Fresh seasonal fruits are nature’s best gifts to humanity, both for health and beauty. Come summer, and mangoes can be seen spilling from every nook and corner of the market. Mango, considered as the king of fruits, not only satisfies your taste buds but also gives act as a fantastic beauty product for the skin. The peel of this fruit or the mashed paste of this fruit is used to make face packs in combination with other ingredients.
The pulp of this fruit is widely used in making face packs that give you a glowing and radiant face. Various nutrients present in this fruit can help in treating acne, reduces the blemishes, provides freshness to your face at a very affordable price. Here, in this article, we will discuss in detail the various mango face packs for different skin types.
Benefits Of Mango for The Skin:
Mango is considered as the king of fruits because of its numerous benefits. Eating a mango during the summer season is meant to increase your immunity. Apart from this, mango is a good friend of the skin. The benefits of mango for skin are listed below
1. Contains Antioxidants:
Almost every fruit contains antioxidants in them. Mango also is on this list. The beta-carotene, Vitamin C, and E present in the mango are the ones that fight the free radicals avoiding the skin to get damaged. (1)
2. Anti-inflammatory:
Mangoes also do contain polyphenols that have the ability to treat cases of inflammation quite quickly. This fruit also exhibits the analgesic properties in it that help maintain and improve the collagen in the skin. (2)
3. Anti Aging:
Just like many other fruits, mango also exhibits the property of anti-aging. Studies have shown that the antioxidants present in these fruits have an anti-inflammatory effect that inhibits the formation of wrinkles on the skin and protects from the UVB rays that may cause aging. (3)
4. Treats Acne:
Mangoes can do wonders in treating acne, as it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also prevents excessive secretion of sebum by tightening the pores and reduces the inflammation and redness associated with acne.
5. Antibacterial and Anti-fungal:
The peel and seed of the mango are said to contain gallotannis, gallate, and proanthocyanidins that protect the skin from any fungal infections. Some studies deduced that mango could prevent microbial attacks, bacterial infections on the skin.
6. Exfoliation:
This fruit helps in shedding off all the dead skin cells and clears up clogged pores. It reduces breakouts and aids in uncovering a clear and blemish-free healthy skin.
Homemade Mango Face Packs:
Mango face packs can be easily done at home with the ingredients present in your kitchen itself. Some of the DIY face packs are listed below
1. Oatmeal and Mango Face Pack:
This face mask can be used for the instant refreshment of the skin. The dead cells present on the skin can be removed with the help of this pack. The mango makes the skin soft while the oatmeal acts as a scrubber on the skin.
Ingredients Required:
- Three teaspoons of oatmeal
- 1 ripen mango
- Eight soaked almonds
- Two teaspoons of raw milk
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Grind the oatmeal into powder and make a paste of the soaked almonds.
- Mash the mangoes and blend all the ingredients with milk.
- Apply this paste on the face and neck and leave it dry for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse the face with lukewarm water and pat dry your skin.
2 Honey and Mango Face Pack:
Honey and mango face pack is considered as the anti-tan face mask. This anti-tan mango face mask is beneficial because of the various ingredients present in it. Mango pulp, along with the almonds, honey, and gram flour, protects the skin from the harmful UV rays by forming a protective layer on the skin.
Ingredients Required:
- One tablespoon of mango pulp
- Two tablespoons of besan
- One teaspoon of fresh honey
- Two teaspoons of almond powder
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Mix the above ingredients carefully in a bowl to attain a smooth texture.
- Make sure to avoid any lumps formation.
- Gently apply this mixture on your face and leave it for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse your face thoroughly with cold water and pat your skin dry.
- For effective results, repeat this three times a week.
3. Mango and Avocado Face Pack:
Avocado and mango face pack helps unclog the skin pores. Also, this face pack keeps the skin hydrated and soft all the time. The study revealed that this face pack also lightens the blemishes and scars on the face.
Ingredients Required:
- Two tablespoons of mashed avocado
- 1 ripe mango
- Two tablespoons of honey
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Cut the ripen mango into small pieces and mash it properly.
- Now, add mashed avocado to this blend well by adding two tablespoons of honey.
- Apply this mixture on the face and let dry for 20 minutes.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water and pat dry the skin.
4. Mango and Egg White Face Pack :
Mango and egg white mask are considered as an anti-aging mask. Egg white tones your skin while the mango pulp prevents the drying. This mixture helps in clearing the skin pores and removes any dirt and bacteria that cause acne. This pack also prevents the formation of wrinkles by making the skin firm.
Ingredients Required:
- 1 egg white
- Three tablespoons of mango pulp
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Take a bowl and whisk the egg white thoroughly and add the mango pulp.
- Blend this mixture properly to form a smooth paste.
