Beauty home remedies are widely popular since ancient times in different parts of the world. Each country with its own culture and tradition has passed down beauty recipes through their generations that are still put into use. All of these folk medicines can effectively cure your hair and skin problems with zero side effects, thanks to the au-naturale ingredients. From turmeric face mask to uses of matcha green tea for beauty benefits, here’s a list of age-old natural remedies that can try at home.
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Beauty benefits of turmeric in India are vividly popular. Even actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas swears by it. Traditionally, the bride and groom apply it all over the body before their marriage to enhance their beauty on their D-day. Use it as a body scrub with yogurt or apply on your face as a face mask. Choice is endless here.

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Originated from China, rice water is known to brighten the skin complexion and provide an even tone skin. It's a gentle cleanser that can also exfoliate the skin. For hair care, rice water can promote healthy hair growth. We recommend storing rice water in a spray bottle to use it as a facial toner or hair serum.

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Claim to be a part of Cleopatra's beauty regime, donkey milk bath is an Egyptian hack to good skin and hair. It nourishes and soothes the skin while retaining moisture. it's a must-try for people with dry and irritated skin. Fill half of your bathtub or bucket with lukewarm water and add one third amount of any dairy milk. Soak in or bathe with the milk mix post body cleansing. You can also use this as facial toner.

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Antioxidant-rich matcha green tea from Japan is beneficial for health and beauty. You can use it as a cleanser by diluting the tea powder with water or apply it as a toner to soothe your inflamed skin. Matcha face packs are also effective to treat acne due to its anti-bacterial properties.

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The usage of saffron in the beauty regime started in Iran. All you need is a pinch of saffron to get a bright-looking skin. Thanks to its medicinal qualities, it can also soothe sunburns, skin irritations and helps to fade acne marks. We recommend using it as a face mask twice a week for a visible result.

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Rose is widely used in beauty treatments in Bulgaria. Turned into a a facemask, face toner or face cream, it has nourishing properties for a flawless-looking skin. Bulgarian rose oil is also very popular world wide.

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