26 Best Homemade Herbal Beauty Recipes For Glowing Skin

Nature has answers to all your skin care woes. Almost all your troubles can be treated with something or the other available in your kitchen. There are several herbal beauty tips for glowing skin, and we present you with the best ones.

The secret to flawless skin and natural beauty is hidden in nature. If you wish to get that natural look with herbal remedies, check out this article. We have listed the best herbal beauty tips you can try to achieve that bright and glowing skin. Scroll down!

26 Best Herbal Remedies To Try For Flawless Skin

Here are some popular recipes with natural and wholesome ingredients you may try using at home:

1. Raw Milk And Coconut Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 2 teaspoons raw milk
• 1 tablespoon grated coconut (do not squeeze the milk)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

How To Do It

1. Take a bowl and
2. mix all the ingredients in it.
3. Apply the mixture to your face and massage gently for a few minutes.
4. Leave it on to dry.
5. Wash with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

Raw milk and coconut are the best natural cleansers and ultra hydrating of for your skin (1) . This exfoliating herbal pack removes the dead skin cells and improves the overall appearance of your skin.

2. Salt And Cucumber Face Pack

What You Will Need

• ½ cucumber (grated)
• ½ cup sea salt
• 2 drops of peppermint essential oil

How To Do It

1. Combine the cucumber with the sea salt and essential oil.
2. Spread the mixture evenly on your face and scrub.
3. Massage thoroughly for 10 minutes. Leave it on for a while.Wash with cold water.

Why It Works

Sea salt contains essential minerals while cucumber calms the skin

(2), (3). This face scrub clears the skin and keeps it oil-free. Use it regularly to achieve bright and glowing skin.

Note: Do not store the scrub. If you want to store it, do not add salt to the mixture.

3. Almond Oil And Gram Flour

What You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon gram flour (besan)
• 1 teaspoon almond oil

How To Do It

1. Mix the almond oil with gram flour and blend until you achieve
2. a cream-like consistency. You can adjust the amount of almond oil as per the desired consistency.
3. Apply it to your face with your fingers. Avoid the eyes.
4. Massage in circular motions.
5. After 15 minutes, wash with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

Gram flour or besan opens the clogged pores and exfoliates the skin, and almond oil enhances skin health

(4), (5). This massage cream moisturizes your face and cleans it without drying.

4. Grape And Sugar Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 2 teaspoons grape juice (black or green grapes)
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• 2 teaspoon sugar

How To Do It

1. Mix the yogurt with grape juice.
2. Add sugar to this, blend it a bit, and apply immediately.
3. Use your fingers to spread the mixture and massage it.
4. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes.
5. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

Herbal facial masks like this give you glowing skin. Grape juice is rich in antioxidants that protect your skin from free radical damage (6). The sugar granules gently exfoliate your skin and promote healthy skin generation (7). Yogurt lightens any dark patches and reduces pigmentation (8).

5. Lemon Juice And Turmeric Face Pack

What You Will Need

• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ lemon (squeeze the juice)
• 1 tablespoon honey

How To Do It

1. Take the honey in a bowl. Add the turmeric and lemon juice to it.
2. Blend well and massage on your face.
3. Apply evenly and let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. Wash with cold water.

Why It Works

This is the best herbal remedy for bright and glowing skin. Lemon is rich in vitamin C, and it reduces dark patches and spots (9). Honey moisturizes your skin and makes it soft (10).

Arshia Moorjani, a Youtuber, made a DIY herbal face mask by mixing turmeric, lemon juice, and yogurt and shared her experience of using it in one of her vlogs: “I love this mask, and I have been using it so much recently because it gives me clear, glowy skin in no time (i).”

6. Turmeric, Milk, And Gram Flour Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 2 tablespoons gram flour
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon milk

How To Do It

1. Mix the gram flour and turmeric in a bowl.
2. Add milk to this and blend well. Adjust the consistency as per your convenience.
3. Apply the mask and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Wash with lukewarm water once it dries.

Why It Works

This Ayurvedic remedy is excellent for your skin and makes it glow naturally if used every week. It removes all impurities from your skin and leaves it squeaky clean. Moreover, these ingredients are commonly used in different Ayurvedic face packs for glowing skin and help keep the skin healthy.

