutes. Á Mix 4-5 drops of fresh aloe vera pulp or gel with a teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face for 20 minutes and then wash the face with clean water.
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