- Gently apply this paste on the face, avoiding the eye area, and let it dry for 30 minutes.
- Rinse your face with cold water and pat dry your face with a clean towel.
Precautions :
- Carefully apply this paste on the face avoiding the eye area, because the egg white may give burning sensation to the eyes.
5. Mango and Rose Water Face Pack:
Rosewater is considered as a soothing agent for the skin. This face pack is recommended for sensitive skin. The antioxidants present in the rose water exhibits anti-inflammatory property that soothes the skin in hot weather conditions. This face pack is also prevented signs of aging by preventing the formation of wrinkles
Ingredients Required:
- Ripen mango pulp
- Two tablespoons of rose water
- One teaspoon of lemon (if needed)
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Add two tablespoons of rose water to the mango pulp, mix properly and add few drops of lemon to this mixture.
- Blend it thoroughly to form a smooth paste.
- Apply this smooth paste evenly on the face and let dry for 30 minutes.
- Thereafter, wash the face with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For desired results, apply this mask every alternate day.
6. Mango and Gram Flour Face Pack:
Gram flour (besan) is a fantastic exfoliating agent. This, along with the mango, helps in the removal of tan on the skin by hydrating and nourishing the skin from inside. This face pack is considered as one of the best remedies for tightening the skin that gives you a youthful look.
Ingredients Required:
- Mango pulp
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon gram flour
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Mix the mango pulp with the besan thoroughly. Add one tablespoon of honey to this mixture and stir well.
- Apply this face pack evenly over your face, massage gently for 5-10 minutes, and leave it on for half an hour.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For best results, repeat the process once in a week.
7. Mango and Wheat Flour Face Pack:
This face pack can be used for the treatment of acne and blemishes on the skin. The wheat flour helps in the removal of the dead skin and clears the pores from any dirt and bacteria that may cause acne. Honey, along with mango, clears the acne as these both are rich in antioxidants that prevent inflammation.
Ingredients Required:
- Mashed mango pulp
- One teaspoon of wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon of honey
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Take a bowl and add one tablespoon of wheat flour to mashed mango pulp.
- Add one tablespoon of honey to this mixture and stir well to form a smooth paste.
- Apply this paste on the face, massage gently in circular motions and leave it to sit on for 30 minutes.
- Peel the mask off gently and wash the face with cold water and pat dry. Apply a moisturizer to avoid any itchiness or redness.
8. Mango and Milk Face Pack:
Sugar is considered as an excellent scrub that helps keep your skin clear and free from any impurities. Mango, along with raw milk, helps prevent skin infections and inflammations. This face pack acts as an exfoliator and reduces pigmentation.
Ingredients Required:
- One tablespoon of brown sugar or finely ground white sugar
- Mashed mango pulp
- 1 teaspoon of raw milk
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Take a bowl and add milk to the mashed mango pulp.
- Add one tablespoon of brown sugar and mix thoroughly to form a thick paste.
- Gently scrub this mixture on your face and leave it for 10 minutes.
- After that, wash off with cold water
9. Mango and Multanimitti Face Pack:
Mango, which is considered as the king of fruits because of the multi-faceted benefits it offers to the skin. Mango contains antioxidants that act as free radical scavengers and revives the skin glow. Studies proved that mango exhibits antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that have the ability to treat some fungal infections on the skin. Moreover, mango face pack help in preventing wrinkle formation on the face.
Ingredients Required:
- 1 mango
- Two teaspoons of yogurt
- Two teaspoons of multanimitti
- Two teaspoons of rose water
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Peel off the mango skin and mash it into a pulp, add two teaspoons of Multani Matti, and two teaspoons of rose water.
- Add yogurt to this mix and stir well till the ingredients get mixed thoroughly.
- Apply this paste on the face and leave it for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the mask gently and wash the face with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- This face mask is working well for sensitive skin.
10. Turmeric and Mango Face Pack:
The astringent and cleansing properties of mango clean the bacteria from the skin pores and remove the tan by lightening the skin tone. Turmeric, which is an anti-septic agent helps in killing the bacteria present in the skin pores and also clears off the dead skin cells.
Ingredients Used:
- Fresh mango pulp
- A pinch of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- One tablespoon of sandalwood powder
- 1 tablespoon of yogurt
How to Prepare and Apply:
- Add all the above-mentioned ingredients to a blender one after the other and turn it into a smooth paste
- Apply this paste on the face and leave it for 20 minutes
- Rinse off the face with cold water and pat dry the face with a clean towel.
- The natural qualities of this fruit and yogurt remove the dryness and make the skin soft.
For the next summer, when you buy mangoes, apart from making shakes and desserts, save some of them for your skin to get a completely new, bright look from your daily mundane look. Try some of these face packs at your home, and do let us know about your experiences.