7. Jaggery, Rose Water, And Tomato Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon powdered jaggery (Gur)
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• 1 teaspoon tomato pulp

How To Do It

1. Blend the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Apply the mixture all over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
3. Wash with cold water once it is dry.

Why It Works

This herbal face pack is excellent for those with oily skin. Jaggery has oil control properties. This face pack is rich in antioxidants, and it boosts collagenⁱ  A type of protein found in skin and other connective tissues, bones, muscles, and tendons. production and provides a radiant complexion.

8. Rose Water, Lemon, And Glycerin Night Potion

What You Will Need

• ½ cup rose water
• ½ cup glycerin
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• A spray bottle

How To Do It

1. Mix all the ingredients. Blend well.
2. Sterilize the bottle by putting it in warm water for a few minutes.
3. Store the mixture in the bottle.
4. Spray it on your face before going to bed.
5. Wash it off the next day.

Why It Works

Glycerin keeps your skin hydrated and prevents drying while rose water (4-4.5 pH) helps in maintaining its pH balance (11), (12). Lemon juice (rich in vitamin C) has antibacterial and antifungal properties and helps in brightening the skin (13), (14).

9. Sandalwood, Honey, And Spinach Face Pack

What You Will Need

• A handful of spinach
• 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder
• 1 teaspoon honey

How To Do It

1. Blend the spinach and make a paste.
2. Add sandalwood powder and honey to it and blend.
3. Spread the pack all over your face and neck.
4. Let it dry and then wash with cold water.

Why It Works

Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals (15). The mixture of raw spinach, sandalwood powder, and honey is perfect for sensitive skin. It hydrates the skin and reduces scars and blemishes. This face pack brightens your skin with regular use.

10. Avocado Pulp Face Mask

What You Will Need

1 avocado

How To Do It

1. Mash the avocado and make a smooth paste.
2. Spread the paste on your face and massage for 10 minutes.
3. Let it stay for 10 minutes.Wash with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

This mask works like magic on dull and aging skin. Avocado contains fatty acids and antioxidants that eliminate free radicals and boost collagen production, making your skin tighter with regular use (16), (17).

11. Marigold Petals, Almond Oil, and Rose Petals Face Pack

What You Will Need

• Marigold petals (a handful)
• Rose petals (a handful)
• 1 teaspoon almond oil

How To Do It

1. Crush the marigold and rose petals.
2. Add almond oil to this and mix it well.
3. Apply the paste all over your face and neck and massage gently.
4. Leave it on for 10 minutes.
5. Wash with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

Marigold petals hydrate your skin and clear the pores. They also may promote anti-aging effects (18). Almond oil and rose petals keep your skin moisturized (19), (5). This mask keeps your face well toned and free of spots and blemishes.

12. Pomegranate And Cucumber Facial Toner

What You Will Need

• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 cucumber (whole)

How To Do It

1. Grate the cucumber and extract the juice.
2. Blend the pomegranate seeds in a food processor and extract the juice.
3. Store them in separate containers or mix them both.
4. Apply the toner to your face every day.

Note: Make this in small quantities to retain the goodness of the toner.

Why It Works

Both pomegranate and cucumber juice keep the skin healthy (20), (21). This mixture removes dead skin cells and imparts a glow to dull and damaged skin.

13. Tomato Juice, Glycerin, and Sandalwood Powder Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon tomato extract (pulp)
• 1 teaspoon glycerin
• 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder

How To Do It

1. Mix all the ingredients and make a paste.
2. Apply the paste to your face while gently massaging it with your fingertips.
3. Massage it thoroughly and let it sit for 15 minutes.
4. Wash your face with cold water.

Why It Works

Tomato contains citric acid (an AHA) that helps in reducing scars and blemishes (22). It also reduces dead skin cells and adds a glow to your face (23). Sandalwood powder keeps acne and pimples at bay, and glycerin moisturizes your skin (24), (11).

14. Aloe Vera And Fuller’s Earth

What You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon fuller’s earth (multani mitti)
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (extract from the plant)
• 1 tablespoon yogurt

How To Do It

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Adjust the quantity of yogurt to get the desired consistency.
3. Spread the mask all over your face, excluding the eyes. Let it dry.Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

Fuller’s earth is known for its brightening effect. It extracts all the oil, dirt, and dead skin cells from your skin and cleans it thoroughly (25). Aloe vera and yogurt are rich in antioxidants and help in reducing blemishes and acne (26), (27). You can use this paste on your hands and legs as well.

15. Neem and Basil Face Pack

What You Will Need

• ½ cup neem leaves
• ½ cup basil leaves

How To Do It

1. Grind both the leaves and make a smooth paste.
2. Apply it to your face.
3. Let your skin soak in the juices.
4. Once it is dry, wash it off.

Why It Works

This Ayurvedic face pack is made using special herbs for acne like neem and basil and has immense benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties (28), (29). It helps prevent inflammation and infection, reduces oil secretion by clearing and tightening your pores, and also boosts cell regeneration. Use it regularly for maximum benefits.

16. Apricot and Oatmeal Face Scrub

What You Will Need

• 2 small apricots (or 1 tablespoon apricot powder)
• 1 tablespoon oatmeal (powdered)
• 1 teaspoon rose water (adjust as per the consistency)

How To Do It

Extract the pulp from the apricots and mash.

1. Mix it with the oatmeal and honey and make a paste. If you are using apricot powder, mix it with the ingredients.
2. Apply the face pack and scrub gently for 5 minutes.
3. Let it stay for 10 minutes or until it dries.
4. Wash with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

Unlike other commercially available face scrubs, this face scrub is not harsh on your skin. It cleans your skin gently. The apricot extracts and oatmeal control excessive sebum production, brighten your skin, and make it smooth and soft (30).

17. Green Tea And Aloe Vera

What You Will Need

• 1-2 green tea bags
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel or pulp

How To Do It

1. Steep the green tea in a cup of water (prepare a strong brew).
2. Let it cool down.Take the aloe vera pulp in a bowl.
3. Use a spoon to add the desired amount of green tea to it (depending on the consistency).
4. Make a paste.
5. Apply it to your face and neck and let it dry.
6. Wash it off.

Why It Works

This face gel is loaded with antioxidants and minerals. Green tea and aloe vera boost cell regeneration, hydrate your skin, reduce inflammation, boost collagen development, and make your skin younger (31), (32), (33), (34). You can use this pack twice a day.

18. Papaya And Turmeric Face Pack

What You Will Need

• ½ cup ripe papaya (mashed)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

How To Do It

1. Mix both the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl.
2. Clean your face and then apply the pack.
3. Let it dry for 20 minutes.
4. Wash your face with lukewarm water first and then with cold water.

Why It Works

Papaya contains beta hydroxy acidⁱ  A class of acids that reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve the overall skin texture. , a natural exfoliator, and flavonoidsⁱ  Antioxidants present in plant-based foods with the potential to halt the progression of cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. , which boost collagen development, thus eliminating the signs of aging (35). Turmeric imparts antioxidant properties to the face pack (36).

19. Sandalwood And Saffron Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon raw milk
• A pinch of saffron strands
• 1 ½ teaspoons sandalwood powder

How To Do It

1. Soak the saffron in the milk for a while.
2. In a bowl, take the sandalwood powder.
3. Add the saffron milk to it and make a paste.
4. Apply it to your face (focusing on the spots and blemishes). Let it dry.Wash with cold water.

Why It Works

This face pack helps in removing blemishes and dark spots. It also helps in reducing rashes and inflammation (such as acne) and adds a healthy glow to your face.

20. Lemon And Honey Face Pack

What You Will Need

• ½ lemon (squeeze the juice)
• 2 teaspoons honey (preferably Manuka honey)

How To Do It

1. Mix the honey with the lemon juice and stir well.
2. Cleanse your face and apply the mask.
3. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
4. Wash with cold water.

Note: Lemon juice may sting a bit. You can dilute it with rose water or plain water.

Why It Works

This face pack helps in clearing acne and is a mild cleansing agent. It minimizes pores, reduces inflammation, relieves dryness, and makes your face glow.

21. Orange Peel Powder And Yogurt Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 2 teaspoons orange peel powder
• 1 teaspoon Manuka honey
• 1 teaspoon yogurt

How To Do It

1. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients.
2. Clean your face and apply a thick coat of the face pack.
3. Let it dry and then wash your face.

Why It Works

Orange peel contains vitamin C and is an excellent blemish-removing agent (9). Honey and yogurt not only moisturize your skin but also scavenge the free radicals and kill bacteria (8), (10 ).

22. Cinnamon And Honey Face Mask

What You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons honey

How To Do It

1. Combine the two until they are blended well.
2. Use your fingers to apply the face pack.
3. Make sure you cover the entire face (except the eyes).
4. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Note: Cinnamon may irritate the skin a bit, so do not use this pack more than twice a week.

Why It Works

Anecdotal evidence suggests that cinnamon may reduce fine lines and promote blood circulation to the face. Moreover, both cinnamon and honey have antibacterial properties (37), (38). So, this face mask is very effective for acne and pimples.

23. Sugarcane Juice And Honey

What You Will Need

• 2 teaspoons sugarcane juice
• 2 teaspoons honey

How To Do It

1. Mix sugarcane juice and honey.
2. Apply the mask evenly to your face and neck.
3. Let it dry for 20 minutes.
4. Wash off with cold water.

Why It Works

Both sugarcane juice and honey contain antioxidants that protect your skin (39), (10 ). This mixture also hydrates your skin.

24. Sesame Oil, Wheat Flour, And Turmeric Powder Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

How To Do It

1. Take all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until you get
2. a cream-like consistency.
3. Apply the mixture to your face.
4. Let it sit for 10 minutes.Wash with lukewarm water.

Why It Works

Wheat flour removes all the dirt from your face, and sesame oil brightens the skin (40). Turmeric has antiseptic properties and prevents inflammation and breakouts (36). This face pack keeps your face glowing without drying it out.

25. Banana, Baking Soda, And Lemon Juice Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon mashed ripe banana
• ½ tablespoon baking soda
• ½ lemon (squeeze the juice)

How To Do It

1. Mix all the ingredients with the banana.
2. Make a smooth paste.
3. Apply it to your face.
4. Keep it on for 10-15 minutes.
5. Wash with cold water.

Why It Works

Banana keeps the skin moisturized and prevents sun damage (41). Anecdotal evidence suggests that it may boost collagen production, thus decreasing fine lines and wrinkles. This face pack may also improve the overall skin texture.

26. Strawberry And Rice Flour Face Pack

What You Will Need

• 1 strawberry
• 1 tablespoon of rice flour
• 1 teaspoon rose water

How To Do

• Mash the strawberry into a rough paste.
• Mix it with the rice flour and rose water.
• Apply it to your face and leave it on for an hour.
• Gently wash it off with cold water and pat dry.

Why It Works

Strawberries contain a high amount of antioxidants, along with anthocyanins and vitamins, that protect your skin against sun damage (42). Rice contains phytic acid that may help manage acne and post-breakout inflammation. A study showed that a chemical peel made with phytic acid may reduce acne scarring and dark spots (43). This face pack soothes the skin, promotes healing in case of sun damage, and makes your skin glow.

Apart from these remedies, there are numerous herbs and spices for skin with which you can prepare DIY masks and use them to get glowing skin. So, let your hair loose, leave your makeup in your bag (because you don’t need it anymore), and stop worrying about your skin. Life appears a lot better when you let yourself be naturally beautiful.

Today, many cosmetic products contain harsh chemicals that may do more harm than good. That is why people often wonder how to get glowing skin naturally. If you too are looking for natural and sustainable alternatives, take a look at the natural ingredients in your kitchen. Ingredients such as grapes, turmeric, avocado, or aloe vera remove dead skin, boost collagen production, reduce inflammation, and hydrate your skin. Stop worrying and start pampering your skin with these natural face packs. Our comprehensive list of herbal skincare tips can lend a helping hand to get you started on your journey toward healthy and radiant skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a DIY herbal face mask paste last?

DIY herbal face masks may last up to a week in the fridge when stored in an airtight and clean container.

Which herb has the most collagen?

Herbs do not contain collagen. However, some herbs, such as Centella asiatica (gotu kola), burdock, Asian ginseng, and coffee arabica may stimulate collagen production in the body (44). You may use dried or fresh herbs and powders to prepare masks.

Which herbs are effective in treating sunburns?

Aloe vera, calendula, chamomile, comfrey, peppermint, and cucumber are traditionally known to be effective in treating and healing sunburns.

How frequently should herbal remedies be used to see the best results?

They must be used consistently and regularly over a period of time for best results. However, some herbal ingredients may irritate the skin if used too frequently or in large amounts, so we recommend doing a patch test before opting for a new remedy.

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